Florida Body Shop Owner Takes GEICO to Task for Deducting 10 Percent Off Domestic OE Parts Cost on Estimates
Eddie Quintela, owner of Collision Concepts Inc. in Delray Beach, Fla., has written a letter to GEICO to voice his objection over the insurer deducting 10 percent of the cost of domestic OE parts written on estimates, thereby leaving the insured with the cost – which Quintela says can be as high as $300 to
OE Parts Procurement Topic of Next CREW Webcast
The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) has announced that the guests for the Thursday, Sept. 24, session will be representatives of OE Connection, American Honda and Chrysler. CREW’s guests will provide insights into trends, the current situation, future vision and opportunities related to auto manufacturer parts programs as a competitive alternative to non-OE parts. The
SCRS Announces New OEM Parts Data Benefit through partslink24
partslink24 is a web portal for direct access to over 15 premium OEM part catalogs, including Audi, Porsche, BMW, Land Rover and more.
Brand Integrity and the Value of OEM Parts
The decision to use OEM parts comes down to multiple factors, including price, availability, and value – though their value is often overlooked when it comes to a company’s brand.
CARiD Launches OE Brand of Factory-Equivalent Parts
Online retailer CARiD.com announced the launch of its “OE” brands, encompassing what it claims is the widest variety of automotive replacement parts available at one website.
OEC Provides Gulf States Toyota with Parts Supply Technology
OEConnection will provide Gulf States Toyota with its part sourcing platform, D2DLink, for its extensive dealer network.
Mitsubishi Selects CollisionLink from OEC for Parts Sourcing and Fulfillment
OEConnection LLC (OEC) announced it will provide Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) with CollisionLink, with MMNA naming the program: “Mitsubishi Ultra Conquest Program.”
OEC to Provide Lexus with CollisionLink Parts Ordering
OEConnection LLC (OEC) announced it will provide Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor North America, Inc., (Lexus) with CollisionLink, the Lexus Collision Parts Marketing Program.
VIDEO: OEM Mechanical Parts and Vehicle Repairs, Presented by Honda
In this video, BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discusses the importance of using OEM mechanical parts when repairing a vehicle.
BMW of North America Selects OEC’s CollisionLink for Parts Ordering and Fulfillment
OEConnection LLC (OEC) announced that BMW of North America has selected CollisionLink for its U.S. collision parts marketing programs for both BMW and MINI, titled “BMW Collision Support with CollisionLink” and “MINI Collision Support with CollisionLink.”
