Collision Repair News

FinishMaster Launches 2021 HoodMaster Challenge

 In 2020, FinishMaster launched its first HoodMaster Challenge, with the intent to inspire automotive painters to showcase their talents via an industry wide competition.Due to its popularity, the HoodMaster Challenge…

Understanding Dent Repairs

It’s not just about pulling. Vehicle technology has seen some incredible advances over the last 25 years. Within the last decade, not only have collision shops had to contend with…

PPG Acquires Cetelon

PPG has announced that it has acquired Cetelon Lackfabrik GmbH, a manufacturer of coatings for automotive and light truck wheel applications. Cetelon develops and manufactures a wide range of coating…

AkzoNobel Launches 2nd Global Startup Challenge

Akzo Nobel will be launching its second Global Startup Challenge, Paint the Future, on May 18. “Our new company strategy is all about building on our strong foundation and pioneering…
Simplicity Car Care annual report 2020

Simplicity Car Care Releases 2020 Annual Report

The Simplicity Car Care Network sees solid growth and service enhancements, despite ongoing economic disruption. Simplicity Car Care recently announced the release of its 2020 Annual Report. Despite the disruption…

CARSTAR Ottawa Earns GM Certification

CARSTAR Ottawa South Centre (Myers) has earned its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certification from GM Canada. The team at CARSTAR Ottawa South Centre (Myers) is trained in GM’s latest repair…

New SATA Filter 500 Series

The new SATA filter 584 provides clean breathing quality air and compressed air. The filter has been designed to offer maximum air purification. Even the tiniest quantities of oil or dirt and…

CARDIFF CARSTAR Regina Opens in Saskatchewan

CARSTAR, North America’s premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARDIFF CARSTAR Regina, located at 2330 7th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4R…

Choosing Green Parts for Collision Repair

In a context of turbulent supply, opting for recycled parts in body repair is an interesting choice for several reasons. First of all, let’s remember that…

Calibration Considerations

NOVUS Glass: What to consider when performing ADAS testing during the repair process. When it comes to repairing late-model vehicles following a collision, Advanced Driver Assistance…

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.