ARA Applauds New Impound Lot Operator Rates and Administrative Changes! The Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) is pleased to announce significant updates to the Impound Lot Operators (ILO) program, as recently announced by Road Safety BC (RSBC). The new rates, alongside a revamped rate-setting methodology and other crucial administrative changes, mark a major milestone for ILOs—a […]
ICBC to Streamline Towing Services by Eliminating Tow Bid Process Effective July 22, 2024 Beginning July 22, 2024, ICBC will be eliminating the tow bid process for towing suppliers. This change aims to standardize and streamline processes, ensuring minimal delays for our customers. Current Process: In some instances, ICBC requests bids from several tow companies
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Effective July 1st, 2024, ICBC will be updating the CL332 to reflect the latest rate increase. ICBC will be applying an across-the-board rate increase of 3% for towing and storage rates across the province. The increase is part of its previous 3-year deal with industry and is based on the BC Consumer Price Index. While
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The ARA is pleased to announce new changes to the RSBC ILO program. These changes follow last months announcements to the ILO rate categories .We continue to represent our members and work with Government toward a completely revised ILO program. On June 1, 2024, RoadSafetyBC will implement two procedural changes to improve the Impound Lot
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The ARA and RoadSafetyBC Spearhead Progressive Updates in Vehicle Impoundment The ARA is pleased to announce a significant update to the Lien on Impounded Motor Vehicle Regulation (Lien Regulation) in collaboration with RoadSafetyBC. We are proud to share that this development is a culmination of our years-long partnership with RoadSafetyBC, working to implement much-needed improvements
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To address the hurdles in B.C.’s impoundment program, especially related to rate changes, industry involvement is essential. by Ken Hendricks In British Columbia, police impound roughly 30,000 vehicles per year with impoundment periods ranging from three to 60 days, and even longer in some instances. The impound lot operator (ILO) program continues to be a
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On May 19, 2023, Gordon Carmichael, the founder of Payless Auto Towing Ltd. in North Vancouver, B.C., passed away. Gordon, who co-owned the company with his partner Robin, battled cancer for several years before succumbing to the disease. Gordon’s passion for the towing industry developed during his high school years while working for the District
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Effective August, 2023, the B.C. government will be implementing new regulations for the Commercial Transportation Sector that will mirror the existing federal Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service Regulations. Towing companies may or may not be affected by these regulations depending on their operation. To help educate and inform industry about these upcoming regulations,
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As part of the program, ICBC will cover the costs of ARA online training courses that are focused on traffic control and the safe handling of electric vehicles. by Ken Hendricks In a recent episode of the EVfriendly podcast, Mitchell Martin, owner of Mitchell’s Towing, said: “Training is critical. It gives you knowledge on What
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The Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) and ICBC have partnered on a pilot project, Labour Attraction/Retention, Education/Training and Safety (LETS). For the towing and recovery industry, the program primarily helps companies with challenges related to training. The following text was provided by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) Eligibility Effective immediately, ICBC will cover the
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