Collision Shop Liability is a Serious Issue for All
Every collision professional has the choice of refusing a job based on insurance payment coverage, or collecting extra funds from the vehicle owner to do it correctly. Doing it inadequately or incorrectly should never be an option – period times two.
New Vehicle Electronics: Are You In or Are You Out?
Vehicle technology is changing at an unprecedented rate. So you will need to decide: are you in or are you out?
Mitchell Secures Patent for Diagnostic System
Mitchell International announced that it has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its Mitchell Diagnostics system.
The Value of New Automotive Electronics
Studies done by government and insurance industry entities indicate that advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) have reduced severity in crashes, so you can expect more vehicles to feature this equipment as new models roll out.
Top 5 Headlines this Week
Missed an update? No problem! Here are stories that have been topping the charts with our readers all this week.
ALLDATA to Highlight Diagnostic Capabilities at 2018 SEMA
ALLDATA LLC, an AutoZone company, announced it will showcase the newest features in ALLDATA Diagnostics at booth no. 10631 in the North Hall, SEMA 2018.
AirPro Diagnostics Launches Mobile FieldPro Device
The FieldPro is a pocket-sized scan tool that serves as a wireless link between a damaged vehicle and the insurance field appraiser and, after connecting to the vehicle, quickly downloads a list of modules along with any and all corresponding DTC codes.
Road Testing Vehicles Not Like It Used to Be
Some vehicles today may require a dynamic road test after a post-repair scan to calibrate cameras and sensors, which is a far cry from the road tests of old.
1st Certified Collision Partners with AirPro
AirPro Diagnostics announced that it has partnered with 1st Certified Collision Centers to provide pre- and post-repair scan and calibration services at 1st Certified’s eight Southern California locations.
Reader’s Choice: Is There One Automotive Scan Tool That Will Do It All?
Is there one tool you can purchase now that is easy to use that will do most all pre- and post-repair scans with printouts for the insurance companies, plus recalibrations?
