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A repair plan is the blueprint of a collision repair

A repair plan is the blueprint of a collision repair 1024 624 Champlain Auto Body - Moncton's most trusted car collision repair center

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…

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Reassembly: Every piece has to be put back into place.

Reassembly: Every piece has to be put back into place. 1024 608 Champlain Auto Body - Moncton's most trusted car collision repair center

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…

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A special thanks to everyone who contributed to our success

A special thanks to everyone who contributed to our success 1024 487 Champlain Auto Body - Moncton's most trusted car collision repair center

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…

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The Apprenticeship program from NBTAP Spotlight on Kyle Drouillard

The Apprenticeship program from NBTAP Spotlight on Kyle Drouillard 1024 484 Champlain Auto Body - Moncton's most trusted car collision repair center

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.…

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Do we really have to travel to enjoy a vacation?

Do we really have to travel to enjoy a vacation? 1024 683 Champlain Auto Body - Moncton's most trusted car collision repair center

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…

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How to choose the best collision center.

How to choose the best collision center. 1000 707 Champlain Auto Body - Moncton's most trusted car collision repair center

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…

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r1234yf ac repair at champlain auto body in dieppe

Keep cool and drive on with air conditioning

Keep cool and drive on with air conditioning 1024 454 Champlain Auto Body - Moncton's most trusted car collision repair center

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…

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Our shop was mentioned in collision repair mag

Our shop was mentioned in collision repair mag 1000 489 Champlain Auto Body - Moncton's most trusted car collision repair center

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…

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Champlain Auto Body receives first CCIAP accreditation in New Brunswick

First CCIAP accreditation in New Brunswick

First CCIAP accreditation in New Brunswick 1024 401 Champlain Auto Body - Moncton's most trusted car collision repair center

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…

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paint process at champlain auto body

Spotlight on Pierre Chiasson: he explains the paint process in six steps.

Spotlight on Pierre Chiasson: he explains the paint process in six steps. 1024 424 Champlain Auto Body - Moncton's most trusted car collision repair center

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…

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5 tips to help you save on your insurance.

5 tips to help you save on your insurance. 1024 504 Champlain Auto Body - Moncton's most trusted car collision repair center

1. Shop around. Ask people around you which insurance company or broker they recommend and come up with a list of at least three different locations that you would like to get quotes from. Sometimes it’s even possible to get a quote online, but if you reside in NB, chances are you might be better…

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Spotlight on Andrew Barkhouse, up close and personal.

Spotlight on Andrew Barkhouse, up close and personal. 1024 539 Champlain Auto Body - Moncton's most trusted car collision repair center

Andrew Barkhouse spent most of his life around a collision center, so his knowledge regarding the car collision industry goes far enough. In the shop, Andrew is well appreciated for his wise decisions that earn him a lot of respect from everyone that works at CSN – Champlain Auto Body. In the shop, Andrew always…

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