CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS) today announced the introduction of its applied artificial intelligence (AI) to collision repairers allowing CCC ONE users the ability to automate initial damage assessments and jumpstarting the estimating process. Repair Cost Predictor uses AI to automate an initial damage assessment, instantly generating a repair cost prediction of damage for […]
Mitchell Announces Automated Scan and Calibration Detection in Estimating Workflow
Mitchell, an Enlyte company, today announced the availability of a new feature in Mitchell Cloud Estimating that automatically detects a completed scan or calibration and gives users the ability to quickly add it as a line on the collision-damage appraisal. This enhanced integration between carrier and shop workflows helps ensure that estimates include the appropriate […]
Caliber Signs Enterprise Agreement to License Mitchell Cloud Estimating
Caliber’s 1,600+ U.S. automotive service centers now have access to Mitchell’s cloud-based appraisal platform and other solutions to help streamline collision repair estimating, blueprinting and repairs Mitchell, an Enlyte company and leading technology and information provider for the Property & Casualty (P&C) claims and Collision Repair industries, and Caliber Collision, the nation’s largest auto collision […]
Audatex, CCC and Mitchell Donate Software Subscriptions to Schools Through Collision Repair Education Foundation
Each year, thousands of collision repair students across the country receive the opportunity to learn on the same software widely used by the collision repair facilities and insurance carriers – at no cost to the school or students – thanks to the generosity of Audatex, a Solera Company; CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC); and Mitchell, […]
Mitchell Announces Data Licensing Agreement with Rivian
Mitchell, an Enlyte company, today announced that it is the first collision industry information provider to sign a data licensing agreement with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian. This will allow auto insurers and collision repairers using Mitchell Cloud Estimating and Mitchell Cloud Estimating TruckMax to write damage appraisals and access repair procedures for the OEM’s […]
MOTOR Announces Update to Refinish Time Guidance for Blending Adjacent Panels
MOTOR Information Systems (MOTOR), a Hearst company, announced today it will make a change to the Estimated Worktime Development Methodology for color blend of adjacent panels within the MOTOR Guide to Estimating (GTE). The change is designed to account for variations in modern vehicle paint refinishing and will be made in October 2023 as part […]
Mitchell Partners with Axalta to Launch Educational Training Program for Commercial Truck Collision Repair
Companies introduce course on best practices for estimating and paint refinishing at HD Repair Forum. Mitchell, an Enlyte company, today announced it is collaborating with Axalta Coating Systems to introduce a new training program, Truck Fleet Damage Analysis and Estimating, that provides repairers with instruction on how to streamline the appraisal process for collision-damaged medium- […]
United Auto Selects Solera Qapter Solution
The United Automobile Insurance Company is championing a digital-first approach for its customers using Qapter Intelligent Estimating with Visual Intelligence, an AI-powered solution from Solera. By utilizing Qapter, United Auto reports that customers are seeing reduced wait times while appraisers have significantly improved their production. “As customers increasingly seek a self-service digital option for their […]
SCRS Study Concludes Time to Blend Into an Adjacent Panel is Over 30% Higher than Full Panel Refinish Time
Research conflicts with 50% blend reduction implemented in estimating platforms. The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) published the results of it’s blend study research project conducted in August with the major North American refinish companies. According to the conclusions of this study, blending, on average, took 31.59% more time than a full refinish, rather […]
CCC Introduces Diagnostics Enhancements
New functionality seeks to drive consistency and transparency while improving verification of scans across collision repairers and insurers. CCC Intelligent Solutions today announced the introduction of enhancements to CCC Diagnostics that will simplify the diagnostics process for repairs and drive consistency in the administration of diagnostics billing, including customizable diagnostic profiles and a dashboard to […]