Industry Insider

Omar Nabil, Vice President of Claims Solutions Canada at Solera

Canada’s collision repair industry is facing a new reality as catastrophic weather events become increasingly common across the country. From hailstorms and flooding to wildfires, tornadoes and high winds, these events can create sudden surges in damaged vehicles while putting pressure on repair facilities, insurers and salvage operations. At the same time, the vehicles arriving at collision centres are becoming increasingly complex. Advanced driver assistance systems, electrified powertrains, parts availability and repair capacity can all influence whether a damaged vehicle is repaired or declared a total loss -- making preparation more important than ever. In this abridged edition of Collision Repair magazine’s Industry Insider, Mackenzie Grant speaks with IAA Canada managing director Blair Earle and Colorado State University atmospheric scientist Phil Klotzbach about the changing weather landscape, the collision repair industry's role in catastrophe response and what businesses can do to prepare before the next major event hits.

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