Happy Anniversary, Maritime Auto: Andrew MacDonald, owner, on celebrating 90 years of operation
Debert, Nova Scotia — Maritime Auto Parts is celebrating a very special anniversary this year as the company marks 90 years in operation. Maritime Auto Parts first opened its doors in 1932–smack in the middle of the Great Depression. The business was owned, at that time, by Ray Fillmore, who sold an array of Model Ts, […]
To Scale: Average aftermarket service visit $150 cheaper than dealership, says J.D. Power report
Ottawa, Ontario — Auto service at the dealership may be pricier than the aftermarket counterpart, according to J.D. Power’s 2022 Canada Customer Service Index–but that didn’t stop the segment from capturing more than half of industry revenue this year. According to J.D. Power’s long-term study dealership-based service centres accounted for 47 percent of all service […]
Tuesday Ticker: Magna enters micro-mobility; PPG secures a secret
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly economy report, Magna invests US$77 million into a new market and PPG meets the verdict in a trade secrets lawsuit. Magna and micomobility Aurora, Ont.-based Magna International has announced a US$77 million investment in Indian electric vehicle start-up Yulu, marking Magna’s first move into the micro-mobility market. Magna will […]
Modern Treehouse: Driver and car rescued from the trees after bizarre crash
Ottawa, Ontario — Tow truck operators–where’s the weirdest place you’ve had to fish a driver out of? Fire crews in Ottawa may have your story beat after a driver managed to send their car catapulting into the forest in the wee hours of Friday morning. The driver was reportedly rescued after their car hurdled 30 […]
A Grand Affair: CARSTAR Newmarket celebrates sparkling new location
Newmarket, Ontario — Last Friday, CARSTAR Newmarket celebrated its move to a spiffy new location with some impressive new equipment. Equipped with Glasurit 100 line and a state-of-the-art Blowtherm booth, CARSTAR Newmarket owners the Deokinandan family are ready to wow customers with their friendly–and speedy–service. The family has been part of the CARSTAR fold for […]
Festivities in the Falls: Simplicity Car Care to host National Growth Conference this week
Niagara Falls, Ontario — Got any plans for this Thursday or Friday? Well, Simplicity Car Care can give you something to do. The network will host its National Growth Conference at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre from Sept. 15 through Sept. 17. According to Simplicity’s press release from Friday, attendees will be treated to a […]
Can You Believe This?! September 9, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — Happy Friday! Time for some giggles. This week, feel the nostalgia with a throwback to your first-ever dream car; see what the rich folks use their tow hooks for; discover a pinball machine for cars and much, much more–all in Collision Repair’s weekly Can You Believe This?!
Industry Insider: The future of collision repair technicians
Toronto, Ontario –– On today’s episode of Industry Insider, sponsored by Pro Spot International, Collision Repair mag’s James Kerr sits down with Russell Duncan from Pro Spot, along with three notable reps that started out on the production floor: Stefano, John and Oliver.
Can You Believe This?! September 2, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — It’s about that time again–time for Collision Repair mag’s weekly Can You Believe This?! clip! This week, see what happens when you walk your SUV like a dog; witness some strangely wrinkled panels; discover the reason we have roll cages and much, much more!
A Smashing Success: Dom’s Auto Parts lets attendees beat up scrap cars at Autofest Nationals event
Oshawa, Ontario — Dom’s Auto Parts was at the Autofest Nationals last weekend where, as the main sponsor for the event, the local auto recycler gave attendees a thrill by letting them smash up a scrap car. The festivities kicked off on Friday, Aug. 26 with a cruise through Oshawa’s downtown during the “Kars on […]
