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Consumer Choice Award 2019 Top Service Providers

Consumer Choice Award 2019 Top Service Providers

Consumer Choice Award is thrilled to announce the 2019 Top Service Providers in their respective sectors for the Vancouver & Surrey Region. We would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to all this year's winners and Craftsman Collision; your dedication to superior service has resonated with the people of Vancouver and Surrey Region. Each year across Canada, Consumer Choice Award gathers…
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New Wedge Clamp head brings impressive set of tools

New Wedge Clamp head brings impressive set of tools

The Craftsman Group, owner of Western Canada’s largest autobody repair chain Craftsman Collision, has appointed a uniquely qualified candidate to take charge of one of its family companies, equipment manufacturer Wedge Clamp Systems Inc. With credentials including Red Seal autobody repair certification, extensive real estate experience and certification, years of head office management and a recently earned MBA, Mark Greenberg…
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Smiles all around, as Craftsman Opens in Quesnel

Smiles all around, as Craftsman Opens in Quesnel

New Technology Collision in Quesnel joins expanding Craftsman team BC’s largest collision repair chain is delighted to announce that it has opened a new location in Quesnel. Known for its slogan Air Miles and Bigger Smiles, North Vancouver-based Craftsman Collision has purchased New Technology Collision, creating the chain’s 41st location overall and 35th in BC and further expanding its market…
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Craftsman Collision Canada Day Fireworks

Craftsman Collision Canada Day Fireworks

Craftsman Aiming for Bigger Smiles at Okanagan Canada Day Fireworks A company that promises bigger smiles for drivers will be spreading the cheer to visitors at a major Okanagan event - Canada Day firworks. For the third straight year, BC’s largest collision repair chain – with the slogan ‘AirMiles and Bigger Smiles’ – is delighted to announce that it will…
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Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Ctr. (aquarium)

Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Ctr. (aquarium)

Canada's fourth "collect and release" aquarium opens in Gibsons, BC Canada’s fourth community “collect and release” aquarium celebrated its opening with the Sunshine Coast community and other special guests this past week. The Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre showcases 70 local species in 30 live exhibits. Since starting its phased opening in September 2017, the aquarium has received almost 3000…
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Replacement vehicle safety is top priority

Replacement vehicle safety is top priority

It used to be that only the most expensive high end vehicles had all the bells and whistles for driver safety. Meanwhile, reasonably priced family vehicles and inexpensive compacts had the bare basics. However, that has all changed. Drivers have been asking the automotive industry for safer cars and they have been delivering. With more and more car manufacturers trying to get the upper…
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B.C. bodyshops dispute claims of overbilling ICBC

B.C. bodyshops dispute claims of overbilling ICBC

ICBC accredited B.C. body shops are disputing allegations that they’re driving up auto insurance costs by overbilling ICBC. When you look at the massive deficit ICBC finds themselves in, auto body repair payouts make up a small fraction of the debt compared to personal injury claims and legal costs paid out by the crown corporation. Following allegations initially made 3 weeks…
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Craftsman Make a Dent Food Drive – Big success!

Craftsman Make a Dent Food Drive – Big success!

We recently completed our annual Make a Dent Food Drive! Craftsman Collision dedicates a day every year to raise money and food for local Salvation Army Family Services units throughout British Columbia. Now, the big question: How much did we raise? In total, we helped to raise $33,944.70 in donations at this year’s event. “We are incredibly pleased with the results of the…
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Craftsman expands to Prince George, BC

Craftsman expands to Prince George, BC

BC’s leading bodyshop chain has expanded again, this time to the northern city of Prince George. Craftsman Collision’s friendly acquisition of Jack Schultz Autobody and Queensway Autobody has added two more locations to the fast-growing chain, which in Prince George will be known as Schultz-Craftsman Collision. The expansion brings Craftsman’s new total to 42 shops under four names in BC,…
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‘Together, we’re making a Dent in Hunger’…

‘Together, we’re making a Dent in Hunger’…

Craftsman Collision Aims to Fill Courtesy Cars at their annual food drive. On Saturday, September 30th from 1pm – 5pm, Craftsman Collision and Save-On-Foods are teaming up with The Salvation Army to ensure that no families go hungry this fall, by hosting a day long food drive. Craftsman Collision is pledging to match every item donated, which means that for every can donated…
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