CNN Speaks on Collision: News outlet shares article explaining collision repair cost, complexities
Washington, D.C., United States — CNN Business shared an article last week that appears to attempt to educate consumers on the complexity and cost of collision repairs on modern vehicles. “Auto body repair was a pretty straightforward business not that long ago. When metal got bent in a crash, someone needed to unbend it,” the […]
Transparency: State of Kentucky introduces law to curb auto glass repair fraud
Kentucky, United States — The U.S. state of Kentucky has announced new laws addressing fraud in the auto glass repair industry. These new laws are aimed at deceptive activities like overcharging, unnecessary repairs and the use of substandard materials while addressing transparency and accountability in the industry. Auto glass providers in the State are prohibited […]
Alberta Strong: Provincial Skills competition sees diverse winners list, all-female podium
Edmonton, Alberta — Last week was a Skills Canada extravaganza as the organization hosted both its Ontario and Alberta Provincial Skills Competition in Toronto and Edmonton, respectively. Skills Alberta announced its winners in a Thursday evening livestream following two days of competition. In the autobody repair, secondary level, Fiona Miller from Central Memorial High School […]
Up For Auction: SUV-sized Radio Flyer red wagon road worthy and ready to roll
Toronto, Ontario — An SUV-sized Radio Flyer red wagon is currently up for auction on the Alaska Premier Auction’s website and has been custom-modified to reflect its namesake. The vehicle is a 2010 model year and has a total of 57,238 miles in mileage. According to the auction description, “the vehicle was built over 11 […]
In Memoriam: Mirek Dziurda, 1957-2024
Burlington, Ontario — Collision Repair is extending sincere condolences to the entire Dziurda family for the unexpected passing of Mirek Dziurda, owner and operator of Simplicity Car Care in Burlington, Ont. Mirek is cherished in memory by his beloved wife of over 40 years, his devoted children and grandchildren. In an announcement made by Paul […]
Can You Believe This?! Suspended painting techniques; many, many steering wheels and much more
Toronto, Ontario — It’s time for your weekly wacky clip, from your friends at Collision Repair mag. This week, we bring you new (and most certainly NOT improved) painting methods; Porsches parked in the oddest of places; Cybertrucks with horns and much, much more. The post Can You Believe This?! Suspended painting techniques; many, many […]
Tri-Wheel Tryouts: Nova Scotia to allow three-wheeled vehicles in roads as part of trial
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Nova Scotia is preparing to allow three-wheeled vehicles on the road as part of a five-year pilot project to begin this month and continue until the spring of 2029. Haligonia, a Halifax-area news source noted that the pilot project will begin on May 15th across the province. Under the pilot project, […]
Three’s Company: Certified Collision Group acquires Square One Systems, Coyote Vision
Toronto, Ontario — Certified Collision Group, Inc. (CCG) recently announced the acquisition of Square One Systems group, which includes Coyote Vision Group, according to a recent press release. In a LinkedIn post, CCG further commented that “we are excited to announce that CCG has acquired Square One Systems and Coyote Vision Group. Square One has […]
Throwback Thursday: IBIS Global Summit Madrid 2017
Madrid, Spain — For this weekly Throwback Thursday segment, we’re taking it back to Spain–Madrid, to be exact–where the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) held its 2017 Global Summit. The next IBIS Global Summit is just two weeks away in Rhodes, Greece. Click here for more information. IBIS Madrid 2017 73 photos The post Throwback […]
Industry Insider: Training as a tool for success, with Stuart Klein, VP of Collision Programs, AIA Canada
Toronto, Ontario — On today’s episode of Industry Insider, Stuart Klein, the VP of Collision Programs for the Automotive Industries of Canada (AIA Canada) sits down to chat about collision repair training–why it’s important for the future of your business; how to access top-notch training and opportunities and the topics you should pay attention to. […]
