Collision Repair News

SEMA 2021: 3M Introduces Cubitron II Net Abrasive Discs

3M invited trade journalists to the unveiling of new net abrasives designed to be combined with dust extraction systems. According to Nick Oberle, Application Engineer Specialist at 3M, this next-generation…

Pro Spot Announces Volkswagen Group Approval

Pro Spot International, a manufacturer of welding products for the collision repair industry, announces the approval of their SP-5.3 MIG welder, VAS 821 007, by the VW Group based in Wolfsburg, Germany…
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Simplicity Car Care: Quebec Expansion

A unique market in Canada presents unique opportunities for this fast-growing collision repair network and its franchisees. Since 2017, Simplicity Car Care has continued to grow and expand its presence…

Need Training? But Can’t Find The Time?

PPG’s expanded virtual learning options enable collision shop personnel to learn at their own pace and chosen time. Historically, collision repair training has been conducted offsite at an instructional facility,…
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Powerhouse Undercoats & Clears

You know them as PREMIUM, and you’ve trusted them for years to power through the job and uphold the Sherwin-Williams repair promise. Sherwin-Williams has renamed its top-performing PREMIUM class of…
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Auto Recycling: A Road Map for Plastics

The research agreement between ARC and ECCC aims to study the management of plastics from end-of-life vehicles As part of its focus on the circular economy, Environment & Climate Change…

CARSTAR Magog: David’s Galaxy

The essence of which a being is made, and what it will do with it, is the best-kept secret. In Magog, CARSTAR Magog is a vast…

Local Body Shop Restores 1930 Ford Model A

CARSTAR Brantford West, one of three locations that make up the CARSTAR Torcam group, recently dedicated its time and resources to restoring a 1930 Ford Model…

2023 SEMA Show to Feature Expanded Education Program

As part of SEMA’s initiative to create a more robust career—and professional-development program year-round, the 2023 SEMA Show will feature a fully customizable hands-on education program…

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.