Media Kit 2026 TOP TECHNOLOGY, SERVICES, AND COLLISION REPAIR INFORMATION
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PROVIDING FULL SERVICE SOLUTIONS Print, digital, integration, and production services Founded in 2001, Media Matters Inc. remains the cornerstone and leading provider of news and information for the Canadian collision repair industry. Through our print and digital platforms—including Collision Repair magazine, Collision Québec, Canadian Auto Recyclers, Bodyworx Professional, Training Directory, Buyers Guide, Tow Pro and EV Repair magazine—we deliver top-tier products and services to this market. Our mission is to uphold the industry’s professional standards, while our commitment is to provide the most relevant, up-to-date content paired with solutions that drive results. With our print, digital, and additional services, we lead the way in helping you connect with your target audience. By leveraging our experience, knowledge, passion, integrity, and dedication, we ensure efficient customer reach and the best return on investment.
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Darryl Simmons
647.409.7070
publisher@collisionrepairmag.com
Gloria Mann
647.998.5677
gd.mann@rogers.com
Wanja Mann
705.928.0653
wanjamann1@gmail.com
William Simmons
416.536.9285
william@mediamatters.ca
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81% PREFER US OVER ANY OTHER INDUSTRY PUBLICATION
80% TRUST US TO BEST REPRESENT THE INDUSTRY
CANADIAN DISTRIBUTION COLLISION REPAIR MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION Distributed to over 9,500 collision repair industry professionals including:
79% READ EVERY ISSUE COVER TO COVER
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*Based on an independent survey conducted by IPAO Market Research, we are the undisputed leaders among print and digital media serving the Canadian collision repair industry. The results speak for themselves. MEDIAMATTERS.CA
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SOCIAL MEDIA Stay connected with our magazine through social media, where we share exclusive content, behind-the-scenes looks and updates on upcoming issues. Follow us on your favourite platforms for a daily dose of inspiration, sneak peeks, and interactive discussions with our community of readers. Social media allows us to extend the magazine experience beyond the page, offering you timely news, featured articles and opportunities to engage directly with the content. Whether it’s a new feature story or a trending topic, our social channels keep you informed and connected in real time.
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ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY Be part of our popular bi-weekly industry Insider podcast and webinar series designed to bring you the latest industry insights and information through a combination of interviews and discussions with leaders, influencers, and experts across the collision repair industry.
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Webinars are a highly effective way to connect, communicate technology advancements, build awareness of your company’s technical expertise, showcase customer testimonials and explain product differentiators. Each live event is available on demand and promoted on the Collision Repair website for 12 months.
Collision Repair’s Industry Insider podcast features collision repair experts tackling the chief trends and topics affecting the Canadian sector. From deep dives into the top technologies of today’s market to collision claims trends and upcoming ventures from industry-leading companies, our podcast provides a comprehensive opportunity to share information with your target audience and parlay your message across the collision community. Our bi-weekly episodes, up to 30 minutes in length, are published to all podcast hosting sites: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Amazon music/audible and YouTube. Podcasts are also shared in the Collision Repair daily E-zine, which is sent to more than 9,500+ subscribers, and advertised on the Collision Repair mag site.
What the Collision Repair webinar experience offers:
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•3 custom email deployment promotions •4 weeks of promotional advertising on collisionrepairmag.com •Splash page that can be customized. Options available •Social Media Postings before, during, and after webinar • Media Matters team will work closely with your team through advertising, presentation, and post deployment •Simulcast / live streaming on Facebook with ability to comment •Post webinar advertisement of recording
• Link to webinar recording for further advertisement via your website and social media accounts •Post webinar distribution of one piece of relevant collateral on your behalf •Ability to engage with the audience via a live Q&A and interactive polls
Contact your sales representative to learn how your company can book its own feature podcast or webinar presentation!
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THE PODCAST PACKAGE INCLUDES: • One on one planning assistance with a member of the editorial team • Up to 30 minute final podcast (Speak to your sales associate for details) • Top E-zine slot placement at launch, sent to our 9,500+ subscribers • Included for multiple days in the E-zine post launch as a promo E-zine banner • Available on our website and streaming services for 6+ months • Billboard 970x250 or sidebar 300x250 for 2 weeks post podcast launch on CRM
Contact your sales rep for a detailed Podcast information package.
