Meet and Greet: Mouvement Carrossiers Quebec event to feature presentation on industry financial loss
Berthierville, Quebec — Those looking for advice on legal recourse will be interested in the Mouvement Carrossiers Quebec (MCQ) event this weekend. This Saturday at 10 a.m., M. Estelle Savoie-Dufresne, a lawyer dedicated to consumer class actions, will deliver a presentation on factors causing financial loss—specifically in the areas of insurance relations and management of […]
Prairie Upgrades: Saskatchewan leads new light vehicle sales for August, says DesRosiers
Ottawa, Ontario — The province may be famous for its flatness, but Saskatchewan led the way in terms of new Canadian vehicle sales this past August, according to recent stats from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). While the majority of provinces posted new light vehicle sales decreases in August 2022, the prairie province recorded an estimated 3.5 […]
Gettin’ Down in V-town: CCIF Vancouver less than two weeks out, workshop space limited
Vancouver, British Columbia — We’re only two weeks out from the start of CCIF Vancouver and the time to buy your tickets is quickly running out, so be sure to register soon to secure your spot at this year’s show, which is set to run from Oct. 6 to 7 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport […]
A Troublesome Trend: Calgary’s July 2021 hail storm damage more than double initial estimates, IBC says
Edmonton, Alberta — As we close the book on yet another eventful summer, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has opened theirs, tallying up the damage from several severe weather events that hit Western Canada over the past months. Canada’s western half is dealing with more than $300 million in insured damage following several thunderstorm […]
Tom’s Talk: Tom Bissonnette to be featured on ‘Lessons I’ve Learned’ business panel
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Avid readers of Tom Bissonnette’s regular Collision Repair columns will be interested to know that the director of the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) and former owner of Saskatoon’s Parr Auto Body will be part of a panel presented by KPMG Canada, slated for Oct. 4. “Lessons I’ve Learned” is an […]
A McGregor Mood: McGregor Auto Parts celebrates 60 years with barbecue in St. Thomas
St. Thomas, Ontario — McGregor Auto Parts in St. Thomas, Ont. celebrated its sixtieth year in business a couple of weeks ago; not with a trip to Value Village to take advantage of the 30 percent off seniors discount, but with a huge community barbecue packed with food, classic cars and prizes. St. Thomas locals […]
Recycler in the Race: Ontario auto recycler to run for local mayor
Erin, Ontario — Rob Smith, owner and president of Erin Auto Recyclers, is running for mayor. Smith has owned the local recycler since 2005 and was first elected to Erin’s council in 2014. He told Elora Fergus Today that running for mayor feels like “a natural progression from his eight years on the council” and […]
Recycler Rendezvous: Another successful OARA Convention and Trade Show in the books
Toronto, Ontario — The members of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) surely had a weekend to remember. The association hosted its 2022 Convention and Trade Show last weekend, marking the first time the event had taken place since 2019. Thanks to the pandemic, it had been nearly three years to the date since OARA […]
A New Era: Impact Auto Auctions rebrands to IAA
Toronto, Ontario — Heads-up to the auto recyclers out there; a familiar face in the aftermarket industry has adopted a new name, as Impact Auto Auctions has officially rebranded to IAA. This recent change by the used vehicle distributor can already be seen across IAA’s online platforms, such as its website, Auction Center, Seller Portal, […]
The Worst Kind of Litterbugs: Yukon recyclers battle to clear abandoned vehicles
Whitehorse, Yukon — After recognizing the sheer volume of abandoned vehicles in Yukon’s landfills, on roadsides and in forests, the territory’s auto recyclers are working to clear the problem. “[There are] growing piles of metal, growing piles of cars,” Ralph Charleston of Raven Recycling Society told CBC’s The National. “We’re just trying to catch up and get it […]
