Shops Are Disappearing…
4 June 2026
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
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
Written by: Chantal Nadeau-Cox Addressing technician shortages, turnover costs, and the fight for skilled talent The True Cost of Turnover
By Jonathan Pilon Executive President of CCPQ – Corporation des carrossiers professionnels du Québec. Progress for our industry will not come from
By: Marc Morin The automotive repair sector—including mechanical services, auto glass, and bodywork—is currently undergoing a major transformation. In this
During the first four months of 2026, independent repair shops reported tire-related sales reaching $926, representing a slight increase of
By Stuart Klein, vice president, collision programs, and executive director, I-CAR Canada For decades, apprenticeship has served as the backbone
By Emily Chung, president and CEO, AIA Canada Government policy is no longer a background influence on workforce development in
By: Michal Hlista After joining Fix Network as Director of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in November, Mary de Guzman’s career in the automotive industry has come
By : Anthony Giagnacovo After years in automotive retail and collision repair, one thing stands out: there is opportunity upstream, before
Three structural factors offset shrinking repair-age sweet-spot through 2032. According to Lang Marketing, the repair-age sweet spot — vehicles between
