Lengthy collision repair wait times as winter driving season gets underway in Manitoba
“But there are parts you can’t even get an ETA for.”
Cloutier adds a shortage of technicians is also playing a role, as many labourers left the industry permanently amid the pandemic slowdown. “Shops cannot find skilled technicians to repair cars,” he said. “I think most shops would hire an additional skilled technician tomorrow if they could find one.”It’s a shortage that also has a trickle-down effect for drivers looking for a rental or temporary vehicle, if their insurance doesn’t cover loss of use.
“It’s tougher for shops now to provide cars now for all the people that are waiting,” Mydonick said. “Because it’s really tough to put a customer in a car that we’re paying for for six or eight weeks.” According to MPI, there have been 166,718 claims reported to MPI as of Nov. 20 this year, compared to 131,203 in the same period in 2021.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
SCO survey to examine First Nations involvement with justice system in Manitoba - Winnipeg | Globalnews.caThe Southern Chiefs' Organization (SCO) said Tuesday that it's conducting a survey to address the overrepresentation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in the justice system.
Read more »
Manitoba government says it will cut fees paid by Crown-owned energy utility - Winnipeg | Globalnews.caManitoba's finance minister says the changes will save Manitoba Hydro about $190 million a year.
Read more »
No, Santa Claus was not arrested at a Winnipeg mall, police say - Winnipeg | Globalnews.caAfter social media images of Santa being arrested, Winnipeg police said their officers 'did not attend Polo Park, and no Mall Santa was arrested.' Mall staff said it was a prank.
Read more »
Less snow, not as cold: Climatologist on Winnipeg’s upcoming winter - Winnipeg | Globalnews.caPhillips said the tame start to winter so far isn't necessarily going to stick around, but on the whole, things will be a little easier in terms of extreme weather.
Read more »