OMVIC slams dealership for unsafe, unlicensed repairs
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — October 15, 2018 — A North York dealership that allegedly hired an unlicensed auto repairer to work on a vehicle it later sold have been charged by the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC). Accused of making false, misleading or deceptive representations of the car, Signature Motor Car now faces a […]
Suspension of dealer for allegedly selling repaired write-offs
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — September 26, 2018 — Citing allegations of fraudulent and illegal activity based on the sale of written-off vehicles to unwitting consumers, the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) has issued a warning about the Missisagua-based KK Motors. With KK Motors, OMVIC found that the dealer purchased insurance write-offs from salvage […]
Vancouver: Mercedes-Benz sells four dealerships
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — September 18, 2018 — In the past four years, Mercedes-Benz has been doing something uncharacteristic in the world of luxury car makers – selling off massive amounts of corporately owned dealerships around the world. Recently, this trend has migrated to Canadian shores. Since 2014, Mercedes-Benz has sold off 63 […]
AutoCanada’s new flagship facility
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — September 4, 2018 — AutoCanada has a new flagship dealership in Edmonton, having aquired Mercedes- Benz Heritage Valley, one just two Edmonton Mercedes-Benz dealerships. With 78,733 square foot facility, a 22-car showroom, 23 service bays and 9 detail bays, AutoCanada’s executive chairman, Paul Antony has said the company is […]
CCS holds Spring meeting in Niagara
By CRM Staff Niagara Falls, Ontario — April 16, 2018 — CCS recently held its two-day network meeting in Niagara Falls. The morning began with a welcome address from Craig Kirby and Chris Chinn. The first part of the discussion was on insurance KPI’s, network performance, ideas and best practices, hosted by Mike Beier. The […]
Honda ‘highly recommends’ dealership inspection of Clarity battery before collision repair
Toronto, Ontario — January 9, 2018 — Late last year, Honda released a recommendation advising autobody shops to have a qualified dealership inspect any of its three alternative-fuel Clarity powertrains during the estimating phase of the repair process. Honda warns that there are various risks associated with the chargeable battery’s high-voltage systems. “If a […]
Mercedes-Benz Canada announces new leadership structure for its corporate stores
Toronto, Ontario — January 4, 2017 — Effective January 1, all eleven of Mercedes-Benz Canada’s corporate stores will be reporting to Robert Müller, the newly-appointed Vice President, Corporate Retail, Mercedes-Benz Canada. Previously, the seven Toronto Retail Group (TRG) and four Vancouver Retail Group (VRG) locations were managed under separate leadership. The new structure’s single chain […]
Assured Automotive opens new location at Scarborough Nissan
Mississauga, Ontario — March 23, 2017 — Assured Automotive has launched another new location and Dealer Service Centre, this time in Scarborough, Ontario. The announcement comes hot on the heels of recent news from the company that it had opened a location at Erin Mills Acura. Assured has entered into an agreement with Scarborough Nissan […]
Assured Automotive opens new location at Erin Mills Acura
Mississauga, Ontario — March 21, 2017 — Assured Automotive has announced its newest location and Dealer Service Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. Assured Automotive has entered into an agreement with Erin Mills Acura whereby Assured assumes the collision repair and refinish operations for Erin Mills Acura. Assured will have full-time collision service representatives on-site at Erin […]
Formula Honda hosts Holiday party
By Barett Poley Scarborough, Ontario — December 14, 2016 — It’s a time of year that just naturally brings people together. Formula Honda held its Holiday party recently to celebrate the season and build the feeling of family within its operation and between other dealerships. The party played host to many of the staff from […]
