Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR Alliston opens in Alliston, Ontario
Alliston, Ontario — CARSTAR is proud to announce the opening of CARSTAR Alliston in Alliston, Ont. Located at 7613 Hwy 89 West, the owner of CARSTAR Alliston, Ricky Tamber, has been in the industry since 2004, operating an independent facility. In 2020, Tamber joined the CARSTAR network with the opening of his first location, CARSTAR […]
Say Hi to Smith: IBIS USA 2024 announced Dave Smith stage partnership at Anaheim, Calif., event
London, United Kingdom — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) is thrilled to announce Dave Smith is joining the on-stage delivery team for IBIS USA 2024. As an industry veteran, Dave Smith brings a wealth of expertise to lead discussions at IBIS USA, which will be held in Anaheim, California, from March 19 to March […]
Charge Your Skills: Charlottetown-based college offering gov’t-funded course on EV maintenance
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — Holland College in Charlottetown, P.E.I, is offering a short-term subsidy course in electric vehicle maintenance. The five-day course is recommended for experienced mechanics and tuition is covered by the provincial government’s National College Fund. Craig Roche, program manager, says the goal is to give mechanics a greater comfort level in […]
Falsified Findings: BMW investigated for possible illegal diesel defeat device
Toronto, Ontario — Regulators in Germany have opened an investigation into alleged exhaust gas manipulation by BMW following claims of illegal diesel defeat device use. Germany’s federal transport authority, the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) is specifically investigating a software program from the BMW X3 2.0d, a model fitted with a turbocharged 2.0L diesel 4-cylinder engine used across […]
Building A New Blend: BASF replaces traditional certification process with blended learning approach
Toronto, Ontario — BASF has announced a new blended learning approach of online and in-person instruction to replace its previous two-day in-person training certification. According to the company, the impetus for this change is to help reduce travel expenses and the time customers spend away from their shops. Where before, customer certification involved two days […]
Warm Thoughts: Auto shop owner advises drivers to check block heater amid Saskatchewan’s cold weather snap
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan-based drivers should check their block heaters amid cold winter weather, according to Raza Dawood, the owner of Usman’s Auto in Saskatoon, Sask. Dawood said that, during a January cold snap, he received up to 15 calls per day from customers with car troubles. The main complaint: “my car is stuck and […]
Thirsty For Technology: Ford files patent for vehicle water detection technology
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for a vehicle with water generation estimation technology to act as a sensor and vessel for safe drinking water. According to the patent application—which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)—the proposed technology hopes to create more consistency in a vehicle’s […]
Can You Believe This?! Winter wipeouts, icy rides and more
Toronto, Ontario — Another Friday, another day to check out some crazy car videos! This week brings winter wipeouts that will make you glad you’re not the one driving. The post Can You Believe This?! Winter wipeouts, icy rides and more appeared first on Collision Repair Magazine.
Saputo on the Small Screen: Saputo Collision Group featured on local TV network
Hamilton, Ontario — Joe Saputo, owner of CARSTAR Ancaster, CARSTAR Ancaster West and CARSTAR Guelph, was recently visited by Hamilton, Ont. news network CHCH, where he delved into the inner workings of the shop to promote his services in the local market. In the segment, Saputo shows off the floor at CARSTAR Ancaster, showing reporter […]
The Bright Side: Dave Luehr’s fifth annual Positivity Summit on today, featuring Canadian industry members
Tennessee, United States — Dave Luehr’s Positivity Summit is back for its fifth annual iteration January 25. Tune in for a full-day broadcast featuring more than 50 speakers from the collision repair and related automotive industries. Speakers include Frank Terlep of Auto Techcelerators; Leanne Jeffries of OEC and Certified Collision Care; Ryan Smith of Saskatchewan […]
