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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.

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.