Supply chain disruptions and parts inflation are key trends impacting the way repairers operate. When we look at trends currently shaping the collision repair industry, there is a good amount to consider. One is parts inflation. While we touched upon this topic previously (Autosphere Mag, Feb/March 2026) and it’s something that continues to be worth mentioning. Currently, there isn’t a great deal of evidence to show that parts costs are increasing in any kind of significantly fashion in Canada.