Collision Repair News

ADAS Systems Are Driving Up Repair Costs in Collision Shops

The presence of advanced driver assistance equipment on vehicles is driving up the collision repair bill. According to Ryan Mandell, Claims Performance Director at damage estimation software development firm Mitchell,…

Collision Repair Considerations in 2024

A number of factors are requiring operators to be highly focused on their margins. During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, where claims volume dropped rapidly, many collision centres…

CARSTAR Alliston Opens in Alliston, Ontario

CARSTAR, a network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Alliston, located at 7613 Hwy 89 West, Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1V7.   The owner of CARSTAR…

A Higher Standard

I-CAR’s Gold Class Shop and Platinum Technician Certification Offer Multiple Benefits. As vehicles have evolved, so have collision repair requirements. Today, high levels of complexity require technicians with a great…

New ADAS System Videos Added to John Bean Website

New videos have been added to the John Bean website to help users get the most out of the award-winning Tru-Point advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration tool. The Tru-Point…

Super Clean Custom

Ray Rolfe’s 1946 Ford pickup is one of the nicest we’ve ever seen. Pickup trucks have changed immeasurably over the last 80 years. When Ray Rolfe’s…

Fix Network: The Corporation of the Future!

As the automotive aftermarket experiences rapid transformation, Fix Network is not merely adapting; they’re setting the standard and leading the way toward a sustainable and innovative…

Dealing in Dents

Different options for small repair revenue… During times where, operating costs are high and margins slim, pursuing alternative revenue streams becomes more enticing. For many collision…

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.