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DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES Digital marketing is prevalent and now more than ever, an integral part of marketing efforts within the Canadian collision repair community. It’s immediate, measurable, flexible and cost effective. Designed to deliver your message and stay connected through multiple platforms which deliver the rich experience of Media Matters Inc.’s most read news, opinion and analysis in the Canadian collision repair industry. Enhance your static ad with interactive features such as a video overlay or engage through our Podcasts and Webinars. Our digital offerings capture the attention and imagination of readers. Speak to your Account Representative for more information and pricing for our Collision Repair daily E-zine, Canadian Auto Recyclers bi-weekly E-zine or ad placement on any of our websites. Podcast and Webinar sponsorships are available. Our websites provide compelling and relevant content to the collision repair industry on a daily basis. Like their print counterparts, collisionrepairmag.com, Collision Repair daily E-zine, the online Training Directory and the digital Buyer’s Guide keep the collision repair industry up-to-date with the latest business, industry, training, product news and more. New content is uploaded to each site daily, with exclusive interviews and industry event coverage, to keep you up to date with the latest.
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ANCILLARY SERVICES We believe in partnership. That is why we are committed to helping you get the job done. We offer creative services for your print or digital advertising needs whether it’s a simple banner, sponsored content, webinar listing or an advertorial. We also provide translation for those active in the Québec market. Whether it’s video, polybag sampling, sponsorship or inserts we are here to serve. All you have to do is ask. Ask your sales representative for more information and quotes.
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Looking to put your brand in front of a highly engaged collision repair audience? Collision Repair magazine’s LinkedIn newsletter, delivered weekly, highlights the top stories in the industry, and reaches thousands of professionals every issue. With strong engagement, a growing subscriber base, and opportunities for clickable banner placement, this newsletter is a powerful platform to showcase your products or services directly to decision-makers in the collision repair community.
Weekly LinkedIn newsletter featuring the industry’s top three stories Delivered every Friday to over 3,000 subscribers Reaches an additional 7,800+ LinkedIn followers Average email open rate of 42% Engaged readership that shares and reposts content E ach issue remains archived and accessible on LinkedIn
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY Sponsoring our LinkedIn newsletter is a powerful way to place your brand directly in front of engaged professionals across the collision repair industry.
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ACCELERATE YOUR BRAND’S IMPACT! WITH SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS BOLSTERED BY COLLISION REPAIR MAGAZINE Amplify your brand’s voice, gain “likes” and “shares” while connecting with a targeted audience of eager and informed Canadian collision repair experts. Collision Repair magazine is here to connect you to our audience of more than 12,400 dedicated collision repair industry representatives. With our new sponsored social media post offering, your company’s news—from events to product announcements, how-tos, video content and more—can be presented to our widespread social media audience: more than 12,400 professionals across North America and beyond.
Our base-level sponsored social media post includes: One social media post, published to all Collision Repair magazine social platforms (12.4k total followers) A brief (80-word max.) blurb to accompany social post*
One featured image to accompany post One link to accompany post** * can be written by magazine’s editorial staff, if needed ** link can direct to Collision Repair mag webpage, or company webpage/landing page
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ADD-ONS AVAILABLE For an added fee, your company can add: • Additional graphics/photos attached to post; OR •Video attached to post
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NEWSLETTER & E-ZINE Connect with more than 9,500+ opt in subscribers with the Collision Repair magazine daily E-zine. Our daily E-zine contains fresh news content sent directly to industry professionals every morning. Additional advertising banner options are available in 600x160 format with links to your website or social media destination. Ask your sales representative about the special EV Repair E-zine and the Canadian Auto Recyclers E-zines.
