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Running an auto or tire dealership or an auto repair shop means keeping customers moving, while managing a busy, day-to-day operation. From service bays and vehicle inventory to supporting your staff, there’s a lot to stay on top of. This business safety hub brings together industry specific risk management tools, insurance guidance, and helpful links to support your operations, so you can focus on what matters most.

Managing common operational risks

Practical loss prevention tips for risks common across most auto and tire dealerships and auto repair shops.

How to safely handle oil and solvent-soaked material

How to safely handle oil and solvent-soaked material

Faulty heating or electrical equipment, defective wiring, and human error may all come to mind when thinking of things that can lead to fires. But what you may not realize is that the mishandling of rags and cloths soaked in oil, solvent, thinners, or paint can be just as dangerous. They can also cause fires, as they can easily become flammable materials. Because of this, they require special attention for safe handling.

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Electrical fire prevention and safety

Electrical fire prevention and safety

Electrical fires account for 20% of all fires in Canada. Electrical fires are more common than is generally thought, and account for a significant amount of property damage and serious injuries.

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Battery safety

Battery safety

Batteries are used everywhere—farm equipment, vehicles, forklifts, and a multitude of other applications which make our lives easier. However, they come with hazards that can cause serious property damage, injuries and death. Your

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Tips to protect your shop from electrical source vehicle fires

Tips to protect your shop from electrical source vehicle fires

Are you a repair shop or service centre owner? If so, it’s important to know a fire can occur when vehicles and equipment experience electrical malfunctions. Motor vehicles, marine vehicles, recreational vehicles, and equipment (like power tools and ventilation systems)

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Hot work safety tips

Hot work safety tips

The use of open-flame and spark producing devices for welding, cutting, and other hot work can be dangerous – potentially leading to fire damage or injury. Tasks such as welding, brazing, cutting, and soldering pose a great fire hazard since sparks and molten material, which reach temperatures greater than 1000°F, can easily travel more than 35 feet.

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Keep your business safe year-round

Managing risks specific to your business

Resources curated to help you manage the risks most relevant to your business, whether you operate an auto repair and body shop, auto dealership, or tire dealership.

Understanding your business insurance policy

Changed how your auto repair shop or dealership operates? Your insurance may need an update

Changed how your auto repair shop or dealership operates? your insurance may need an update

Running an auto repair shop or an auto or tire dealership is a demanding, hands-on job. Between managing your mechanics, ordering parts, and ensuring your customers get back on the road safely, reviewing your commercial...

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Navigating the insurance claims process in 5 simple steps

Navigating the insurance claims process in 5 simple steps

Experiencing a loss at your business, whether it's from theft, an accident, or damage, can be a stressful and disruptive event. You might feel overwhelmed, wondering what to do first and who to call. While...

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Insurance jargon terms and what they really mean

Insurance jargon terms and what they really mean

Insurance can feel overwhelming, especially when you're faced with a maze of terms that seem to require their own dictionary. Yet, as a business owner, it’s crucial to understand the details of your coverage. Knowing...

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