Fire damages vehicles at shop in BC
Victoria, British Columbia — December 5, 2016 — The Victoria Fire Department responded to a fire early Friday morning that damaged nine vehicles at Quality Collision Repair on N. Navarro St., according to a report in the Victoria Advocate. Victoria’s Fire Marshal, Tom Legler, said the fire was under control by about 5:15 a.m., according […]
BC’s Highway 1 sees spike in collisions
By Barett Poley Abbotsford, British Columbia — December 5, 2016 — A spike in accidents along a dangerous stretch of BC highway has reopened the discussion about widening the road. The Fraser Valley stretch of Trans-Canada Highway 1 has seen an unprecedented climb in collisions, with a growth of more than 50 percent since 2011, […]
BC introduces variable speed limits as pilot project
Victoria, British Columbia — June 6, 2016 — British Columbia has recently unveiled new variable speed signs as part of a pilot project to help reduce the frequency and severity of weather-related crashes. The new signs are now active in three locations throughout the province: the Coquihalla, Sea to Sky and the Trans-Canada Highway near […]
Boyd Group acquires licensed partner in BC
Winnipeg, Manitoba — May 17, 2016 — The Boyd Group has acquired a location operated by one of its long-time licensed partners. Boyd Autobody & Glass “Galaxie” has been a licensed partner in Boyd’s program since 1997. The facility is located in Burnaby, BC, and has operated since 1977. “We are extremely pleased to be […]
ARA of BC selects Review Engine for new Certified Collision Repair Program
Burnaby, British Columbia — April 13, 2016 — The Automotive Retailers Association of British Columbia (ARA) has selected the Review Engine from eMarketing Sherpas as the preferred online review and reputation marketing system for the association’s new Certified Collision Repair Program. The program is intended to certify collision repair service providers that have demonstrated commitment […]
Automotive Retailers Association signs deal with eMarketing Sherpas
Burnaby, British Columbia — February 9, 2016 — The Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) of British Columbia and eMarketing Sherpas have announced that The Demand Engine, The Review Engine and the Digital Lobby are now available to all ARA members as the preferred consumer sales, marketing and customer service solutions for the association. “I was looking […]
CARSTAR 360 named CARSTAR’s first ‘Tier 2’ facility in BC
Abbotsford, British Columbia — January 14, 2016 — The CARSTAR 360 Abbotsford location has become British Columbia’s first Tier 2 CARSTAR collision facility, designating it the organization’s first “Best-in-Class” repair centre in the province. According to a statement from CARSTAR, the organization’s “Best-in-Class” designation denotes a focus on facility, processes, equipment and industry leading KPIs. […]
Open Road Richmond Auto Body achieves Audi Certified status
Richmond, British Columbia — September 16, 2015 — Audi Canada has announced the latest appointment for its Certified Collision Program. Open Road Richmond Auto Body in Richmond, British Columbia has met the requirements for the All Model (Steel) program and has also achieved certification for the Audi Aluminum structural repair program. The Audi Certified Collision […]
Kirmac expands with two new locations in BC
Coquitlam, British Columbia — July 21, 2015 — Kirmac Collision & Autoglass has announced the opening of two new locations: Ridge Meadows and North Vancouver, both in British Columbia. Kirmac sold its facilities in the US in December 2014 and announced it would target more Canadian expansion. The new Kirmac Ridge Meadows location on Lougheed […]
