A repair plan is produced for each collision repair, for the same reasons a house builder needs a blueprint for a construction project, or a chef follows a recipe for a dish. When a vehicle is towed in, or if we deem a vehicle to be non-drivable, a repair plan will be prepared upon reception to fully assess the extent of the damage. On the other hand, if a vehicle is safe to drive, and the owner agrees to schedule the vehicle for repairs based on the estimate provided, a repair plan will be prepared once the vehicle comes in for the repairs. Ultimately, both scenarios lead to the same repair p ..read more

Reassembling a vehicle is one of the last steps of the vehicle repair process, where all the parts and components are put back into place. Unlike a 1000 piece puzzle, you don’t get to double-check a picture to guide you through the reassembly. But the guys aren’t completely in the dark: They rely on a system that helps make sure no pieces are left behind. It makes sense that the basics of reassembly work begin during the first steps of the build down, where all the pieces are taken apart and deployed on a rolling parts rack. The technicians at the build down stage have to organize and document ..read more

Friday, March 23 — Champlain Auto Body – CSN has won ‘Service Business Excellence Award’ at Expansion Dieppe Entrepreneurs’ Gala. We have always paid extra attention to our customers to make sure they receive the best experience, so we are grateful that it was acknowledged by Expansion Dieppe. We want to take a moment to reflect on the meaning behind that prize and to thank those who played a vital role in our success. To our customers, who have been loyal supporters for all these years and have trusted our shop with their vehicles, thank you! To our employees, who have understood the importan ..read more

Wouldn’t it be great if there were a way for young undergraduates to learn a trade while being employed? Wait a minute… That already exists! It’s called The New Brunswick Teen Apprentice Program (NBTAP). The NBTAP is an industry led pre-apprentice program for qualifying students starting in Grade 10 or Grade 11. Meet Kyle Drouillard. He is the most recent member of the Champlain Auto Body team. Although he still hasn’t finished college, Kyle already has months of experience in the collision repair industry, thanks to his apprenticeship. Throughout the next few years, Kyle will periodically go ..read more

There are many reasons why we should enjoy a staycation. It allows you to save on traveling of course, but honestly, how often do we take the time to enjoy this area? People travel from far and wide to come to this region, so it might be time for us to have a taste of what our province has to offer. Whether intended or not, we should be proud to take a staycation and we should stop trying to convince ourselves that it’s because we need to catch up on chores at home. Let’s take the time to enjoy our region to the fullest as if we were tourists from far away. The chores will have to wait another ..read more

Choosing the right collision center to repair your vehicle can be a little bit overwhelming, especially when you’ve recently been involved in a car accident. Of course we think you should always consider our shop to fix your car, but if you choose not to, here are a few pointers to help you identify the good body shops. Satisfaction rating. Everyone in your entourage may have different recommendations based on their personal experience. You can always compare those references with online ratings. When satisfied customers take the time to leave us a 5 stars rating, it means a lot to us. It sh ..read more

There are new changes coming your way in regards of air conditioning. It may not seem that interesting for most people, but this change requires our center to acquire a new tool. We are talking about A/C refrigerant moving from R-134a to R-1234yf. This means the vehicle manufacturers are starting to use a more efficient and environmentally friendly gas to keep your A/C working. At CSN – Champlain Auto Body, we have everything we need to repair vehicles that are now equipped with the new R-1234yf gas, as well as the conventional R-134a. When the front end of a vehicle is damaged, we need to ver ..read more

Original source of this article By Jeff Sanford Moncton, New Brunswick — May 11, 2017 — After a year-long renovation, CSN-Champlain Auto Body has reason to celebrate. The Moncton, New Brunswick, repair facility flung open the doors recently to show off slick new equipment and an expanded facility. The collision repair centre put in a new addition and expanded the floor from 10,000 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft. CSN-Champlain Auto Body’s renovations also include a new double downdraft prep station and two new 27-foot downdraft paint booths. The facility has put in new resistance spot welders , alumi ..read more

CSN-Champlain Auto Body receives first CCIAP accreditation in New Brunswick By Barett Poley From collisionrepairmag.com Newly added plaque in our lobby. Moncton, New Brunswick — March 22, 2017 — CSN-Champlain Auto Body has received the first Advanced level CCIAP accreditation in New Brunswick, as well as the first CCIAP accreditation in the province overall. The Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP) is a certification program set up by the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada. CCIAP presently offers several different levels of certification. The  CCIAP A ..read more

When a car comes to our shop, our goal is to make sure it leaves in the exact condition it was before the accident. The paint is the finishing touch that seals a collision repair as if it never happened. In most cases, only a small portion of the car has to be painted, so matching the exact colour of the car is the real challenge. If we recreate the original colour of the car, a distinct discoloration could be seen on the rest of car. Since the vehicle was subjected to sunlight, road salt, dust, debris and car wax, the original paint color has been altered and thus, this has to be taken into c ..read more