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We have combined our Buyer’s Guide digital listings with our Daily E-zine for an exciting new product placement opportunity! The Daily E-zine goes out to more than 9,500 opt-in industry subscribers and is a great way to get more notice for your products! Your selected product will appear in our new product of the week slot within the Collision Repair Daily E-zine, on the homepage of the Buyer’s Guide website www.collisionrepairmag.com/buyers-guide and in the next print edition of Collision Repair magazine. Feature a new product or one that already exists in the catalog! Your product will connect to your new or existing listing on the Buyer’s Guide website where you can provide more information, display additional photos and more!
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PRODUCT OF THE WEEK • 1/4 page product spotlight print ad in Collision Repair magazine and in the annual Buyer’s Guide. • Buyer’s Guide and Collision Repair Homepage section for a week • An E-zine announcement sent to 9,500+ subscribers • Option to add video and additional images to digital listing • “How To Buy” button linking to URL of your choice • Product added to the 2026 Buyer’s Guide digital listings • 1 Customer E-zine banner ad placed above the “product of the week” announcement in the E-zine Also available is the Training of the Week, CAR Recycler Spotlight, Shop Floor Solutions or EV Repair Profile of the Week options. Contact your sales representative for a detailed information package. MEDIAMATTERS.CA
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PROFILES OF THE WEEK “Training of the Week” highlights outstanding training programs, courses, or educational initiatives that have made a significant impact. Whether it’s a groundbreaking online course or a unique workshop, we delve into the details of what makes these training opportunities exceptional. “Profile of the Week” introduces you to inspiring individuals from the industry who have achieved remarkable milestones, contributed significantly to their communities, or demonstrated exceptional talents. Through their stories, you’ll gain insight into their journeys, motivations, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. “Recycler Spotlight,” we turn our attention to the Canadian auto recyclers members of our community who are making a positive difference through recycling initiatives. From innovative recycling projects to creative upcycling ideas, we explore the efforts of those who are leading the way in sustainable living. Join us each week as we celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of our industry members.
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PUBLICATIONS We are pleased to offer both print and digital magazine options, giving you the flexibility to choose how you prefer to enjoy our content. With a subscription, you can receive the latest issue delivered directly to your door or instantly access it online from any device. Our digital editions offer the same great content as print, with added convenience and interactive features. Whether you prefer the tactile experience of a printed magazine or the convenience of reading on the go, our subscription options ensure you’ll never miss an issue.
PRINT AND DIGITAL MAGAZINES collisionrepairmag.com
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Canadian Auto Recyclers
Collision Repair magazine is the authoritative voice of the Canadian collision repair industry. This is supported by the IPAO readership study indicating that 80% of respondents agreed that Collision Repair magazine best represents the industry. With an audited circulation of more than 8,600 readers, we reach key decision makers in virtually all corners of the industry, including collision repair facilities nationally, manufacturers, OEMS, insurers, distributors, jobbers and educators. Every issue features the most current and relevant news impacting the collision repair industry today.
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Bodyworx Professional is written exclusively for professional autobody technicians. Bodyworx Professional is dedicated to celebrating the pride, passion and skill of the men and women working back of shop. The magazine features their accomplishments,underscores the importance of training in a rapidly developing technology-based industry, showcases career achievements and highlights the burgeoning customization and restyling market. The focus is on providing relevant content that taps into the dreams, aspirations, and excitement that this industry offers.
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In partnership with the Automotive Recyclers of Canada, the bilingual Canadian Auto Recyclers showcases the most modern and progressive auto recycling facilities from across the country. AN IS NUA SU L E
Along with the most up-to-date news on changing market conditions, trends and the rise of a new generation. Canadian Auto Recyclers brings the perfect blend of tradition, progressive, future-friendly practices and environmentally conscious programs.
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The Collision Repair Annual Buyer’s Guide & Directory is a one-stop print and digital resource featuring 100+ products and services. It is an easy and accessible reference tool for the industry, its suppliers and manufacturers. With the strength of our editorial reputation along with the Buyer’s Guide’s print and digital format, this resource includes relevant and specific industry sectors such as parts, refinishing, tools, accessories and more. There is no better source for finding centralized product and service information.
