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Mitchell Announces Parts Procurement Solution in Alliance with uParts

October 17, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell uParts Announce Partnership

Mitchell Parts to integrate electronic procurement capabilities within Estimating and Repair Management to streamline workflow. Mitchell announced today its launch of Mitchell Parts, a fully integrated parts procurement solution to be offered to all collision repair shops and their existing suppliers. The solution will be powered by and created through a strategic alliance with uParts, […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Mitchell International, Parts Procurement, uParts

Mitchell Announces Partnership to Bring Artificial Intelligence to Claims Processing

October 12, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell Tractable Announce Partnership

Partners with UK-based Tractable to create automated claim processing solutions Mitchell International announced an exclusive partnership in North America with Tractable, a UK-based technology firm specializing in the development of artificial intelligence solutions capable of automating manual tasks. Mitchell will integrate Tractable’s solutions within its WorkCenter Automobile Physical Damage platform, enabling customers to make better […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mitchell International, Photo Appraisal, Tractable

European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs Calls for Equal Access to Vehicle Data

October 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Organization concerned vehicle manufacturers will control access to real-time vehicle data to limit competition in the aftermarket for repairs and services. Calls for legislation to assure security and access to benefit consumers through competition. The European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs (CECRA), the federation representing 24 national automotive professional associations representing vehicles sales and […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs, Telematics

Amendments Published to California’s Proposed Collision Repair Labor Rate and Anti-Steering Regulation

September 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Insurance Regulation Proposals

Changes would allow labor rates determined in older survey to move down if the consumer price index declines. Would restrict labor rate methodology to use price charged by the simple majority versus average labor rate. The California Department of Insurance (DOI) has published amendments to proposed regulations governing insurance company labor rate surveys and anti-steering […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Anti-Steering, California, California Autobody Association, Department of Insurance, Labor Rates, Regulation

Interview: Paul Gange, President and COO, Fix Auto USA

September 28, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Paul Gange Fix Auto USA

As the collision repair industry evolves, independent operators are wondering about their place in the future of the industry. Gange outlines common concerns repairers with future of the industry, the disruption looming from new business models, and what repairers need to do today to prepare for the future. Today’s independent collision repair facility owner or […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Fix Auto, Interview

Insurance Anti-Fraud Group Pushes for Passage of Pennsylvania Counterfeit Airbag Bill

September 26, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

PA House Bill 1476

The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud wants Commonwealth to approve legislation making it a crime to knowingly install a non-functioning airbag, protect consumers from “Shady repair shops” that install phony airbags. The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, the alliance of consumers, government, anti-fraud agencies and insurance companies, is call on the Pennsylvania Senate to approve House Bill […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, Counterfeit Airbags, legislation, Pennsylvania

Lawsuits Filed Challenging DOL Overtime Rule

September 21, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

DOL Lawsuits

Attorneys General in 21 states file lawsuit seeking to overturn the Obama Administration’s expansion of overtime eligibility. Private groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, NADA and NFIB, file separate lawsuit. A coalition of Attorneys General in 21 states are filing a federal lawsuit challenging the United States Department of Labor’s new overtime rule. If […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Lawsuit, Overtime, U.S. DOL

Issue Spotlight: Vehicle Diagnostic Scans and Calibrations

August 30, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

NACE Diagnostic Scan Panel

NACE panel discussion on vehicle diagnostic scans, moderated by Mike Anderson, examines vehicle manufacturer and insurance company perspectives. This year’s International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) featured a panel discussion at the Main Stage on the show floor August 11 detailing the need for electronic system diagnostic scans before and after collision repairs. The panel, led by […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Diagnostics, NACE

CARSTAR Canada Conference Focuses on North American Integration

August 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Themed “1” the conference in Prince Edward Island drew 600 delegates. CARSTAR Canada hosted its annual industry conference last week in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island from August 24 to 26. Themed ‘1’, this year’s conference focused on the continued unification of CARSTAR Canada and US into CARSTAR North America and the continued commitment to its […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Annual Conference, Canada, CARSTAR

Interview: Dan Risley, Automotive Service Association on NACE | CARS 2016 in Anaheim, Calif.

August 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dan Risley Discusses NACE 2016

Recorded last Friday at NACE | CARS 2016 in Anaheim, Calif., Risley recaps this year’s trade show and plans for next year’s event. Last week, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its 34th Annual NACE | CARS trade show and conference in Anaheim, Calif. CollisionWeek sat down with Dan Risley, president and executive director of […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Interview, NACE

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