Kia Motors celebrates 20 years in Canada
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – March 18, 2019 – Although Kia Motors Canada is still a young company, it has a lot to celebrate with reaching the milestone of 20 years in the country. In 2019 alone, the company has been recognized for numerous awards and titles. At the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) […]
Volvo parts restriction will be making its way to Canada
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – March 7, 2019 – While Volvo Car USA has announced that it has restricted the sale of its parts to Volvo Certified collision facilities, these restrictions will not affect the Canadian market–at least not immediately. “Effective March 1, 2019 Volvo Car USA is restricting sale of several highly specialized parts […]
Mercedes- Benz remains top luxury brand in Canada
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — January 4, 2019 — For the fifth consecutive year Mercedes-Benz is the top luxury vehicle brand in Canada. In 2018 the OEM and its national dealer network sold 49,758 passenger vehicles, vans and smart units in Canada. The total included a record-breaking December for passenger cars and luxury light trucks, […]
What are the advantages of auto recycling?
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — December 20, 2018 — We rely on it to take us everywhere and it plays a huge role in our lifes. Meanwhile the rest of our environment is paying the price. Yes, I’m reffering to the four wheels we rely on daily. But, it’s not just the continuous use […]
TalkAUTO conference shares insight on future mobility
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — November 9, 2018 — The TalkAUTO conference, hosted by J.D. Power and Canadian Black Book, an automotive dealer website, attracted around 600 representatives from various OEM’s, dealers, and suppliers to hear insight on the where the future of the automotive industry lies. Collision Repair caught up with James Carter, […]
VeriFacts to inspect repair facilities for Mitchell
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — October 31, 2018 — VeriFacts Automotive is now able to provide audit and inspection field services in support of Mitchell’s OEM Collision Repair Network solutions, which are offered to auto manufacturers (OEMs), fleets, and other industry participants. Mitchell acts as the administrator of some OEM collision repair quality programs. “Proper […]
Saskatchewan Polytech first to be CCC certified school
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario –October 9, 2018 –– Saskatchewan Polytech is the first and only post-secondary institution recognized as a Certified Collision Care Provider in North America. Saskatchewan Polytech’s autobody technician programs are market leaders who train students to repair vehicles to auto manufacturer specifications. It serves 28,000 distinct students through applied learning opportunities at […]
Wednesday Wisdom: Scott Wideman
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — September 25, 2018–This week, Collision Repair caught up with Scott Wideman, manager at Volkswagen Group Canada. Wideman has over 20 years of experience in aftersales dealership operations and has managed one of the largest volume parts departments in Canada. Collision Repair: Could you tell us a bit about your industry […]
Anderson hosts fifth webinar about VW OEM site
By Lindsey Cooke Toronto, Ontario – September 21, 2018 — Mike Anderson, owner of Collision Advice, is hosting his fifth webinar in what has become a monthly series referred to as “Learn to Research, Research to Learn”. The webinar scheduled to happen September 27, is going to be focusing on the Electronic Repair […]
Manitoba’s first Porsche and Volkswagen OEM Certified shop
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — September 4, 2018 — Fort Rouge Auto Centre is Manitoba’s first and only OEM certified collision repair facility for Volkswagen, as well as Porsche. “Having the certifications gives us the ability to do complete repairs on all Porsche and Volkswagen vehicles,” said Mike Kilmury, production manager at […]
