SCA Appraisal Company Brings New Source of Vehicles for Recycled Rides Program
SCA’s first vehicle donation, a 2013 Hyundai Elantra, will be presented later this summer in partnership with Fix Auto in Pasadena, Calif.
CCC Introduces CCC ONE Appraisal Platform
Cloud-based and modular, the CCC ONE Appraisal Platform offers independent appraisers access, flexibility and scale.
Gunder’s Auto Center Defeats Progressive’s Motion to Dismiss and Invoke Appraisal Clause
Lawsuit was filed on behalf of Gunder’s customer due to Progressive’s alleged failure to pay for the reasonable and necessary costs to repair the customer’s vehicle.
I-CAR Applauds SCA Appraisal Company for Use of Professional Development Program
I-CAR commends SCA Appraisal Company for its commitment to encouraging its appraiser staff and franchisees to earn the Platinum designation of training. I-CAR says that appraisers who train with its Professional Development Program (PDP) benefit from knowledge that enables them to contribute accurately to the claims process, improve overall efficiencies in the repair process, understand
CCC Launches Mobile Appraisal App for iPhone
CCC ONE Mobile Appraiser allows insurance staff to capture vehicle damage directly from their smartphones.
Esurance Launches Claims Appraisal Feature in Smartphone App
Insurer says app will eliminate need for in-person visit from claims appraiser.
Rhode Island Bills Would Impact Salvage Vehicles, Appraisals
Rhode Island State Sen. Maryellen Goodwin, D-District 1, Providence, has introduced Senate Bill 661 and Senate Bill 685, which if passed would impact the collision repair industry. S.B. 661 would prohibit an appraiser or insurance carrier from deeming a motor vehicle a total loss vehicle if restoration to the pre-accident condition is less than 75
Appraisal Data Entry
Eliminate appraisal downloading and better utilize your staff: Collision Data Processing (CDP) takes collision center estimates and remotely re-keys the appraisal directly into the shop’s estimating system. Once the files are complete, shops can access it and convert it to the shop’s management system for immediate job costing. All centers receive the first month free
AASP/NJ Addressing Member Appraisal Clause Dispute with Progressive
Disputes over the cost of proper automotive repairs between repairers and certain insurance companies are becoming a common occurrence, according to Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) Executive Director Charles Bryant, with several AASP/NJ member shops reporting difficulties in working with Progressive Insurance. "Over the past few years, and especially since recent
Rhode Island Bill Requiring Independent Appraisals Awaits Governor’s Signature
The Rhode Island Senate has passed a bill (SB 2508) that would make it an unfair claims practice to fail to require independent appraisals of vehicles that sustain damages in excess of $1,500. It would also require an independent appraisal from an appraiser not affiliated with the repair shop. To be enacted, the bill must