CarProof has entered into an agreement with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan to include vehicles bought back through the CAMVAP program in its reports. Data provided by CAMVAP will inform consumers nationwide whether a used vehicle they are considering…
Service information and the future of collision repair will highlight the Automotive Service & Repair Week Industry Forum this October.The Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) Industry Forum and Reception is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m.…
Leading collision repair group hits “The Big Easy” for fall conference
Fix Auto, one of North America’s largest networks of independent collision repair centres, is now requireing at least one person per location to reach a specified level of I-CAR training.It made an announcement to its affiliates across Canada.“Fix Auto moves…
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Mitchell International, Inc., a provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the property and casualty claims and collision repair industries, has announced the appointment of Tim Malone as director of sales & service for Mitchell’s Canadian operations. He will…
LGM, a supplier of extended warranty, credit insurance, wear protection and automotive theft deterrent products, announced that it has again partnered with BMW Group Financial Services Canada to offer consumers the new BMW and Mini Appearance Protection program. BMW and…
Xinyi Auto Glass (North America) has become a Silver Sponsor in this year’s unprecedented Auto Glass Week event in Memphis, Tenn., in September.“Xinyi Auto Glass (North America) is thrilled to take part in Auto Glass Week. We look forward to…
SPX Service Solutions, selected by Chrysler Group LLC as the administrator of the new Mopar TechAuthority website, has recently launched a revamped, global website: techauthority.com. the official source for all Chrysler Group LLC vehicle service information and supplies.The enhanced site…
Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) 2011 has announced that Ron Nagy, AAM, president and owner of Nagy’s Collision Center, will serve as the event chairman for the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE); and Mitch Schneider, AAM, owner and…
An investigation by NASA engineers has found that faulty electronics were not behind Toyota’s unintended acceleration incidents.“NASA found no evidence that a malfunction in electronics caused large unintended accelerations,” said Michael Kirsch, principal engineer and team lead of the study…
Designed for panel and multi-panel use, the Montana PE1500 Clearcoat offers outstanding dry times for a speed clear when applied over a properly applied basecoat colour and meets Canadian VOC regulations.PE1500 increases productivity by maximizing vehicle throughput. The company reports…