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AI, Profitability and Customer Experience: The New Winning Trio for Collision Repair Shops
The collision repair industry is undergoing a major transformation. Between insurer expectations, labour shortages, and rapidly
The collision repair industry is undergoing a major transformation. Between insurer expectations, labour shortages, and rapidly
Quick “Mood Surveys”: Useful but Limited In many companies, quick “mood surveys” have become
In many shops, parts returns are still seen as just another daily annoyance. “It’s
In an automotive sector undergoing rapid transformation, human resources management and preserving a strong corporate culture are
By Karim Mouldi Quebec’s automotive repair and heavy-duty collision repair sectors are facing growing
In 2025, the used oil recovery system managed by the SOGHU once again demonstrated its strength
By Pierre Desmarchais, Business Coach, Trainer and Speaker I wouldn’t be far off if I said that, for as
Written by: Chantal Nadeau-Cox Addressing technician shortages, turnover costs, and the fight for skilled
By Jonathan Pilon Executive President of CCPQ – Corporation des carrossiers professionnels du Québec. Progress
By Charles Aubry Discussions held during Consolidated Collision Services (CCS) University confirmed that OEM
Press release : AAPEX Stars familiar with fans of the NWSL, NBA, NASCAR, MLB, NFL, and Hollywood, will make public appearances and sign autographs at the event in Las Vegas
Despite an estimated 5% decline in North American replacement-tire demand, the Finnish tiremaker grew sales by 5.6% in comparable currencies. Nokian Tyres has reported solid first-half 2026 results, with global
With SATA Automation announcing its partnership with CurveRobot to distribute the new jetstream — currently introduced in Europe with North American release in the planning stage — it’s understandable that
Press release : UAP UAP Inc., a leader in the automotive aftermarket industry and home to NAPA AUTOPRO in Canada, is pleased to welcome SuperTech Auto Repair to the NAPA
Press release published by UAP on June 26, 2026 Saniquip-Bergor, a member of the UAP group, has acquired Hydraline, a trusted supplier of hydraulic, pneumatic and refuse equipment parts. This
Text published by AIA Canada on June 4, 2026 Software-defined vehicles are no longer a future concept. They are already reshaping how vehicles are designed, maintained, and repaired, and Canada’s auto
The collision repair industry is undergoing a major transformation. Between insurer expectations, labour shortages, and rapidly evolving technologies, shop managers are now being forced to rethink the way they operate. One trend stands out in
Quick “Mood Surveys”: Useful but Limited In many companies, quick “mood surveys” have become a fast way to take the pulse of teams. A few simple questions, asked regularly, can
In many shops, parts returns are still seen as just another daily annoyance. “It’s part of the job,” we often hear. Yet this mindset downplays a major issue. In reality, parts
In an automotive sector undergoing rapid transformation, human resources management and preserving a strong corporate culture are becoming strategic challenges. Alexandre Rocheleau, Director of Human Resources at Progi, shares his vision and the levers
By Karim Mouldi Quebec’s automotive repair and heavy-duty collision repair sectors are facing growing pressure due to tighter regulations surrounding the use of temporary foreign workers. The reference wage threshold,
In 2025, the used oil recovery system managed by the SOGHU once again demonstrated its strength and effectiveness. Supported by a robust regulatory framework and the ongoing commitment of partners across the value chain
By Pierre Desmarchais, Business Coach, Trainer and Speaker I wouldn’t be far off if I said that, for as long as I’ve been in this industry—and it’s been a while—rumours predicting the apocalypse have surfaced every 10 to 12 years.
Written by: Chantal Nadeau-Cox Addressing technician shortages, turnover costs, and the fight for skilled talent The True Cost of Turnover While collision shops are already under pressure from performance demands,
By Jonathan Pilon Executive President of CCPQ – Corporation des carrossiers professionnels du Québec. Progress for our industry will not come from a single company or a single initiative, but rather from our
By Charles Aubry Discussions held during Consolidated Collision Services (CCS) University confirmed that OEM certifications are no longer just a competitive advantage. They are now embedded in the performance and