Collision Repair News

Parts Procurement: A Work in Progress (Part 2)

Part 2: It’s about more than just cost. Advances in parts procurement technology is not only designed to keep prices reasonable, it is also designed to boost efficiency in the…
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BASF Showcases Great 8 at 2020 Detroit Autorama

At this year’s Detroit Autorama BASF presented the Great 8, including the 2020 Ridler Award winner. In the Hot Rod and Custom Car world, the prestigious Ridler Award is one…
Car-O-Liner Introduces Magnetic Tool-Mat System

Car-O-Liner Introduces Magnetic Tool-Mat System

Car-O-Liner has announced the release of its innovative new “Magnetic Tool-Mat System”. According to the company, the magnetic tool-mat system has been designed to make it easier for repair technicians…

Valuable Resources

Understanding the needs of employees helps keep them within the shop and the collision repair industry. At a time when the collision repair industry is facing a technician shortage crisis,…
CARSTAR Celebrates Women In Its Network

CARSTAR Celebrates Women In Its Network

On International Women’s Day, held on March 8 this year, CARSTAR saluted the women who work on the front lines of its network of more than 700 repair facilities. In…

CARSTAR Duncan, Duncan: Growth Trajectory

Both the shop and the business continue to expand. Since Ryan Isherwood acquired it, CARSTAR Duncan has continued to grow. “We started out here with 2100 square feet,” he says.…

Fix Network Golf Tournament Raises $7680

On June 14, Fix Network Canada hosted its 2022 Charity Golf Tournament. Taking place at Greystone Golf Club at 9689 Dublin Line in Milton, Ont., the…

Alliance Wraps Up Summer Shareholders Meeting

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance concluded its summer shareholder meetings last week with more than 500 shareholders and channel partners in attendance. Three evening sessions were…

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.