High-Quality Collision
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Caliber Collision Centers operates high-quality collision repair facilities in California and Texas. It currently owns and operates 65 facilities. For more information on career opportunities, e-mail [email protected]. For other information, call (888) 226-4237 or visit www.calibercollision.com.
Factory-Correct Repair Information
ALLDATA 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 partners. 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.
Affordable Estimating
CRASH-WRITER brings many of the features found in the more expensive DRP progams to the independent body shop at an affordable price. With its ease of use, speed and low price, CRASH-WRITER LITE offers a viable alternative to books. CRASH-WRITER PRO includes aftermarket pricing, supplements and more. Call (800) 922-2378 or visit www.crash-writer.com.
Simplified Vehicle Diagnostics and Repair
The new Color Nemisys USA 2007 Domestic Scan Kit (P/N 3815) is a mid-level professional-grade scan tool that greatly simplifies the vehicle diagnostics and repair process. It features a new color display, USB connectivity and powerful vehicle diagnostics applications now available for expanded coverage through 2007 model years. Visit ww.otctools.com.
Professional-Grade Halogen Task Lights
Specifically designed to illuminate the professional workshop, garage and job site, KTI’s task lights are available in floor or tripod models. All KTI fixtures use a 500-watt quartz halogen bulb (included) that emits brighter, whiter light and uses less energy. Call (800) 762-6002.
Better Soap for Cleaner Hands
ProSoap.com hand cleaner contains 17 interactive, bio-degradable ingredients, as well as micro-plastic scrubber that’s softer than skin. Also, the concentrated paste outlasts other hand cleaners 3 to 1.
Management Solutions
Auto Body Works Tracker provides real-time labor tracking, detailed parts tracking, real-time job tracking and receivables/ payables tracking, along with complete sales and cost analysis.
Need Money? Get Cash Fast
Capital for Merchants wants to give you up to $500,000 to open a new location, remodel or upgrade your facilities. If your shop accepts credit cards, you can apply for this hassle-free alternative to loans. Exactly 95% of applicants are approved, and you can get your cash within 72 hours. Call (866) 667-0038.
Run Your Business
Need to improve profit? Need to find a better way to run your business, or a better management system at a reasonable cost? Auto-Quote Basis is made for small businesses, and Auto-Quote Advantage is for large volume or multi-location operations. Visit .
Estimate with Ease
At a low price and fast and easy to use, CRASH-WRITER LITE is for switching from books to a computerized system. While CRASH-WRITER PRO contains features found on higher-priced systems, its lower cost makes it a winner with independent shops. Both feature integrated, built-in help in both English and Spanish. Call (800) 922-2378.
Empower Your Customers
Join Choice Autobody Repair Association’s consumer awareness campaign to empower customers with the knowledge that they can choose you to repair their vehicles. They chose their vehicles, they chose their insurance companies and they have the right to make you their choice to repair their vehicles. Call (877) 635-2272.
