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California Autobody Association Meeting Addressed Why You Should be Scanning

March 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

On March 20th the CAA hosted a meeting in Anaheim, Calif. on the importance of scanning. The title of the meeting, “Why You Should Be Scanning and How to Properly Estimate Scanning Services” drew a crowd of 85 attendees from all over Southern California. The meeting featured a presentation by Michael Quinn and Frank LaViola […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California Autobody Association, Diagnostics

Drew Technologies’ Diagnostics Approved by General Motors for its Collision Repair Network

March 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

DriveCRASH, Drew Technologies’ collision repair-focused diagnostic platform, has been officially approved by General Motors for its Collision Repair Network. GM approved DriveCRASH as a Diagnostic Scan Tool that can provide full OEM coverage, including read/clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), data PIDs, Special Functions/Output controls and SPS reprogramming.  DriveCRASH combines Drew Technologies’ CarDAQ-Plus 3 J2534 interface […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Diagnostics, Drew Technologies, General Motors

Interview, CCC Information Services on ADAS

March 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC ADAS Collision Repair Interview

Information provider details increased claim cost due to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and how they are influencing estimating process and repair information access. As the share of newer vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) installed has grown each year, collision repair facility operators have had to invest in the latest technology to repair these […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, AEB, CCC, Diagnostics, Interview, OEM Repair Procedures

AirPro Diagnostics Approved for Subaru Collision Repair Network

March 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics is proud to announce that Subaru engineers have tested, certified and approved the AirPro scan tool for use by Subaru Certified Collision Network participants. Subaru is the latest manufacturer, following a similar announcement by General Motors last week, to test and validate that AirPro’s comprehensive scanning and service solution meets their requirements.  “This […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Approvals, Diagnostics, OEM Certification, Subaru

Massachusetts Legislation Would Require Standardized Access to Vehicle Data and Telematics

March 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Massachusetts Right to Repair

Right to Repair Coalition supports legislation to assure independent consumer and repairer access to diagnostic systems and telematics data. The Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition is supporting legislation introduced in the commonwealth to amend the 2012 Right to Repair law to expand protection for a consumers’ right to own and control the data generated by […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Diagnostics, legislation, Massachusetts, Right to Repair, Telematics

Repairify Announces Diagnostic Partnership with AutoNation

February 26, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repairify, Inc., the makers of asTech diagnostic device, and AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN), announced a partnership to provide AutoNation with the technology required to perform Pre and Post diagnostic and electronic vehicle service for their 85 collision centers. asTech’s diagnostic and calibration solutions and technical support team of technicians enables real-time collaboration with collision repair technicians […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AutoNation, Diagnostics, Repairify

Ford Issues Position Statement on Collision Repair Diagnostic Scans

December 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

All Ford vehicles from Model Year 2010 should be scanned before collision repair estimates. Ford Motor Company has issued a position statement covering the need for diagnostic scanning before and after the collision repair process. The position statement can be downloaded from OEM1Stop.com. According to the Ford statement, any Model Year 2010 vehicle with damage […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, Ford Motor Company, Position Statement

ASA and Auto Alliance Partner to Promote OEM Collision Repair Procedure Legislation

December 7, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

ASA and Auto Alliance Partner on Legislation

Associations believe new laws necessary to protect consumers and assure collision repair facilities are fairly compensated. Seeks to keep effort separate from aftermarket parts legislation. In a press briefing yesterday, the Automotive Service Association and Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers outlined their plans to promote laws that would require OEM procedures be used in collision repairs […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Auto Alliance, Automotive Service Association, Diagnostics, legislation, OEM Repair Procedures

Mitchell Announces Diagnostics System Achieves 300,000 Scan Milestone

October 31, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell International, Inc. announced that customers using its diagnostics system have surpassed 300,000 repair scans since its introduction last year. Mitchell solution, powered by Bosch, is now fully integrated into Mitchell’s Freedom Platform, leveraging integrated diagnostics to assist in proper and safe repairs “Integration of diagnostics into the entire repair and claims process is a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, Mitchell International

Auto Care Association and Partners to Unveil Secure Vehicle Interface to Telematics Data and Diagnostic Data

October 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Interface allows secure, standard, safe and direct access to vehicle data and information necessary to diagnostics. Attendees at this year’s AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) will be among the first to view and experience the Secure Vehicle Interface (SVI), an internationally standardized technical design that provides for secure and standardized access to the In-Vehicle Networks […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAPEX, Auto Care Association, Cybersecurity, Diagnostics, Telematics

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