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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

AirPro Integrates OEM Position Statements In Scan Reports

July 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced the integration of vehicle manufacturer position statements regarding scanning, programming and vehicle calibrations to the vehicle scan reports sent to its network of repair facilities across North America.  “We are always looking to add value for our repair facility partners”, stated Chuck Olsen Executive Director Operations at AirPro Diagnostics. “The ability to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Diagnostics, OEM Repair Procedures, Position Statement

AirPro Diagnostics Launches Mobile Scanning Solution for Insurance and Collision Repair

July 12, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics (APD) announced the launch of its new FieldPro mobile scanning solution.  FieldPro is an evolution in APD’s portfolio of tools and remote service solutions developed to create economic advantages for APD customers.  The FieldPro is a pocket size scan tool that serves as a wireless link between a damaged vehicle and the insurance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Diagnostics, OEM Repair Procedures

Mitchell Announces Integration Agreement with AirPro Diagnostics

July 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell International, Inc. announced it has signed a strategic integration and joint marketing agreement with AirPro Diagnostics, LLC. to integrate AirPro’s collision diagnostics solutions with the Mitchell Diagnostics System. The companies will work together to incorporate AirPro documents seamlessly into the workflow employed by users of Mitchell Diagnostics. Announced last year, the Mitchell Diagnostics system […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AirPro Diagnostics, Diagnostics, Mitchell International

UK’s RAC Adds Telematics Diagnostic Monitoring and Repair Referrals to Usage-Based Insurance Program

May 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Insurer will monitor diagnostic trouble codes and offer preemptive maintenance alerts and referrals for its usage-based insurance customers Every driver taking out RAC Black Box Car Insurance who opts for complimentary RAC breakdown coverage or already has existing RAC roadside assistance coverage is now automatically being given access to the RAC’s new state-of-the art ‘connected’ […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, RAC, Telematics, Usage-Based Insurance

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