AudaExplore Releases Updated Estimating Software
AudaExplore has announced the availability of Audatex Estimating version 7.0, which delivers a range of data enhancements and compatibility with the latest operating systems and browsers, including Internet Explorer 10. Most significantly, this new release of AudaExplore’s flagship estimating software has been optimized for use with Windows 8 tablet computers, allowing appraisers and collision repair
AASP-MN to Host ‘Estimating Best Practices’ Seminar
Mike Anderson of Collision Advice will teach attendees a systematic approach to making sure all “not included” items are included in the repair plan.
Toyota Unveils ‘Predictive Estimating’ Concept at SEMA Show
Estimators will be able to start with all the elements of a complete and proper repair, including OE repair procedure documentation.
Vehicle Diagnostics in Collision Repair
Proliferation of electronic components and data buses is forcing collision industry to join scan tool revolution.
Industry Groups Call for Data Sharing ‘Opt Out’ Option in Shop Management Systems
SCRS, AASP and ASA contend that companies could be collecting business information without shops’ consent, in some cases selling it to third parties.
CCC ONE Estimating Now in More than 12,000 Repair Facilities
CCC Information Services announced that Dave’s Pro Collision of Beacher, Ill., became the 12,000th repair facility to choose CCC ONE Estimating. A former CCC Pathways Collision Estimating software user, Dave Miramontes, owner of Dave’s Pro Collision, conducted a demo of CCC ONE Estimating and found similar features, while appreciating enhancements to the estimating tool including
Audatex, CCC, CollisionWeek and Mitchell Partner with Education Foundation for School Survey Program
For its second year, the Collision Repair Education Foundation is inviting all secondary and post-secondary technical schools and colleges that have a collision repair program to complete the “Collision Repair School Solutions” survey. Schools that successfully complete the survey will receive complimentary subscriptions/licenses to products from Audatex, a Solera company; CCC Information Services/MOTOR, CollisionWeek and
DEG Releases Update on Effort to Get ‘Raw Plastic Prep’ Included in Estimating Systems
The Database Enhancement Gateway has released an update on its efforts to work with the information providers to automate "raw plastic prep" in the estimating platforms. The DEG’s stance is that if refinishing a raw plastic part requires additional labor and materials, the repair estimate/invoice should reflect this. However, the DEG states that getting this
Ameriprise Launches ‘Shop of Choice’ Website for Collision Repair Industry
Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance has announced the launch of its new auto claims processing website for the collision repair industry: www.theshopofchoice.com/ameriprise. All collision repair shops that have Internet access will be eligible to register on the site and participate in what Ameriprise calls “a more efficient and easy way to submit vehicle repair estimates
Ohio Collision Repairer Wins Two ‘Assignment of Proceeds’ Cases Against Nationwide
Nearly four years after filing two separate "assignment of proceeds" cases against Nationwide on behalf of two customers, Joe Pastorek of Joe Pastorek’s Body Shop in Sylvania, Ohio, has emerged victorious. The first case, filed in October 2007, involved a customer of Pastorek’s who was a third-party claimant and insisted on OEM parts for his