Cox Automotive launches anti-impaired and distracted driving campaign
By CRM Staff Missisuaga, Ontario — December 19, 2017 — Cox Automotive Canada has launched an impact campaign in a bid to remind drivers of the perils of impaired or distracted driving. The company has released a series of videos that will bring attention to some of the causes of death behind the wheel. Approximately […]
British Columbia looking at ways to curb distracted drivers
By Tom Davis Vancouver, British Columbia — November 30, 2017 — What better way of curbing escalating insurance prices, than cutting down on the number of vehicle accidents. That’s what British Columbia’s provincial government, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) and the province’s police are aiming to achieve with the launch of two new […]
British Columbia autobody shop gives back to the community
By Allison Preston November 28, 2017 — Coquitlam, British Columbia — Circuit Collision is no stranger to helping the community out. For some 13 years, Owner of Circuit Collision, Gerry Sly and his staff have been helping to feed the homeless people in their hometown of Coquitlam, British Columbia. Giving back to the community is […]
Fix Auto hosts second annual British Columbia regional meeting
By CRM Staff Whistler, British Columbia — October 23, 2017 — Fix Auto welcomed franchise strategic partners from across British Columbia recently for informative presentations and discussions at its second annual BC regional meeting. The meeting, which was hosted by Fix Auto’s General Manager Peter Polito and held in Whistler, offered a platform for shop owners […]
Lordco Parts offers support during BC fires
Maple Ridge, British Columbia — July 18, 2017 — Lordco Parts is extending support to help fund the firefighting efforts over the course of British Columbia’s devastating wildfire spread. With a province-wide state of emergency declared and more than 230 fires burning, 14,000 evacuees have left their homes and places of employment while 1,300 firefighters […]
Lordco hosts 16,000-plus crowd at annual trade show
Vancouver, British Columbia — April 11, 2017 — Lordco Parts has concluded its 27th annual trade show. The event took place at the Pacific Coliseum & Agrodome, located at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia. It’s a big space, but it looks like Lordco needed every inch. Close to 16,000 people attended the […]
Okanagan College sweeps BC Skills Competition
Abbotsford, British Columbia — April 11, 2017 — The awards ceremony at the BC Skills Competition turned out to be a proud day for Okanagan College’s collision repair program. The Automotive Collision Repair competition saw every single place on the podium occupied by an Okanagan student. Andreas Roth, a Level III apprentice at Okanagan College, […]
Lordco opens new location in Smithers
Smithers, British Columbia — January 25, 2017 — Lordco Parts has announced the opening of its newest location. The new store is located at 1260 – 3364 Highway 16 in Smithers, British Columbia. Smithers is about halfway between Prince George and Prince Rupert. The community has a population of approximately 5,400 people. Smithers is located […]
British Columbia orders review of ICBC
Victoria, British Columbia — December 20, 2016 — The government of British Columbia has directed the board of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) to commission a comprehensive independent third-party review to look at a range of options and make recommendations that will keep insurance rates affordable and align future rate increases with inflation. […]
Uni-Select acquires Vancouver Autocolor
Boucherville, Quebec — December 20, 2016 — Uni-Select is continuing its recent string of acquisitions with the announcement that the company has purchased Vancouver Autocolor through its FinishMaster Canada subsidiary. FinishMaster launched in Canada in September 2016. Founded in 1999, Vancouver Autocolor is an independent distributor of automotive paint finishes from PPG, as well as […]
