Collision Repair Magazine

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 […]

Look Both Ways: Elk directs traffic on Alberta highway, issues warning to driver

Jasper, Alberta — In a stunning reversal to the relationship between nature and machines, concerned motorists along an Alberta highway near Jasper recently found themselves being herded to the road’s shoulders by a rogue bull elk out for a stroll. In a video uploaded to YouTube by WildlifeOnVideo, several drivers were forced to stop along […]

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 […]

Can You Believe This?! August 19, 2022

Toronto, Ontario — This week, bear witness to an amateur music video gone horribly wrong; discover the wackiest Club Car your course has to offer; spot some chop shop work at your local Timmie’s and much, much more—all in Collision Repair mag’s Can You Believe This?!

Look out for our 2019 issue of Canadian Auto Recyclers Magazine

By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — December 18, 2018 — Get ready for our 13th annual issue of the Canadian Auto Recyclers! In the upcoming issue, you’ll find the details from all of the auto recycling associations in Canada, PLUS the biggest recycling events that took place in 2018! On the cover of our 2019 […]

Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 lists Maaco Auto Painting and Collision Repair as #228

By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — March 8, 2018 — Another year has gone by, and another Franchise 500 list has been released by Entrepreneur Magazine. This year, Maaco Auto Painting and Collision Repair, a member of the Driven Brands companies, has been ranked at number 228 out of 500. “It’s an honour to be […]

Special Sneak Peak: Money Where it’s Sunny

This year’s first Collision Repair magazine is still hot from the presses, our online audience can get another sneak peak inside without risking their fingertips. In this special sneak preview, we take a look at an unlikely investment idea, expanding into the Mexican collision repair market. Spotlight on Mexico By Gideon Scanlon In our reports […]