Simplify Your Operation
Mitchell management systems simplify the process of operating a collision repair facility by helping to manage all aspects of a shop’s operations, from administration to accounting. Employing industry best practices, they provide managers with the insight they need to fine-tune a shop into a profitable business. Call (866) 655-2544.
Export Estimates
If you can click “Create Invoice,” then you have what it takes to send your estimates directly from all major estimating platforms to QuickBooks. It will save you time and money and will increase the accuracy of the information going into Quick-Books. Call (360) 891-6174. .
Verify Vehicle Wheel Alignment
Touch Wheels is the first system in the world to verify vehicle wheel alignment without the need of a lift or the attachment of wheel clamps and measuring devices. It allows the technician to achieve a computerized wheel alignment verification with a printout in record time. Visit .
Camouflage Adhesive
A permanent adhesive for camouflage material in Ad- vantage, Mossy Oak, Realtree and Natgear patterns is now available at a lower price. Also highly recommended is the Camoclad line printed with 3M controltac. It provides years of service yet can be removed at the time of trade-in with no damage to the vehicle. Call (800)
Top-Notch Vehicle Replacement
Avis Budget Group delivers twice the support when it comes to managing your customers’ vehicle replacement needs. They’re committed to outstanding customer service with free pick-up and drop-off service and 24-hour roadside assistance. Plus, they’ll let customers know the status of their repairs and provide direct billing to most major insurance companies. Call (877) 692-6547.
Video Repair Updates
With VStatus, customers can see what’s taking place with their vehicle’s repair through video updates sent via e-mail. VStatus will take your customer service to the next level. Visit www.vstatus.biz.
Buy Mirrors, Earn Points
Keystone customers can earn 20 Aftermarket Rewards (AMR) bonus points for each online mirror purchase. You must link your valid Keystone account number to your AMR profile to automatically receive your Click-to-Claim notification e-mail. Visit www.orderkeystone.com.
Comprehensive Shop Management
Mitchell Management Systems simplify running a collision repair facility by managing all aspects of the shop’s operations – from administration and production to accounting. Mitchell Management Systems provide key performance indicators and more than 100 management reports. Call (866) 655-2544 or visit www.mitchell.com.
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Giveaway
Customers who purchase one qualifying product from any participating reseller during the promotion period will receive a rebate coupon to fill out and mail to SPX while supplies last. From now to Dec. 31, 2008, visit www.cashscanandridecontest.com and click on the “USA” link.
Factory-Correct Repair Information
LLDATA Collision delivers factory-correct repair information, including: sectioning procedures, weld types and locations, hybrid technology, new material identification, current TSBs, monitoring reset procedures and more. Expedite vehicle processes, manage critical key performance indicators, and enhance relations with customers and insurance part- ners. Call (800) 697-2533 or visit www.alldata.com.
Low-Cost Estimating
Web-Est caters to the small- to mid-size collision repair market by providing low-cost ($99 monthly), logic-based estimating software online. It uses Mitchell International’s collision repair data, and its online Internet marketing service helps shops get new business. Call (888) 362-8790 or visit www.web-est.com for a free 14-day online trial.
Liability Coverage
Lancer Insurance Company specializes in providing liability and collision coverages to entrepreneurial body and repair shop owners who rent vehicles to their customers. Rather than referring clients to third-party auto rental firms, Lancer policyholders keep the rental revenues in-house. Call (800) 782-8902, ext. 3027.