Collision Repair News

Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference 2026

AIA Canada delivered again with their Auto Care Conference in Toronto March 10th, 11th, 12th. And it was a sellout ! On Tuesday a session was geared toward the younger…

Is it Impossible to Repair Body Parts?

Information on how to repair body parts exists, but is the process profitable? New polymers, plastics, aluminum, various types of steel, and even carbon fiber make collision repair complex, and…

Boyd Group Reports Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results

Boyd Group has announced its Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results. Key highlights were: Sales increased by 2.4% over the same period in 2024 to $3.1 billion, including incremental sales…

Understanding the Air Requirements of Spray Guns

In automotive refinishing, compressed air plays a critical role. However, this aspect is sometimes overlooked. You only need to look at the problems amateur painters share on social media to…

LKQ Hints at Potential Sale

Back in January, LKQ Corporation (a leading provider of salvage, specialty and aftermarket auto parts), announced that its Board of Directors had initiated a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to…
Two technicians in a workshop handle automotive body parts; one person holds a white front bumper assembly while another person in the background holds a chrome mesh grille.

Mitigating Against Cost Increases

Supply chain disruptions and parts inflation are key trends impacting the way repairers operate. When we look at trends currently shaping the collision repair industry, there…

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.