Technical Talks: CIECA to discuss new CIECA API Standards during Oct. 24 webinar
Toronto, Ontario — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced on Thursday that it will be holding a technical webinar on October 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. PT. As highlighted in a recent press release, during the webinar, Paulette Reed, CIECA’s technical project manager, and the Architecture Committee will discuss CIECA’s new standards—CIECA API […]
Give it Some Grease: Honda recalls 239,000 vehicles in Canada for defective part in steering system
Toronto, Ontario — Honda Canada announced on Wednesday that it is recalling approximately 239,000 Acura and Honda vehicles for an improperly produced steering gearbox worm wheel which could result in defective steering. This voluntary recall specifically affects 2022 to 2025 model-year vehicles and the defective part, according to the automaker, “may swell if exposed to […]
Recycling Relations: Lithion named Hyundai’s official partner for collection and recycling of EV batteries in Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Lithion has announced that it has been selected by Hyundai Auto Canada as its primary and official partner for the collection of electric vehicle batteries and modules for recycling. According to a recent media release, this multi-year agreement follows an initial agreement between the two companies signed in 2021, which was aimed […]
Moments of Truth: Customers see collision process as unified experience between repairers and insurers, says CCC report
Toronto, Ontario — A new report from CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. titled “Moments of Truth: Customer Satisfaction and Retention in the Auto Insurance Claims and Repair Journey” reveals that customers see the collision process as a unified experience between repairers and insurers. According to the report, “CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. undertook a study to identify […]
EV TOUR TODAY: Tune in here
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Today! Collision repair industry professionals will gather at the CAA Atlantic Dartmouth location for the Atlantic portion of Collision Repair magazine’s EV Tour, sponsored by Fix Network. Featuring discussions on everything from the technical and safety steps needed to embrace the electric wave, to education and recycling efforts, the Halifax stop […]
CrashBay Collaboration: Turo and Crashbay form partnership
Toronto, Ontario – Turo and CrashBay, the premier digital marketplace revolutionizing collision and car repair solutions for fleets and carriers, today announced their partnership aimed at streamlining the auto claims repair process for Turo hosts across the United States and Canada. This collaboration highlights both companies’ shared goal to simplify vehicle ownership and enhance the […]
SIMPLICITY ON STAGE
SIMPLICITY CAR CARE HIGHLIGHTS COMMITMENT TO NET-ZERO, NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND NETWORK ENHANCEMENT AT ANNUAL GROWTH CONFERENCE Story by DARRYL SIMMONS Simplicity Car Care recently held its annual Growth Conference at the iconic Rialto Theatre in Montreal. The network celebrated feats of this year, including advancing the Net Zero program of sustainability; Simplicity’s entry as a […]
TIME TRIALS
EVEN AFTER 41 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY, MARK SILVERMAN, FIXED OPERATIONS MANAGER AT YONGE STEELES FORD LINCOLN IN THORNHILL, ONTARIO HAS NO INTENTION OF SLOWING DOWN. Story by SARAH PERKINS There isn’t much that Mark Silverman, fixed operations manager at Yonge Steeles Ford Lincoln in Thornhill, Ontario hasn’t seen in the past 41 years in […]
SYNCED WITH THE STANDARD
Remtech’s Aristauto is here to offer collision repairers with advanced support “Information is a tool, and with Remtech, our tools provide the information needed to stay up-to-date on the latest repair and calibration requirements.” — Jamie Lapierre, President of Remtech Remtech President Jamie Lapierre says it’s a “whole new world” when it comes to automotive […]
Re-Opening Reunion: CARSTAR Lindsay celebrates newly-built facility with grand re-opening
Lindsay, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada is proud to announce the official opening of the newly-built CARSTAR Lindsay, located at 71 Mt Hope Street, Lindsay, Ontario. Insurance representatives, CARSTAR franchisee partners and CARSTAR corporate staff were all in attendance to celebrate the grand re-opening, along with radio station Bounce 91.9 and Kawartha Lakes Mayor Doug Elmslie, who […]
