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The Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) strike ended after more than two months with an agreement between the MPI and unionised employees. How has this significant event impacted the collision repair industry? by Ian Lau On November 1, 2023, workers at Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) voted to accept a new contract with the Crown corporation, leading […]

The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) is counting down to its annual Spring Conference, now just one week away! Scheduled for March 1 and 2, 2024, this anticipated event will unfold in the beautiful city of Moose Jaw, at the Temple Gardens hotel. Tailored for auto repair industry enthusiasts, the conference promises a comprehensive

Fix Network Canada announces the inauguration of its third training center in Calgary, Alberta – a significant step towards addressing the pressing need for skilled technicians in the automotive repair industry. Recognizing industry’s need for continuous learning and development, Fix Network Canada launched its first Training Centre in Milton, Ontario, in 2019 and added another

For years, the relationship between Canada and Mexico’s auto industry remained strong. In total, “there are over 60 Canadian car part companies operating in Mexico, with over 130 plants in 14 states, employing approximately 30,000 Mexicans”. This partly stems from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which was put into effect back in 1994.

Auto body shops across Metro Vancouver are facing delays with months-long wait times due to staffing and supply problems.  “We’ve never been this far behind before—after the pandemic it slowly built up and now this is the worst it’s been,” said Joseph Mahesh, owner of CSN Cosmos, for globalnews.ca. Drivers are facing up to two

Progi, a software services company specialized in the automotive field, has launched its Capability Month for a fourth consecutive year. Capacity Month is a time of year to remember how essential well-managed operations are to healthy collision shops. November is the time Progi chooses every year, as this is the crucial moment before the peak

Lordco is excited to welcome its sixth Alberta store [PORT COQUITLAM, NOVEMBER 16, 2023] – Lordco Auto Parts, a leading automotive aftermarket retailer, is proud to announce the opening of its newest store in Red Deer, Alberta, marking the company’s sixth location in the province. This expansion follows the recent opening of Lordco’s fifth store in Alberta, situated

Recent claims data debunks perception that electric vehicles (EVs) are more often declared a total loss following a collision than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts SAN DIEGO, Calif.—November 8, 2023—Mitchell, an Enlyte company and leading technology and information provider for the Property & Casualty (P&C) claims and Collision Repair industries, today released its latest trends report: Plugged-In: EV Collision

Scholarship Fund Partnership with Larsen Motorsports Supports Education for Students in Automotive-Related Fields CLEVELAND – Nov. 6, 2023 – Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and several well-known painters showed their support for young talent entering the collision repair industry by partnering with the Blazing Trails Scholarship Fund at the recent 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

SATA Canada Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of a new GeneralManager, Mr. George Varagic, effective Wednesday November 1, 2023. Mr. Joern Stoever, who has been serving as General Manager, in addition toExport Sales Manager, since September 2022, will be around for the next fewmonths in order to guarantee a seamless transition. Mr. Varagic