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Repairify Launches Technical Training Institute, Sublet Repair Marketplace

November 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Provider of diagnostic, programming and calibration services plans first Center of Excellence in Dallas, Texas. Also announces sublet repair marketplace. Repairify, Inc., a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC, and provider of diagnostics, remote scanning and programming, automotive intelligence and calibration services, announced plans yesterday at SEMA to launch the Repairify Institute, a comprehensive technical […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Kinderhook Industries, Repairify, Sublet, Technical Training

AirPro Announces Auggie Self-Guided

November 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced the launch of Self-Guided Auggie DTS this week at SEMA. With Self-Guided Auggie DTS, users are in complete control of their static Forward-Facing Camera (FFC) calibrations. All set up specifications and target renderings are displayed on the AUGGIE without assistance from AirPro staff. Customers can perform static FFC calibrations fully self-guided with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Diagnostics, Recalibration

SCRS Study Concludes Time to Blend Into an Adjacent Panel is Over 30% Higher than Full Panel Refinish Time

November 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Research conflicts with 50% blend reduction implemented in estimating platforms. The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) published the results of it’s blend study research project conducted in August with the major North American refinish companies. According to the conclusions of this study, blending, on average, took 31.59% more time than a full refinish, rather […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Estimating Systems, Refinish, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Solera Announces New Body Shop Management Solution

November 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

New tool enhances Qapter product suite. Solera announced the roll out a new body shop management solution during this year’s SEMA show Solera’s latest innovation, Shop Manager by Qapter, is a cloud-based solution that seamlessly integrates into the Qapter suite of products, delivering more efficiency and empowering body shop teams amid crippling staff shortages nationwide. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Management Systems, Solera

Test Drive CoPilot Wins SEMA New Product Award in the Collision Category

November 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Opus IVS company Auto Techcelerators was named the winner of the Best New Product Award in the Collision category for its revolutionary new product, Test Drive CoPilot. The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the winners of the New Products Showcase Awards held at the 2022 SEMA Show. The event recognizes the most cutting-edge new […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Techcelerators, Awards, Opus IVS, SEMA Show

NHTSA Issues Consumer Alert on 2018 Hyundai Sante Fe Fire Risk

November 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Affected vehicles should be parked outside until they are repaired. Hyundai Motor America has issued a new recall for certain Model Year 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles due to a risk of fire and strongly urges these vehicles be parked outside and away from homes and other structures until the vehicles have been repaired. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hyundai, NHTSA, Recalls

AIA Canada Testifies in Support of Proposed Right to Repair Legislation in Canada

November 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Monday, October 31, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) appeared before the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology to speak to Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair). AIA Canada advocated for amendments to the bill that will help to address systemic issues around vehicle data […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, legislation, Right to Repair

Urban Office Occupancy Remains Significantly Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

November 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

More than two years after the pandemic impacted office and commuter traffic, hybrid work and lower commuting volumes appear to be here to stay. Tuesdays and Wednesdays lead the way for the return-to-office. On average, office occupancy continues to hover around 47%, according to Kastle Systems’s 10-city Back to Work Barometer – this week at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claim Frequency, Kastle Systems, Office Occupancy, Traffic Volume

Jim Muse Named VP of Sales for Global Refinish at Axalta

November 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced that Jim Muse has been promoted to VP of Sales, Global Refinish, effective January 1, 2023. Muse will return to Axalta’s Global headquarters in Glen Mills, Pa. and will report to Troy Weaver, Senior Vice President Global Refinish. “We are thrilled to promote Jim to lead our Global Sales […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, People

Women’s Industry Network Opens 2023 Most Influential Women Award Nominations

November 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nominations for the 2023 Most Influential Women (MIW) awards, presented annually by the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) opened today, and will be accepted through Friday, January 6, 2023. Nominations of women working in any segment of the collision repair industry across the United States and Canada are welcome, and the recipients will be recognized at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Most Influential Women Award, Nominations, Women's Industry Network

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