Farmers Insurance New Claims Website Accepts All Three Major Estimating Systems
Non-Circle of Dependability shops can now submit estimates and supplements more efficiently.
SCRS to Cover Estimating, Blueprinting and Billing During SEMA RDE Sessions
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will focus on damage analysis and cost assessment during the upcoming Repairer Driven Education series at the 2013 SEMA Show. The four-day show opens Nov. 5, and is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. "Good estimates can’t be formulated without in-depth knowledge of required operations
Web-Est Updates Collision Estimating Software
Web-Est has announced an update to its collision estimating program. New features include the following: Multiple payments can now be applied on any estimate on the payment information tab after turning this feature on through your print profile set up in your rate profile section. You now have the ability to turn on/off printing on
Are Overlap and Included Times Part of Estimating System Databases?
I have an employee who swears that other shops he has worked at that used CCC never took overlap on any estimates. I need someone to confirm that overlap and included times are part of the databases and not something shops or insurers take on their own.
Sherwin-Williams to Conduct Estimating Solutions for Profit Class in Austin, Texas
July 9 class targeted at collision repairers interested in improving their closing ratio and creating loyal customers.
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.
Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association to Discuss Toyota Predictive Estimating Concept
The Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) will host a meeting to discuss Toyota’s new predictive estimating concept Feb. 19 at 11:30 a.m. at Craftsman Auto Body of Dulles’ training center. Rick Leos, body and collision business development consultant for Toyota, will discuss the methodology and concept behind this new system. Lunch will be provided,
Mitchell Donates Estimating Software to Hundreds of School Programs
$140,000 value in-kind donation made through Collision Repair Education Foundation.
Audatex Extends Estimating Contract with The Boyd Group
MSO’s locations across U.S. and Canada to continue using company’s estimating software.