OEM NEWS
SCAR PARTS In early December, Toyota issued a call for all-hands-on-deck to fight against the ongoing automotive materials shortage, announcing the OEM will permit the use of scratched, blemished, and otherwise “imperfect” parts from suppliers while global supply chains level out. “We are careful about the outside of our vehicles, the parts you can easily […]
INSURANCE NEWS
While Wyllie and Kennedy both anticipate further claims to surface, ICBC maintains that it is “too early” to estimate total claims and costs. THE LITERAL FLOODGATES “According to the Insurance Bureau of British Columbia (ICBC), the insurer has received more than 1,700 vehicle claims linked to extreme weather events during December. The damage is reportedly […]
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
No more gaming on the go, says Tesla. The company will soon drop an over-the-air update to restrict the Passenger Play feature while the vehicle is in motion. GAME OVER No more gaming on the go for Tesla drivers as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported the EV automaker has disabled the ability […]
INDUSTRY NEWS
According to the quit AssociationThis year’s most stolen vehicle in Canada is the Ford F-series of pickup trucks, most often of the 2018 model year. STICKY SITUATIONS Buyer beware; reports have begun circulating that vehicle thieves have been “re-vinning” stolen vehicles to sell to unsuspecting customers. Insurers are taking note of a new trend prevailing […]
RECYCLING NEWS
SETTING THE STANDARD David Gold, owner of Ontario’s Standard Auto Wreckers, was recently recognized by Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson for his company’s work in the local community. “In 2014 we began discussions [for Standard to open in Port Hope], and it’s only been positive since then,” said Sanderson. The mayor noted Standard Auto Wreckers’ […]
TOWING NEWS
MAKE ROOM FOR MOMS As of July 1, Ontario is implementing the Moving Ontarians More Safely Act–the MOMS Act–which includes stricter penalties for stunt driving, as well as heightened measures for commercial-truck safety, protection for cyclists and road workers and more oversight on the towing industry. Officials say that truck safety will improve with new […]
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!
MY WAY OR THE HIGHWAY A Vancouver woman drove to the ATM, now has to take out a lot more than she originally intended. In Richmond, B.C., police charged a woman hundreds of dollars for driving her white Audi onto a pedestrian-only parkway at the Brighouse Skytrain Station. She claims to have not seen the […]
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
CLEAN INVESTMENTS KC Recycling, a Canadian firm, received US$852,000 from CleanBC Plastics Action Fund to go towards a US$1.2 million plant upgrade. The recycling company is an E-scrap and end-of-life battery specialist and they are currently renovating their facility in Trail, British Columbia. Peter Stamper, the CEO of the company, says that they are grateful […]
OEM NEWS
DO YOUR HOMEWORK General Motors revised its Repairs and Inspections Required after a Collision document, and the company made some new distinctions between major and minor damage. One of the changes involves waiving other inspections and part replacements when there is a “minor outer body panel cosmetic distortion,” as long as the repairer performs the […]
INSURANCE NEWS
THE GECKO GETS THINKIN’ According to a release, Geico is starting to use Tractable AI review photo estimating to double check estimates. Todd Combs, Geico’s CEO, says that the new solution will only heighten the customer’s experience. “GEICO customers know us for our speed of service and value,” Combs said. “Tractable’s artificial intelligence solution delivers […]
