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Collision repair shops face constant challenges: rising costs, tight margins, and customers who demand quick, reliable service. Since OEM parts make up more than 70 percent of all parts purchased, one of the fastest ways for these businesses to improve profitability is by focusing on original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts...

The second Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) of the year took place in Calgary last week, bringing together collision repair professionals, insurers, dealers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), educators, suppliers, and service providers to connect and explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry.  Calibration and collaboration: How Advanced...

Ottawa, Ontario, September 18, 2025 – The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) today announced the release of a new Statement of Minimum Canadian Standards in Collision Repair, designed to establish a consistent baseline for safe, high-quality auto body repairs across the country. As vehicle technology continues to evolve...

In a busy shop, every minute matters. APT Auto Parts Trading helps you keep jobs on schedule with a wide selection of CAPA Certified parts, ready to ship from local warehouses across Canada. When you order from APT, you get the right part, delivered fast, backed by quality and service...

Sometimes going back-to-basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. Let us see how to identify tire tread patterns and their repair considerations.  Where the rubber meets the road, the tire contact patch is the sole part of the tire that comes into direct contact...

The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) Steering Committee guides the establishment of priority areas for CCIF and ensures the continued success of CCIF events. CCIF offers Canada’s collision sector—collision repairers, suppliers, insurers, associations, to original equipment manufacturers and educators—exclusive opportunities to discuss and share industry trends and challenges.    The CCIF...