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 […]
Drew Technologies’ Diagnostics Approved by General Motors for its Collision Repair Network
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 […]
Interview, CCC Information Services on ADAS
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 […]
AirPro Diagnostics Approved for Subaru Collision Repair Network
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 […]
Massachusetts Legislation Would Require Standardized Access to Vehicle Data and Telematics
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 […]
Repairify Announces Diagnostic Partnership with AutoNation
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 […]
Ford Issues Position Statement on Collision Repair Diagnostic Scans
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 […]
ASA and Auto Alliance Partner to Promote OEM Collision Repair Procedure 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 […]
Mitchell Announces Diagnostics System Achieves 300,000 Scan Milestone
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 […]
Auto Care Association and Partners to Unveil Secure Vehicle Interface to Telematics Data and Diagnostic Data
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 […]
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