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Serving the Quebec-based collision repair market, Collision Québec extends the mission of Collision Repair magazine in this distinct Frenchonly publication published two times a year and distributed to more than 2,400 collision repair facilities and Quebec-based companies serving the industry throughout the province. Every edition includes profiles on the province’s industry leaders as well as regional newsand trends, providing all the information progressive repairers need to thrive in the Quebec market.
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EV Repair EV Repair magazine provides the latest information on electric vehicle collision repair in Canada. This website and magazine is your go-to source for information on electric vehicle repair in Canada. We provide safety tips, business advice, product reviews and more! AN IS NUA SU L E
EV Repair website and magazine is the only publication in Canada that focuses exclusively on electric vehicle collision repair. From safety features to business opportunities, we cover everything you need to know about repairing EVs that have been in a collision. MEDIAMATTERS.CA
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DIGITAL MAGAZINE These digital editions enhance the reader experience with interactive features and multimedia content, allowing our audience to engage anytime, anywhere. By embracing digital formats, we reach a wider audience and provide a more sustainable option. Explore our digital offerings for convenience and innovation!
INTERACTIVE FEATURES To enhance your reading experience, this digital magazine includes interactive features designed for seamless engagement. Throughout the pages, you’ll find live links that instantly connect you to related articles, videos, and external resources with a simple click. We’ve also embedded live QR codes, allowing you to quickly access exclusive content, promotions, and multimedia experiences directly from your smartphone. These features are here to bring our stories to life—making your journey through each issue more dynamic, informative, and connected.
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WEBSITE POP-UP AD OPTIONS To support our content and connect our audience with relevant offers, our website features pop-up ad options designed to be both effective and non-intrusive. These pop-ups can highlight special promotions, important updates, or partner messages, appearing at key moments during your visit. Whether it’s a time-sensitive deal or exclusive content, our pop-up ads are strategically timed to enhance—rather than disrupt—your browsing experience.
SPECIFIC WEB AD PLACEMENT OPTIONS Each page of our website magazine pages include dedicated banner ad slots, offering prime visibility for brands and partners. These strategically placed banners ensure your message reaches our engaged audience without interrupting their reading experience. With options available across article pages, category sections, and feature stories, our banner slots provide a high-impact opportunity to promote your brand in a visually prominent and effective way.
Contact your Media Matters representative today for more information
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Darryl Simmons
647.409.7070
publisher@collisionrepairmag.com
Gloria Mann
647.998.5677
gd.mann@rogers.com
Wanja Mann
705.928.0653
wanjamann1@gmail.com
William Simmons
416.536.9285
william@mediamatters.ca
“We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada”
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Sample Advertorials he automotive industry is smackdab in the middle of some massive transformations. With challenges like vehicle electrification, rising repair complexity, diverse technologies facing the industry, Bill Brower, senior vice president of global industry relations and North American claims, believes the collision repair industry will experience more change in the next five years than it’s seen in the past 20 years. As a global provider of claims technologies, Bill Brower, senior vice Solera aims to lead the way in how the president of global automotive industry navigates these factors. industry relations and Two ways the company is forging new Solera and Simplicity Car Care co-hosted the first-ever Automotive Sustainability Summit in June 2024. North American claims. methods in the automotive industry: through its pursuit of sustainable collision claims shop may be powered by a local electric become the most rewarding partnership of my and via the incorporation of advanced AI company; that could be run by solar power, career,” said Torres, adding that he’s already technologies in its Qapter estimating platform. hydroelectric, et cetera.” seen significant increases in yearly sales. Collision Repair mag spoke to Brower to Torres stressed that AI is a tool, not a magic “Scope three is the most difficult to track,” hear firsthand the various ways Solera is added Brower. “This would be the carbon wand. The technology can shave a 90-minute shaking things up for the benefit of bodyshops, created in the creation of parts that you, non-drive estimate down to a 20-minute job, insurance providers and consumers alike. the collision centre, ultimately use in your but AI is no replacement for a human being. “If you invest in a welder, or a frame rack, repair. So, it’s all of the carbon emissions WHAT IS A ‘SUSTAINABLE CLAIM’? created in that process, from the gathering or in training for a technician, why would you of raw materials to developing the part and not invest in AI? It’s a tool that can help your “When you think about collision claims, shipping the part.” team work more productively. The estimate the question of sustainability is: how is this The Solera sustainable claims score card is 