CSN Collision

CSN Collision

Car collision repair network in Canada

Overview

CSN Collision operates a network of over 200 collision repair centres across Canada, repairing more than 200,000 vehicles each year to like-new condition. Vehicles are repaired by trained technicians using standardized methods across the national network to restore structural integrity, alignment, paint, and finish. Its large national footprint and standardized high-volume repairs provide consistent service and quality compared with smaller independent shops. Its goal is to maintain leadership in Canada’s collision-repair market by delivering reliable, high-quality repairs that help customers get back on the road with confidence.

About CSN Collision

Simplify's Rating
Why CSN Collision is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Canada

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • ONCAP’s October 2025 investment funds accretive acquisitions and larger corporate-owned platform buildout.
  • CSN landed WIT integration and NABC Level One partnerships, strengthening insurer and community reach.
  • Kristle Bollans’ insurer-sales role supports U.S. carrier penetration and claims volume growth.

What critics are saying

  • March 2026 Lift Auto litigation shows franchisee exit fights can threaten royalty cash flows.
  • CSN’s 2045 Lift agreement dependence exposes brand control to partner defections and injunction battles.
  • If major operators rebrand, CSN loses scale, fees, and proof of network durability.

What makes CSN Collision unique

  • October 2025 ONCAP backing gives CSN acquisition capital without founder exit.
  • CSN spans 400-plus locations across North America and Europe, unlike local independents.
  • January 2026 L’Atelier St-Ambroise joined CSN, showing ongoing network expansion.

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Company News

Media Matters Inc.
Apr 10th, 2026
Repairer retires: celebrating Guy Denis' 48-year career.

Repairer retires: celebrating Guy Denis' 48-year career. April 10, 2026 A veteran collision repair professional is retiring after 48 years in the trade. Guy Denis, a long-serving technician and team fixture at CSN Turpin Capital Collision, officially retired this week after 48 years working at the facility. Co-owner Danny Frangione framed the departure as both a professional loss and a moment of personal joy, noting that Guy had spent his final stretch at the facility preparing the next generation. "He was incredible - someone you build a team around," Frangione said. "His retirement is a big loss to the shop, but he did his due diligence and trained up his replacement. You could not ask for a better colleague." His colleagues marked the milestone with a series of celebrations that underscored the depth of his relationships across the business. A dinner with his spouse and close co-workers took place two weeks before his final shift. This was followed by a larger gathering on his last day that drew several former colleagues back into the shop. Denis, in turn, distributed gifts and personalized notes to many of the guests. The send-off extended beyond the immediate location to the broader organization. In a social media post, the shop and its parent group, Bemac Collision Group, highlighted both tenure and temperament. "What a day to celebrate him with all of my team and his family. Congrats Guy on your retirement. CSN Turpin Capital Collision and the entire Bemac Collision Group will miss you and wish you the best." Frangione added that Denis was a steadying presence famous for his shop floor mantra - "everything will be okay." Product of the Week Presented by Car-O-Liner Automotive Systems

Quandec Corporation
Oct 23rd, 2025
CSN Collision Gains ONCAP Private Equity Backing

CSN Collision, a collision repair network with over 400 locations in North America and Europe, has sold its founder-owned facilities to ONCAP, the private equity arm of Onex Corporation. The founders will retain a stake in the company. The financial terms were not disclosed. This deal provides CSN Collision with capital to acquire more repair facilities while maintaining its network of independently owned centers.

FenderBender
Sep 18th, 2025
Lakeside Auto Center Joins CSN Collision

Lakeside Auto Center is partnering with CSN Collision.

Autobody News
Jun 30th, 2025
CSN Collision Becomes NABC Level One Partner for 2025

CSN Collision has joined the highest tier of partnership with the National Auto Body Council (NABC) as a Level One partner, the organization announced.

BetaKit
Mar 14th, 2025
Web Summit Vancouver 2025 speaker lineup includes CEOs of Bluesky and Clio

A rebrand of tech mega-conference Collision under the parent company's name, Web Summit Vancouver will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre from May 27-30.

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