Collision Repair News

Multiple Sources to Find Parts for Antique Car

For the owner of an antique vehicle, there are several avenues to find replacement parts. A classic car enthusiast, whether he has one car or 50 in his collection, has…

CCPQ Discussion on the Role of the GAA

During one of its virtual discussions, which took place on May 17, the CCPQ welcomed Denis Janelle, an automobile appraisal consultant from the Groupement des Assureurs automobiles (GAA). Janelle began…

Mutual Understanding and Cooperation

With more pressure on OEMs and insurers to adopt ESG practices, the benefits of using recycled parts become greater. We’ve seen a growing focus on Environmental and Social Governance (ESG)…

The Fix Network Franchisees Meet in Mont-Tremblant

Some 375 members of the Réseau Fix family met on May 11 and 12 in Mont-Tremblant for the large regional 2023 gathering under the theme Evolution. These two days of…

Classic Cars: Best of Both Worlds?

Classic style with modern reliability can make vintage vehicles even more appealing. As we edge further into the 21st century, vehicles that were produced in the 20th become more and…

Steve Hersey Named Plant Manager for NovationSi

Novation Solutions (NovationSi), the manufacturing subsidiary for R.D. Abbott Co. (RDAbbott), has named Steve Hersey Plant Manager. Prior to joining NovationSi, Hersey was General Manager for HEXPOL Compounding in Akron,…

The Key Role of Corporate Workshops

Fix Network relies on its corporate workshops as levers to promote the growth of its franchisees. It’s not in the nature of franchisors to take possession…

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.