Collision Repair News

The Power Within

Tough times emphasize the importance of communication, collaboration and support available through a progressive repair network. Uncertainty seems to be the buzzword at the moment. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted…

Fighting Fake Parts

Counterfeit automotive components are a serious and growing problem. Almost a decade ago, in 2011, Frost & Sullivan reported that automotive parts suppliers lost around $45 billion U.S. to parts…

Communication and Care by J.R. Martino

Diligently dialling in your ‘new normal’ operating procedures now will have a huge impact on business in the colder months ahead. When COVID-19 hit back in March, many of us…

NOVUS Glass Welcomes New Location In Nova Scotia

Mark Weeks, Regional Vice President for Fix Network Atlantic is pleased to welcome NOVUS Glass Bridgewater to the network. Owner Glenn Toope has been in the automotive aftermarket industry for…

Aston Martin DB5 Junior Revealed

Aston Martin and The Little Car Company have announced the DB5 Junior, a two-thirds scale electric car based on the automaker’s iconic grand tourer from the 1960s. The DB5 Junior…

CARSTAR Sunnyside (Surrey) Opens in British Columbia

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Sunnyside (Surrey) located in Surrey, British Columbia. This is the third CARSTAR facility for owner Bill Davidson, who also owns CARSTAR Mission (Raydar) and…

Calgary’s CarSalon Added to CSN Network

CSN Car Salon is a collision repairer in Calgary that offers mechanical repairs and tire service, window tinting and graphics, accessories, detailing, and audio services.   CSN Car Salon Owner,…

Training the Next Generation of Painters

Equipping them with the right skills for long-term success. If you’ve been following trends in our industry, you’ve likely heard about the acute shortages we face…

Solving the Supply Issue

Recyclers have a unique opportunity to help collision repairers and insurers dealing with serious parts shortages  OEM parts supply shortages are a fact of life for…

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.