Preferred Promotion: Nissan U.S. announces success in consumer push toward certified collision network
Orange County, California — Assured Performance network’s U.S. branch has announced a “successful” Nissan campaign pitching certified bodyshops to nearly four million Nissan and 500,000 Infiniti customers. Assured Performance said the campaign results in a “tenfold increase” in the number of hits on the OEM’s shop locator tool. The automaker’s consumer awareness campaign aims to […]
Getting Grounded: ALLDATA releases list of safety tips for Honda, Hyundai hybrid-electrics
Toronto, Ontario — Techs that work on hybrid vehicles everyday know the challenges that come with combining traditional combustion engines with battery-electric technology; that’s why the experts at ALLDATA have put together a list of safety tips to keep in mind when working on Honda and Hyundai hybrids. The first and most crucial rule before […]
Survey Results: Canadian shops review roadblocks on following OEM repair procedures
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — February 7, 2019 — Three-in-ten Canadian collision repair facilities rarely or never follow OEM procedures while making repairs, a Collision Repair survey has found. An equal number of respondents said they followed OEM procedures for most repairs, and 40 percent said they followed them at all times. With ever more sensitive […]
GM Repair Insights: OEMs examining standardization of repair procedure symbols, reports Repairer Driven News
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — July 8, 2018 — The OEM Collision Repair Roundtable, a twenty year old quarterly gathering of automotive manufacturers, is currently exploring the possibility of introducing more consistent symbols in repair procedures, reports Repairer Driven News. Repairers have expressed complaints about the substantial variance of repair procedure icons […]
New webinar series to be offered by industry expert Mike Anderson
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — February 6, 2018 — Beginning this month, autobody trainer and consultant Mike Anderson is set to host a new series of webinars in partnership with differing OEM representatives. The free webinars, titled “Learn to Research, Research to Learn,” will be held on a monthly basis with the intention […]
John Eagle’s legacy: Karco simulates Honda Fit crash to demonstrate need for OEM parts
By Erin McLaughlin Toronto, Ontario — January 2, 2018 — Karco recently developed crash-testing footage of three Honda Fits—a red 2009 Honda Fit with a glued roof and other non-OEM repairs, a blue 2013 Fit with numerous aftermarket parts, and a control black 2010 Fit. The 2009 vehicle replicates the repairs done by John […]
Shop ordered to pay $31.5 million in damages for improper repair
By Tom Davis Dallas, Texas — October 3, 2017 — John Eagle Collision Center, a Texas-based repairer, has been ordered to pay $31.5 million USD in damages after a jury ruled its “improper repair” was liable for the severity of the crash of a 2010 Honda Fit. A Texas jury on Monday awarded the driver […]
Survey: Accreditation programs are the future of the industry
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — December 20, 2016 — Certification and accreditation programs have been with us for years, but typically tied to a specific OEM, such as BMW or Toyota. Recently new players have entered the game, such as Certified Collision Care and AIA Canada’s CCIAP program. Collision Repair magazine recently surveyed our […]
CCIF Vancouver puts the spotlight on scanning, accreditation and training
Vancouver, British Columbia — October 2, 2016 — Scanning, industry accreditation and OEM certification programs took centre stage at the latest meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF). The meeting, the last scheduled for 2016, drew over 300 stakeholders to the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown. CCIF Vancouver got underway with a welcome reception on […]
Fix Auto North Bay adds I-CAR Gold Class to list of achievements
By Mike Davey North Bay, Ontario — July 27, 2016 — Fix Auto North Bay has the prestigious honour of being the first Fix Auto in Canada to achieve full I-CAR Gold Class status since I-CAR has moved to their new “role based” Gold Class recognition. The facility received the recognition in June. Fix Auto […]
