First in Canada: CSN-Brimell qualifies for updated Toyota certification program
By Barett Poley Toronto, Ontario — February 6, 2017 — CSN-Brimell Paint and Collision Centre is the first Canadian collision repair business to qualify for Toyota’s updated certification program. The facility is part of Brimell Toyota, located in Toronto, Ontario. Richard Marsh, Operations Manager at CSN-Brimell, says they’re excited to qualify, as the updated certification […]
CSN-Brimell Toyota Certification 2017
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NAIAS: Next year’s hot technology and autonomous vehicles take centre stage
By Barett Poley Detroit, Michigan — January 10, 2017 — The 64th annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is currently underway in Detroit. A few highlights from this year’s show include announcements about the next-generation Toyota Camry and other vehicles, the brand new AutoMobili-D Exposition and the star of the “Cars” movies transition into […]
IIHS announces 2017 Top Safety Picks
Arlington, Virginia — December 11, 2016 — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released its 2017 Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ lists. Good or acceptable ratings in the Institute’s new headlight evaluations set the latest crop of qualifiers apart. A total of 38 models earned the “plus” accolade, and 44 earned Top […]
Toyota Canada holds training events in Toronto and Montreal
By Barett Poley Toronto, Ontario — November 23, 2016 — A training event for collision repairers and appraisers was held in Toronto and Montreal by Toyota Canada, with the purpose of diagnostic and estimating training for collision repair shops. The Toronto training session was held at the Delta East Hotel. The Montreal session took place […]
Toyota Training Event November 2016
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Pfaff Open House targets new materials, techniques and scanning
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 21, 2016 — Pfaff Autoworks held its annual Insurance Open House, drawing attendance at least four times greater than what it was in 2015. This year’s event was held in association with Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA). Attendees gathered at Pfaff’s high-end repair facility in Vaughan. Representatives of […]
Fix Auto expands in Quebec and Alberta
Montreal, Quebec — November 3, 2016 — Fix Auto has announced the addition of two new facilities to the network: Fix Auto St-Augustin and Fix Auto Calgary City Centre. Fix Auto St-Augustin is owned and operated by Guy and Gilles Vallières. “Our shop’s philosophy is first and foremost based on a family spirit,” says […]
OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit to feature ‘Meet the Trainer’ segment
Las Vegas, Nevada — October 12, 2016 — The right repair starts with the right information, meaning strong links with the OEMs are more vital than ever before. The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced the afternoon session of the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit will feature representatives from Audi, Jaguar, Porsche and […]
CSN-OpenRoad Richmond Auto Body Industry Night
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