Collision Repair News

Auto Recycling: The EV Equation

There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to dismantling and recycling electric vehicles. With electric vehicles having gained prominent media coverage over the last several years,…

Simplicity Car Care: A Lifestyle Upgrade

This successful collision industry professional has seen an improvement in his family life, since he joined Simplicity Car Care.  If his wife would allow him to, Lenny Schuller would open…

Repair or Replace: A Balancing Act

Whether choosing to repair or replace parts, safety, cycle time, profitability and environmental impact all need to be considered. It’s one of the most common issues impacting collision repairers today,…

On the Road With Rust Bros

Famed reality TV stars and true gearheads share experiences from their epic adventure from Tappen B.C, to Toronto, Ont., for the Motorama Custom Car Expo.  If you were able to…

Coating Considerations

Refinish SOPs are essential for correct ADAS calibrations. In the modern collision shop environment, calibrating ADAS systems is fast becoming an integral part of the repair…

The ADAS Advantage

Integrating calibrations into the repair process is beneficial on multiple fronts. As the need to perform ADAS calibrations on vehicles requiring collision repairs increases, how to…

Successful Integration

As synergies between collision and mechanical repairs increase, the need for consistent and high work standards becomes more important. Over time, as vehicle technology has advanced,…

Change and Opportunity

Meet the new Executive Director of OARA, Mathieu P. Dagonas. I’m very excited and feel privileged to be appointed as the next Executive Director of the…

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.