Fix Auto hosts regional meetings in Alberta and BC
Calgary, Alberta — November 15, 2016 — Fix Auto Canada has recently wrapped its latest series of regional meetings. Fix Auto Western Canada held events in British Columbia on September 30 and October 1, and Alberta on October 14 and 15. The regional meetings offer franchise partners and staff an opportunity to meet with their […]
Fix Auto expands in Quebec and Alberta
Montreal, Quebec — November 3, 2016 — Fix Auto has announced the addition of two new facilities to the network: Fix Auto St-Augustin and Fix Auto Calgary City Centre. Fix Auto St-Augustin is owned and operated by Guy and Gilles Vallières. “Our shop’s philosophy is first and foremost based on a family spirit,” says […]
Alberta’s proposed Bill 203 under fire from industry association
By Mike Davey Edmonton, Alberta — October 7, 2016 — Bill 203—a proposed Alberta private members bill to replace the current Fair Trade Act—was recently sent to committee for debate, but the Canadian Independent Automotive Association (CIAA) has a list of recommendations it says should be made if the bill is to become law. CIAA […]
Above and Beyond: CSN honours exceptional shops at annual conference
By Mike Davey Mississauga, Ontario — October 7, 2016 — It’s important to acknowledge those who perform above and beyond what’s expected. A desire to give credit and recognition for those exceptional efforts underlies the awards given out by CSN Collision Centres at its recent conference in Vancouver. Gary Laschuk,and his team at CSN-Reflections in […]
Impact Auto Auctions’ new Edmonton facility is the largest in Canada
Edmonton, Alberta — October 5, 2016 — Impact Auto Auctions welcomed more than 250 auto industry professionals and local dignitaries to the grand opening of its new Edmonton auto salvage auction facility. Located at 26419 Twp. Road 525A in Acheson, Alberta, the facility is the largest of its kind in Canada. It features 47 acres […]
Alberta task force shuts down alleged chop shop
By Mike Pickford Lacombe, Alberta — September 21, 2016 — An Alberta man is facing multiple charges after police recovered more than $400,000 worth of stolen goods at an alleged chop shop in Lacombe County, Alta. Having spent months investigating and building their case, the Blackfalds RCMP called in the Priority Crimes Task Force to […]
Calgary collision repairers riding out economic downturn
By Jeff Sanford Calgary, Alberta — August 10, 2016 — Alberta continues to suffer through a painful economic slump. The price of oil is relatively low. The effects have rippled through the provincial economy creating interesting challenges for Calgary-based collision repair centres. Those living in Alberta have long ridden the cyclic nature of the energy industry. […]
CARSTAR Cardston opens in Alberta
Hamilton, Ontario — July 14, 2016 — CARSTAR Canada has announced the addition of CARSTAR Cardston to its network of stores. Located at 304 Main Street in Cardston, Alberta, CARSTAR Cardston is a third generation, family business which first opened in 1955. Franchise partner Darin Sommerfeldt started in the auto repair business in the early […]
Alberta to hold consultations on private auto insurance
By Mike Davey Calgary, Alberta — July 13, 2016 — Alberta is conducting consultations with industry stakeholders on the private automobile insurance system. According to Leah Holoiday, spokesperson for the Minister of Finance, the consultations will help government determine any potential changes to insurance regulations. There are no plans to institute a public […]
RCMP uncover possible chop shop in Alberta
By Mike Davey St. Albert, Alberta — July 12, 2016 — The RCMP are investigating a possible chop shop in St. Albert, a community north of Edmonton. Two search warrants were carried out on a rural property recently by the local RCMP detachment. Officers recovered a number of items, including a Dodge pickup, a mini […]
