New program expands training access and accelerate Platinum and Gold Class recognitions I-CAR Canada has introduced a new Subscription Program designed to make collision training more accessible and cost-effective for repair shops across the country. This program exclusively for collision repair shops and insurance companies provides unlimited access to online training for all employees under […]

Source: Progi press release Join the Movement Today! Exciting news for Saskatchewan’s collision repair industry! Progi, in collaboration with SGI, is proud to announce the upcoming launch of ProgiSync. This cutting-edge scheduling platform will go live to all SGI-accredited auto body shops in April 2025, and we’re already seeing incredible adoption. Celebrating 100 Early Adopters

by Theresa Jachnycky, business director, Gateway Autobody; written on behalf of the Automotive Trades Association (ATA) of Manitoba On October 4, 2024, the Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba (ATA) held its annual trade show, featuring a high school component as well as the Collision Olympics. Building on the success of last year’s event, the goal

Stuart Klein, vice president, collision programs, AIA Canada, and executive director, I-CAR Canada The 2025 edition of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) Toronto will be combined with the Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference (CAIC). The CAIC is a two-day event put together by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) that brings together

This autumn, ProgiParts, the widely used Canadian auto parts procurement software, is unveiling a major enhancement. By the end of Fall 2024, all collision shops will have access to a new confirmation system that provides instant prices and availability from suppliers, making it easier to provide estimates to their partners. This innovation will enable parts

BREAKING NEWS: Starting November 1st, BMW Canada will restrict sales of certain steel, aluminum, and carbon fiber body parts to BMW Certified Collision Repair Centres only. This follows a similar move by BMW USA, which restricted steel structural parts starting October 1st. With the increasing technology in vehicle engineering, repairs have become more complex, making

Car-O-Liner® Academy is offering state-of-the-art training to help shops stay up-to-date on evolving vehicle technologies and optimize their Car-O-Liner equipment investment. “At Car-O-Liner, our commitment to our customers’ success does not end with the sale,” said Tim Garner, market development manager for Car-O-Liner. “Internally and through our North American distributor network, we offer comprehensive training