85 to 90 percent complete by the time the car being repaired? At Solera, we have been tracks carbon emissions in the different vehicle reaches disassembly.” researching sustainability and working in scopes and presents that information to the Solera’s AI tech is constantly learning from this space for about three and a half years to business, along with strategies on how to photos submitted to the system globally. create sustainable estimatics,” said Brower. reduce emissions contributions. The company “AI is transformative for our industry— “In summary, sustainable estimatics put the technology and their sustainable particularly for bodyshops,” said Brower. “If measures the amount of carbon that’s mission as a whole on display for the industry you think about running a bodyshop today, generated in a collision repair. Sustainable at the first-ever Automotive Sustainability you want to be as efficient as can be. Personally, estimatics provides guidance on how to Summit, hosted by Solera and Simplicity I’d like to be able to capture the damage lower emissions.” through photographs, create an estimate Car Care, in June. When asked why a collision centre “We heard loud and clear from the electronically and speed up the process.” would be interested in pursuing sustainable insurance companies represented that this claims, Brower said Solera’s advice for more is a high priority and we must do more to drive BRINGING BOTH TOGETHER sustainable practices—which includes sustainability in collision repair claims,” said With sustainable efforts and artificial strategies like using green recycled parts Brower. “Our Sustainability Council is a way wherever possible, and repair over replace— for Simplicity Car Care and Solera to bring intelligence-empowered estimatics, Solera can enable lower cycle times, length of rental the industry together to discuss strategies for is leading the way in transforming the claims and keep technicians happy. sustainability. See what we can do together to industry for the benefit of the environment “Plus consumers, in most cases, prefer move the needle toward a more sustainable and businesses operating in the automotive repair sector. to go for the eco-friendly collision repair,” industry, particularly in Canada.” “We feel that, in this era of transformation, he added. Solera can help lead the automotive industry As a global company that recognizes INCORPORATION AI IN ESTIMATING by sharing the message of sustainability and the collision industry’s carbon emissions Sebastian Torres, president and owner of leveraging the power of new technologies.” contributions, Solera feels that sustainability is an area where the company can pave a way CARSTAR Torcam Group has used Solera’s AI estimating features in a recent capacity for the collision repair ecosystem. Solera’s sustainable claims technology is management overhaul. He’s raved about the ISO certified. It tracks a company’s emissions technology’s abilities. In January, Torres’ Brantford store was about four to six weeks in the three scopes of carbon. Scan the QR code to learn “Scope one is the carbon you produce in backlogged. By June, backlogs were down to more about Solera’s endeavours your own bodyshop, the emissions that you one to two weeks. He told breakout session in sustainable claims, artificial control. Scope two carbon emissions arise attendees that the results have been amazing. intelligence and more. “I can honestly say this work with Solera has from the energy used in your shop. Your
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“The integration of 3M™ RepairStack™ Billables Invoicing allows us to invoice supplies to each specific claim. This has provided us with much more accurate reporting for each job and has had a direct impact on our shop and paint supply profitability.”
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here are three major components of consideration when it comes to 3M™ RepairStack™ Performance Solutions benefits, according to Ryan Fuller, digital solutions marketing manager for 3M™. “3M™ RepairStack™ was put together based on requests we received specifically from bodyshops. It all comes back to improving how you operate your business. We want to help collision centres run a better business, not just a better bodyshop,” Fuller told Collision Repair. 3M™RepairStack™ is more than an innovative storage cabinet. The technology tracks material usage and re-orders product when needed, which keeps your skilled repair personnel away from irrelevant tasks and on the specialized jobs where they’re really needed. The billables invoicing component allows collision centres to accurately document repairs and report materials to get paid appropriately for all the components used in that job. Data from materials, invoicing and sales can be compared for advanced visibility on gross profitability, efficiency, sales per estimator, sales per technician, use of material compared to labour hours and much more. Fuller pointed out that, in 3M’s conversations with collision centres, the number-one problem is labour. “It’s two different angles of the same problem: either they can’t get people at all, or there’s some people, but they don’t have exactly the right skills. 3M™ helps that problem by automating operations that can be automated; whether it’s integrations with bodyshop management systems, distributor management systems, integrations with paint portals, et cetera. “By automating these operations, the skilled labourer can focus on the skilled projects they need to,” Fuller explained. Precise material usage reports can provide far more information than you may think. Materials are categorized when staff remove them from inventory; the exact volume and dollar amount of that material will be recorded on the repair order and in your files.
