CollisionWeek

Your source for the latest collision repair industry news, statistics and trend analysis.

  • News
  • Research
  • Feature
  • Subscribe
You are here: Home / Archives for Diagnostics

Mitchell Automates OEM Collision Repair Procedures Delivery Based on Scan Results

May 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell announced a new, seamless integration between its Mitchell Diagnostics scanning system and the OEM repair procedures in Mitchell’s TechAdvisor database. For the first time, collision repair  technicians using Mitchell’s scan tools can link directly from the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) on a scan report to the corresponding OEM repair procedures. The new feature is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, Mitchell International, OEM Repair Procedures

Mitchell Releases Diagnostic Services Finder, Cloud Services Pack for Collision Repair Facilities

April 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell today announced the availability of two new offerings to the collision repair industry including a Diagnostics and Calibration Services Locator and Mitchell ShopPak for Cloud. According to Mitchell, one of the many challenges collision repair facilities face due to COVID-19 is the ability to procure partner products and services, as many organizations have decreased […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, Mitchell International, Mobile Estimating

Ford Files Lawsuit Against AirPro Diagnostics

February 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford Files Lawsuit Against AirPro Diagnostics

Vehicle manufacturer alleges that remote diagnostic provider violated its trademarks and license agreements by providing remote diagnostic services using Ford software. Ford Motor Company and its Ford Global Technologies, LLC (FGTL) subsidiary filed a federal lawsuit against AirPro Diagnostics alleging the remote diagnostic service provider is infringing Ford’s trademarks and licensing agreements and is committing […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Diagnostics, Ford Motor Company, Lawsuits

Supporters and Opponents of Massachusetts Right to Repair Legislation Detail Viewpoints at Hearing

January 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Massachusetts Right to Repair Hearing

Industry members detail concerns over future access to vehicle diagnostics and programming for legislators. Vehicle manufacturers outline opposition. The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on Monday, January 13 on proposed legislation to update automotive right to repair laws to take into account new technologies such as telematics. […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: AASP/MA, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Association, Diagnostics, legislation, Massachusetts, Right to Repair

AirPro Diagnostics Launches 24/7/365 Service

January 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced the launch of its 24/7/365 service.  “Knowing the importance of timely service to the repair community, we want to make sure whenever there is a need, we are there,” stated Josh McFarlin, AirPro Diagnostics VP of Strategic Business Operations. “AirPro has consistently delivered industry leading service and industry-first solutions to the repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Diagnostics

Interview: Ramon Suarez, Solera Audatex

January 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ramon Suarez Interview

In our video interview, Suarez, regional managing director for Solera Audatex, details how the company is integrating the capabilities from different global Solera companies into the products and services collision repair shops and insurers use every day. The role technology plays in our lives continues to expand. For collision repair facility operators and auto insurance […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Audatex, Diagnostics, FNOL, Predictive Analytics, Solera Holdings

American Honda First Vehicle Manufacturer to Integrate Cloud Diagnostics into the CCC X Data Exchange

January 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Information Services (CCC) and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced that the vehicle manufacturer is the first to integrate its diagnostics scanning cloud technology into the CCC X data exchange, simplifying scanning and reporting for Honda and Acura vehicles. Honda diagnostics data will be ingested by CCC X and passed seamlessly into CCC ONE.  […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, American Honda Motor Company, CCC, Diagnostics, Recalibration

CIECA Adds Capability to Include Telematics Diagnostic Codes to FNOL Messages

December 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its First Notice of Loss (FNOL) Implementation Guide and Appendix C have been updated to include instructions on how to include a scan to the Business Message Suite (BMS) First Notice of Loss (FNOL) message. No changes were made to the BMS, only the expansion of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Diagnostics, First Notice of Loss, Telematics

Nissan Partners with asTech for OEM Certified Collision Repair Shop Scanning Solution

July 26, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

asTech Nissan

Nissan announced that starting October 1, Nissan and INFINITI Certified Collision Centers will be required to document that they have performed a post-repair scan on all 2008 and  newer Nissan and  INFINITI vehicles. Participating Nissan and INFINITI Certified Collision Centers will be able to perform pre- and  post-repair scans on every Nissan and  INFINITI vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, asTech, Diagnostics, Nissan, Repairify

Mitchell Announces Partnership with Drew Technologies for OEM Collision Repair Scanning

July 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell and Drew Technologies Partnership

Enhancements from Drew extend Mitchell Diagnostics with new MD-OEM option. Approved for use in GM Collision Repair Network. Mitchell today announced a partnership with Drew Technologies, an Opus IVS Company, under which Drew Technologies scanning and diagnostic technology and services will be available via the Mitchell Diagnostics (MD) system. The new enhancements offer vehicle scanning […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advance Driver Assistance Systems, Agreements Signed, Diagnostics, Drew Technologies, General Motors, Mitchell International, OEM Certification, Opus Group AB, Recalibration

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • …
  • 14
  • Next Page »

Interview Sponsors

IBIS Publisher Partner

Login

Remember Me
Subscribe | Lost your Password?

Tags

AAA AASP/NJ Acquisitions Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Agreements Signed Annual Conference Auto Care Association Automotive Service Association Autonomous Vehicles Awards Axalta Coating Systems Board of Directors Boyd Group California Canada Career and Technical Education CARSTAR CCC Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association Collision Repair Education Foundation Coronavirus Crash Champions Diagnostics Donations Earnings Electric Vehicles Florida I-CAR Lawsuits legislation LKQ Corporation National Auto Body Council Network Affiliations New Jersey New Vehicle Sales Non-OEM Parts Openings People PPG Industries Regulations Right to Repair Scholarships Texas United Kingdom Workforce Development

Recent Articles

  • Quality Collision Group Partners with Collision Vision to Manage OEM Certifications November 14, 2025
  • California Bureau of Automotive Repair Opens Public Comment on Storage Fee Regulations November 14, 2025
  • WIN Opens Nominations for New Shop Floor Award Recognizing Female Technicians November 14, 2025
  • Allstate Companies to Lower Louisiana Auto Insurance Rates in December, January November 14, 2025
  • I-CAR Australia Renames Steel Welding Course, Plans Aluminum Program November 14, 2025
  • Industry Donates Record $726,500 to Collision Repair School Programs November 13, 2025
  • Wesco Group Acquires GM Auto Paint November 13, 2025

CollisionWeek Membership

  • Login
  • Lost Password
  • Membership Details
  • Register
  • Sponsors
  • Subscription Information
  • Terms of Use for CollisionWeek

More Information

About CollisionWeek
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Event Calendar
Take the Collision Repair Business Conditions Survey

Copyright 1999-2025 - QuanDec Corporation - All Rights Reserved · Log in