Collision Industry Conference: Photo-Based Estimating Is a ‘Deficiency’
When Allstate last year downsized more than 500 claims adjusters, the insurer said shifting to its QuickFoto Claim tool would make the estimating process more efficient. But at least one repairer doesn’t see it that way.
Auto Body Equipment: Battery-Powered Rivet Gun and Other ‘Kool Tools’ from SEMA Show Floor
Kye Yeung and Toby Chess demonstrated a number of products from the 2017 SEMA Show during their “Kool Tools” presentation.
Auto Body Industry Regulations: Getting Your Voice Heard
Getting involved politically is not an option for collision repairers. Because of the necessary interaction with insurers, there are always going to be hundreds if not thousands of suggested changes to industry laws which can have a significant effect on their bottom line.
Collision Industry Conference, Auto Body Trade Associations Kick off 2018 with Busy Meeting Schedule
If one of your new year’s resolutions is to get involved with a trade association or other professional organization, there will be plenty of opportunities to jump in right away.
AirPro Diagnostics Names Michael Quinn to Business Development Post
AirPro Diagnostics announced the appointment of Michael Quinn as senior vice president of business development.
CCC Eliminates Secure Share Transaction Fees, Will Continue to Support EMS Files
Based on feedback from industry stakeholders, CCC has made some major changes to its Secure Share rollout.
Collision Industry Conference: Who Owns the Estimating Data?
CCC’s Secure Share launch has provided a lot of fodder for discussion in the collision repair industry, as it touches on hot-button issues such as data privacy, cybersecurity and information sharing.
Collision Industry Conference: CCC Secure Share a Hot Topic as EMS Sunset Date Looms
CIC panelists and audience members expressed concern that CCC is positioning itself as a gatekeeper of repair data by requiring app providers to register with CCC and agree to its terms of service before being included in the Secure Share Marketplace.
Collision Industry Conference: Dispelling the Dash-Light Diagnostic Myth
If you’re still relying on dashboard lights to assess collision damage or to determine whether a vehicle’s electronic systems are functioning properly – don’t.
Collision Industry Conference Seeks Input on Industry Issues, Value of 2017 Meetings
The objective of the survey is to determine the current top issues impacting the collision repair industry as well as to measure the value of CIC meetings that took place at various venues throughout 2017.
Smart Performance Solutions 2018 Conference Set for Jan. 19 in Palm Springs
The conference will feature presentations on OE certification strategies, the diagnostic and analytic profit center, advanced material construction, insurer relationships and more.
Collision Industry Conference: Bidding a Fond Farewell to Chuck Sulkala
Attendees of the Oct. 31 Collision Industry Conference (CIC) in Las Vegas paused from a busy agenda to bid a fond farewell to National Auto Body Council (NABC) Executive Director and founder Chuck Sulkala, who is retiring at the end of the year.