— Randy Weber Owner, Auto Reset Group 3M™RepairStack™ is an integrated and automated solution offering universal inventory management, streamlined blueprinting and billing as well as real-time business performance analysis.
“We want to help collision centres run a better business, not just a better bodyshop.” — Ryan Fuller Digital solutions marketing manager, 3M™
“Say technician A goes through about $3 of abrasive per job, and you see via 3M™ RepairStack™ that an apprentice is using $6 of abrasives per job. We can look into it, figure out why that apprentice may be using more than they need, address the issue and ultimately use fewer materials, and save money,” explained Fuller. “You can also compare dollar amounts per job; dollar amounts per labour hour and other data to track against yourself and compare over time.” 3M™RepairStack™ can be integrated with two different bodyshop management programs available to the Canadian market: BodyShop Connect and Axalta ProfitNet. Solutions are customizable to the collision centre’s liking. If you seek the 3M™ RepairStack™program with built-in billable invoicing only, there’s an option for you.
Perhaps you have an organized space for your materials already and you don’t need the full 3M™ RepairStack™ cabinet, just the scanner. Or you can opt for the full suite of solutions—cabinets, software, scanner and all—to achieve your desired results. Randy Weber and Brooklyn Brugess from Auto Reset Group in Ontario have been using 3M™ RepairStack™ at their CSN Walkerton location for more than year now. They first received the recommendation from Brown’s Auto Supply. “The main selling feature for us was the ease of signing out products for our technicians, as well as the integration of 3M™ RepairStack™ Billables Invoicing,” Brooklyn, business deveopment manager for Auto Reset Group, told Collision Repair. “Introducing 3M™ RepairStack™ at two out of our three total facilities has been a very
“We would definitely recommend 3M™ RepairStack™. It has greatly increased our business’ efficiencies through the ease of signing out products, inventory reporting and claim-specific invoicing. We’re currently installing 3M™ RepairStack™ in our third facility.” Randy and Brooklyn both said the 3M™RepairStack™ training process is simple. “Technicians have to log in using their code and a scanner system. Since they have the scanning device in their hand, it’s a quick process to scan out any items they require. The automated scans eliminate inaccurate quantities and product discrepancies as the bar code on each product is scanned directly,” said Brooklyn.
— Brooklyn Brugess Business development manager, Auto Reset Group
positive change, not only for our technicians signing the products out on the floor, but also for our administration team,” added Randy, owner and president of Auto Reset Group. “The integration of 3M™ RepairStack™ Billables Invoicing allows us to invoice supplies to each specific claim. This has provided us with much more accurate reporting for each job and has had a direct impact on our shop and paint supply profitability.” “We’re setting 3M™RepairStack™ up at our third shop as we speak,” said Brooklyn. CSN Walkerton was initially seeking a something that would counteract any instances of human error in material tracking and ordering. “Challenges included a technician simply forgetting to write down a product they grabbed, or writing down an incorrect quantity for the amount of one item used. Intelligible writing also caused us to be charged and re-order products that weren’t necessarily the ones we used,” said Brooklyn. “We would definitely recommend 3M™ RepairStack™. It has greatly increased our business’ efficiencies through the ease of signing out products, inventory reporting and claim-specific invoicing.” For more information on 3M™RepairStack™Performance Solutions, visit 3M.ca/RepairStack or contact your local 3M sales representative today.
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