Group believes regulation necessary to preserve competition with level-playing field to access vehicle diagnostics and data streams. Issue key for repair industry as need to diagnostic system access increases. A broad coalition of the automotive aftermarket industry and motorists representatives is calling upon the European Union (EU) to create a robust regulatory framework for an inter-operable […]
Equipment and Tool Institute Releases Position Statement Supporting Pre- and Post-Collision Repair Diagnostic Scanning
Position underlines association member concerns about timely, affordable OEM data access. The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) issued a position statement supporting the process of pre- and post- collision repair scanning of vehicles and raising concerns that some vehicle manufacturers restrict access to data or charge prices that are not affordable for the aftermarket to […]
CIC Committee Invites Stakeholders to Join Pre-Post Repair Scans & Diagnostic Repairs Task Force
The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) Emerging Technologies Committee has invited all those interested to participate in the Scanning & Diagnostics in Collision Repair Task Force. Approximately 30 participants, from segments including OEM’s, Repairers, Equipment companies, Trade Groups and Insurers, have been working together to discuss the topic, identify issues and possible solutions. The task force […]
Issue Spotlight: Vehicle Diagnostic Scans and Calibrations
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 […]
NACE Panel to Discuss Importance of Pre- and Post-Collision Repair Scans, Calibration/Recalibration
Special presentation on Expo Floor will feature vehicle manufacturers and insurers detailing the requirements for pre and post-scans of collision damaged vehicles. Mike Anderson, consultant and president/owner of Collision Advice, will lead a panel of OEM and insurance representatives in a discussion about the need for pre- and post-repair scans, calibration/recalibration, and more. The intent […]
Honda Issues Collision Repair Position Statement Requiring Pre and Post Diagnostic Scans
Says all vehicles involved in a collision must have scans during the estimating process and following a collision repairs. American Honda Motor Co. Inc., has issued a position statement outlining requirements for both pre and post repair diagnostic scans of its vehicles for diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) since many do not illuminate any dashboard indicators. […]
Collision Diagnostic Services Selects Precision Marketing in Canada
Collision Diagnostic Services (CDS) announced it has selected Precision Marketing to remarket the asTech2 remote diagnostic device to the Canadian collision repair industry. Under the terms of the agreement, Precision Marketing’s independent manufacturer representatives, located throughout Canada, will market the device to professional collision repair organizations and insurers. Precision Marketing’s representatives will provide local support, […]
Auto Care Association Warns Vehicle Cybersecurity Could Hurt Independent Repairers
The Auto Care Association warned vehicle manufacturers and regulators that failure to consider how vehicles are serviced when designing vehicle cybersecurity protections could harm consumers and the independent vehicle service facilities that provide them with repairs. Aaron Lowe, senior vice president, regulatory and government affairs, Auto Care Association, delivered the warning while participating in a […]
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