Collision Repair News

Fewer Sales, More Claims

EV demand is shifting, which will impact repair trends going forward. In 2025, we saw significant changes happening in both battery electric vehicle (BEV) adoption and repairable claims. Much of…

George Varagic Named National Director at NAPA/CMAX

NAPA/CMAX has recently appointed George Varagic to the position of National Director, effective as of January 6. He succeeds Keith Tuttosi, who will be retiring at the end of February.…

CCIF Revs Up for 2026 Toronto Event

The Collision forum will take place March 11-12, as part of CAIC. On March 11-12, 2026, the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) will host its annual Toronto event, at the…

Colours Inc Hosting 40th Anniversary Trade Show

Family owned and operated collision and industrial refinish distributor Colours Inc., celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026 and will be hosting a special edition of its annual trade show on…

Is it Impossible to Repair Body Parts?

Information on how to repair body parts exists, but is the process profitable? New polymers, plastics, aluminum, various types of steel, and even carbon fiber make…

Auto Body Industry – The Canadian Market

Collision Management Magazine has long been on the leading edge of the collision repair industry in Canada. Our coverage of collision repair industry news, car body design news, and the auto body industry overall is second to none. In today’s rapidly changing and fascinating automotive world, we are the go-to source for a complete picture of the industry. As cars and trucks continue to change, collision repair professionals count on us for the latest car body design news, along with insights into advanced technologies, processes and collision repair news. Industry experts agree that the body shops of yesterday have changed dramatically. Today’s car repair facilities are technologically-advanced and they depend on the latest repair information to deal with sophisticated new materials and complex repair processes. Moreover, state-of-the-art technologies like advanced driver assistance systems make collision repair more complex and involved than ever before. That’s why auto body facilities of all sizes – from the small family-owned businesses to the certified collision centres with brand names like Fix Auto or Simplicity Car Care, rely on us to stay on top of trends and changes in body repair. Collision management has changed dramatically over the years, and today’s collision repair professionals need to stay ahead of the game. That’s why they turn to us for the latest collision repair industry news.

Car Body Work – A Collaborative Effort

Since collision repair if part of a much larger automotive landscape, we know collision repair professionals rely on us for a window into the entire automotive industry. The journey begins at the dealership level, where consumers take delivery of their new vehicles. Those that don’t stay new, and need the attention of a collision repair professional will either end up at the dealer’s in-house auto body facility, or with a certified collision repair facility. Fleets also need auto body care when bad things happen to their vehicles. That’s why collision repair professionals rely on us to keep them abreast of trends in the fleet side of the business. As new cars and trucks hit the road, chances are they’ll end up in one of the many auto body repair facilities across our country for repairs. Since vehicles that end up at a body shop will often need new tires, we make sure our collision repair audience is exposed to the latest news about tires and tire technologies. And once the sheet metal is replaced and the paint dries, we know the collision repair process is only half finished. Besides car body work, all the mechanical elements have to be put back into place, fixed or completely replaced in order to make the vehicle road-worthy, and good as new. Here again, our coverage of the entire automotive industry, including the aftermarket and the mechanical repair side of the business, equip our readers with the information and insight needed to get the job done right.