CARSTAR expands in Alberta with CARSTAR Olds
Hamilton, Ontario — July 6, 2016 — CARSTAR Canada has announced its newest location, CARSTAR Olds. The facility is located at 5109 65th Avenue in Olds, Alberta. CARSTAR Olds is owned and operated by Rod Pedersen and managed by Randy Yantz. As a successful family owned business, CARSTAR Olds has been around since 1979. A […]
Canadian Hail Repair opens new stores in Alberta
By Chris Gerics Calgary, Alberta — April 18, 2016 — Weather is always a big factor in the collision repair industry, especially in regards to hail. That’s why Canadian Hail Repair has opened two new paintless dent repair (PDR) stores in Alberta, a province known for vicious hailstorms. Canadian Hail Repair will often send a […]
Alberta MLA proposes auto repair consumer protection bill
By Dylan O’Hagan Edmonton, Alberta — March 27, 2016 — An Alberta Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) is proposing a new private-members bill intended to help protect automotive consumers during the repair process. “Bill 203 will amend the Alberta Fair Trade Act increasing consumer protection in the motor repair industry and takes the regulations that […]
Fix Auto and ICBC renew agreement for Alberta coverage
Blainville, Quebec — March 18, 2016 — Fix Auto and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) have renewed a partnership agreement that ensures ICBC-insured customers who have a crash in Alberta will have immediate assistance with towing, vehicle repairs and rental needs in the Greater Edmonton area and south to the US border. The […]
Alberta cracks down on distracted driving: Could tech be the answer?
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — December 14, 2015 — After decades of public education about the dangers of drunk driving, a new scourge has become the deadliest driving practice—distracted driving. Emailing, texting and talking while driving is easier than ever with the new smart phones. But trying to answer every message while driving is […]
CARSTAR expands in Alberta with CARSTAR Ellerslie
Edmonton, Alberta — December 8, 2015 — CARSTAR Automotive Canada has announced the addition of CARSTAR Ellerslie located at 9516 12 Avenue SW in Edmonton, Alberta. A statement from CARSTAR says the new 20,000 sq. ft. collision centre will be the largest in the Edmonton and surrounding area. Built to reduce its environmental footprint, the […]
Cochrane Collision expands with an eye on the future
By Jeff Sanford Cochrane, Alberta — December 4, 2015 — It seems the economic news coming out of Alberta these days is negative. The price of oil has plunged. The province is suffering the effects. Unemployment is rising. It’s not all doom and gloom, though. At least one business is actually expanding. Cochrane Collision is […]
CCIF Calgary will look at connected consumers and market dynamics
Calgary, Alberta — September 1, 2015 — The next meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) is coming soon and some of the topics covered include connected consumers, market dynamics and their impact on the industry and insight into the construction and design philosophy behind Audi vehicles. CCIF Calgary takes place at the Hotel […]
CSN L-Jay brings dragster to children’s hospital
By Jeff Sanford Nisku, Alberta — August 26, 2015 — The owner of CSN L-Jay in Nisku recently brought toys, and a chance to get behind the wheel of a real NHSA dragster, to the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Vince Gareau is the owner of CSN L-Jay. He brought a couple of the dragsters that he […]
Herbers Autobody Repair partners with capital companies to target expansion
Edmonton, Alberta — April 20, 2015 — Herbers Autobody Repair is pleased to announce its partnership with Peninsula Capital Partners and VergePointe Capital. A statement from the company says each will provide the financial resources necessary for Herbers Autobody to expand through acquisition or greenfield locations. Collin Herbers will remain with the company in the […]
