Audatex, a Solera Company, has announced a new strategic relationship with Driven Brands.

Audatex’s technology solutions simplify the claims process by enabling collision repair companies like Driven Brands and insurance carriers to communicate on one platform with little variability.

This new relationship will enable every franchise location to have the Audatex solution with integrated estimating support and a branded customer app for estimate appointments. Driven Brands’ CARSTAR North America group currently has more than 475 locations across the U.S. and Canada.

“We are delighted to move forward with our strategic relationship with Audatex,” said Michael Macaluso, president of CARSTAR North America. “Our close collaboration will strengthen our brand and also provide us with future opportunities for technological advancements.”

Don Mikrut, vice president of Collision Repair Solutions, Audatex, added, “We are excited by our relationship with Driven Brands. By providing a system that’s highly accurate and connected, we can greatly reduce waste in claims processing activities and help increase overall profitability for customers like CARSTAR.”