VIEWS FROM PARLIAMENT HILL
What a reformed Liberal government means for the automotive industry STORY BY ALLISON ROGERS Following a snap federal election, Canada has elected another Liberal minority government to—in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s words—“finish the fight against COVID-19 and rebuild the shattered economy.” But what does the reformed Liberal government mean for the automotive industry? “finish the […]
RUNNING ON EMPTY
Nearly 95 percent of aftermarket believe Canada’s gas-powered sales goals are unrealistic STORY BY MAX REID With climate commitments furiously being put into place across governments of all levels over the past several years, Collision Repair wanted to hear from readers to see where the Canadian collision repair community stands on the Trudeau government’s recent […]
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!
MY WAY OR THE HIGHWAY A Vancouver woman drove to the ATM, now has to take out a lot more than she originally intended. In Richmond, B.C., police charged a woman hundreds of dollars for driving her white Audi onto a pedestrian-only parkway at the Brighouse Skytrain Station. She claims to have not seen the […]
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
CLEAN INVESTMENTS KC Recycling, a Canadian firm, received US$852,000 from CleanBC Plastics Action Fund to go towards a US$1.2 million plant upgrade. The recycling company is an E-scrap and end-of-life battery specialist and they are currently renovating their facility in Trail, British Columbia. Peter Stamper, the CEO of the company, says that they are grateful […]
OEM NEWS
DO YOUR HOMEWORK General Motors revised its Repairs and Inspections Required after a Collision document, and the company made some new distinctions between major and minor damage. One of the changes involves waiving other inspections and part replacements when there is a “minor outer body panel cosmetic distortion,” as long as the repairer performs the […]
INSURANCE NEWS
THE GECKO GETS THINKIN’ According to a release, Geico is starting to use Tractable AI review photo estimating to double check estimates. Todd Combs, Geico’s CEO, says that the new solution will only heighten the customer’s experience. “GEICO customers know us for our speed of service and value,” Combs said. “Tractable’s artificial intelligence solution delivers […]
BUSINESS NEWS
MOBILE MERGER asTech has acquired Mobile Tech RX, an automotive and collision reconditioning application. Mobile Tech RX has over 4,000 companies using the application for glass repair, detailing, paintless dent repair, wheel and rim repair, paint touch up, window tint, interior repair, PPF and vinyl repairs. “The merger between Mobile Tech RX and Repairify will […]
INDUSTRY NEWS
SAY IT AIN’T SO With COVID cases resurging and exhibitors getting cold feet as November starts rolling around, AIA Canada has announced that they have decided to cancel Canada Night 2021. Originally scheduled to take place on November 2, 2021, at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, during the AAPEX conference, Canada Night brings together […]
FORGING AHEAD TOGETHER
ProColor Collision North York will always be home for the Prochilos Story by MAX REID When you stop to think about it, much of who we become as people is informed by our Saturday mornings. After a grueling five-day elementary school week, Saturday is the only day that truly belongs to you as a kid. […]
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
SCOTT MEEHAN, FIX NETWORK Fix Network announced the appointment of Scott Meehan as Regional Vice President for Fix Network Quebec in late August. In his new role, Meehan—who touts 20+ years of experience as a strategic sales and customer relations leader, most recently with 3M Canada as Regional Sales Manager for Eastern Canada—will be responsible […]
