Saskatchewan’s seat belt law turns 40
Regina, Saskatchewan — July 5, 2016 — This year, Saskatchewan’s seat belt law is turning 40. In 1977, Saskatchewan became the third province in Canada to mandate seat belts, after Ontario and Quebec introduced laws the year before. While the mandate was a good start to improving safety on the road, it was initially far […]
Uniparts OEM expands to Alberta
Toronto, Ontario — July 4, 2017 — Uniparts OEM is heading west as it expands to Alberta. Currently serving bodyshops across the provinces of Quebec and Ontario, where the company represents over 250 OEM dealers, Uniparts OEM now aims to expand across the country as a leader in OEM wholesale parts distribution, according to Vice […]
Survey: Trade show the biggest draw at upcoming NACE Automechanika
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — July 4, 2017 — NACE Automechanika 2017 is less than a month away. As the official Canadian media partner for NACE Automechanika, Collision Repair magazine will be onsite starting on July 26 to bring you all the news from this four-day event. There’s no doubt that the show is […]
Tuesday Ticker: Fix Auto USA stakes it claim; AkzoNobel makes acquisitions
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 3, 2017 — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker: Fix Auto USA isn’t letting Fix Auto World have the name without a fight, AkzoNobel execs talk about the new growth to come at the coatings company and Stephen Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada, gets ready to raise […]
Tropicana to host collision career fair
By Josh White Toronto, Ontario — July 3, 2017 — Tropicana Employment Centre will hold its 6th annual Autobody and Collision Repair career fair on August 29, 2017. Tropicana is best known in the collision repair industry for its works in getting youth and adults involved in collision repair with its Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The program […]
Ford, Mazda issue recalls
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — July 3, 2017 — Ford and Mazda have both issued recalls recently for safety issues associated with Ford’s Transit and Mazda’s 3 and 6 models. Mazda 6 cars from 2014 and 2015 and the Mazda 3 from 2014 through 2016 are being recalled because the parking brake may drag […]
MPI: 25 percent of drivers exceed posted limits
Winnipeg, Manitoba — July 2, 2017 — Many drivers exceed posted speed limits, according to data recently released by Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). In total, nearly 38,000 vehicles were monitored during the Citizens on Patrol Program “Spotlight on Speed” week held in 29 Manitoba communities in the first week of May. Findings show that about […]
AMi to offer estimator accreditation at NACE Automechanika
Chicago, Illinois — June 30, 2017 — The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) has announced it will offer Accredited Collision Repair Estimator (ACE) and Accredited Master Collision Repair Estimator (ACME) courses this year at NACE Automechanika. Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian media partner for NACE Automechanika 2017. NACE attendees will have the opportunity to attend up […]
Ringbrothers University releases video on carbon fibre clearing
Spring Green, Wisconsin — June 30, 2017 — Ringbrothers University has released a new how-to video series focused on carbon fibre. The first video in the series, titled “Clearing Carbon Fibre – Part One” features Mike Ring, co-owner of Ringbrothers University. He demonstrates bodywork and wiring techniques for carbon fibre, step-by-step. Carbon fibre is a […]
CSN customer survey campaign draws over 10,000 responses
Mississauga, Ontario — June 29, 2017 — CSN Collision Centres has announced that its new “A Penny for Your Thoughts” customer survey campaign has received over 10,000 “thoughts” from customers across Canada. “At CSN, there is no better confirmation that you’re doing the right things other than satisfied customers. Our goal is to achieve the […]
