CSAA Insurance Group announced Opus IVS, formerly known as Drew Technologies, as its preferred collision scanning solution for its Direct Repair Network. The Opus IVS DriveSafe and ScanSafe scanning solutions meet CSAA IG’s approved billing – allowing shops to improve cycle time while performing pre-scan, post-scan, OE scanning, flash programming, and ADAS calibrations under terms […]
LKQ Acquires Nebraska-Based Mobile Diagnostics Company
LKQ Corporation announced that it is acquiring Greenlight Automotive, a Nebraska-based automotive mobile diagnostic services business. Initially, until all systems are converted, Greenlight will continue to operate under its current branding. By year end, Greenlight will officially migrate to Elitek Vehicle Services branding. Through Greenlight, Elitek continues to expand its national coverage to include the […]
National Collision Repair Associations Release Position Statement on Scanning Compensation
Associations say scans are necessary and non-included operation. The Automotive Service Associated (ASA), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP), on March 5 released a position statement on the issue of diagnostic scans and recalibration work. According to the position statement, the work is necessary and a […]
asTech Acquires BlueDriver
Repairify, Inc., the parent of asTech and a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC, announced the acquisition of Root Four Imagination Inc., the developer of BlueDriver direct-to-consumer aftermarket diagnostic scan tools and services. The company is the ninth add-on acquisition for asTech and Kinderhook’s 99th automotive-related transaction. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. […]
Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association Calls for Right to Repair Legislation to Include Telematics
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) says Australia should follow the lead of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the U.S. and include telematics in the draft legislation expected soon that will require vehicle manufacturers to share all motor vehicle service and repair information. Massachusetts voters approved amendments to amend the Commonwealth’s Right to Repair law […]
AASP/MA Calls Right to Repair Ballot Victory Extraordinary Win for Independent Automotive and Collision Repair Facilities
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP/MA) applauds the more than two million voters who ensured passage of a critical ballot measure to strengthen and revise the state’s existing Right to Repair Law on Election Day this past Tuesday. Over 2.5 million votes in the Commonwealth, or 74.9%, voted yes on a ballot […]
Opus IVS Introduces Collision Repair Scanning Solution, Announces Integration with CCC
Opus IVS, formerly DrewTech, announced the availability of a new collision repair scanning solution, ScanSafe, that brings together OEM scanning, aftermarket quick scanning, calibration, programming, and live diagnostic support through a consistent user interface. ScanSafe integrates into the existing workflow of CCC ONE users, making it easy to conduct pre-scans, in-process scans, and post-repair scans. […]
CIECA Debuts Calibration Standards and Enhanced Scanning Standards for Collision Repair Industry
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced today that the organization completed the 2020R2 Release of the CIECA Standards for the collision repair industry. The release includes new Calibration Standards developed by CIECA’s Calibration Committee and an enhancement to CIECA’s Scanning Standards. “With the rise of ADAS technologies in vehicles today, it is necessary […]
Bosch and Mitchell Collaborate on New Diagnostic Tool
Mitchell and Bosch Automotive Service Solutions introduced the MD-500, a new wireless tablet that technicians can use to more efficiently manage the repair process. The MD-500 is the latest addition to the Mitchell Diagnostics product suite and product availability is expected before the end of the year. As vehicle complexity increases, collision repairers must quickly […]
Secure Vehicle Interface Demo Illustrates Vehicle Data Access Solution for European Regulators
The Auto Care Association, along with Michelin and Enterprise Holdings, produced a demonstration on September 8 for the European Commission and other interested constituents around the world on the Secure Vehicle Interface (SVI). SVI is a standards-based technology that enables cyber secure access to in-vehicle data to trusted third parties. The European Commission is currently […]