Chief Collision Technology’s mobile 3D hail damage scanning system, Constellation, that was announced in January, is available for the 2021 hail season and gives insurance providers, collision repair shops and fleet managers a complete hail management repair solution. The system provides complete a workflow system, tracks hail-damaged vehicles throughout the entire process from first notice […]
CCC Announces Straight-Through Processing Estimating Platform
CCC Information Services Inc. announced it plans to deliver on the industry’s vision for straight-through auto claims processing with the launch of CCC Estimate – STP that will previewed at CCC’s conference in May. CCC Estimate – STP will employ advanced AI, insurer-driven rules, and CCC’s network connections to automatically initiate and populate predictive, detailed, […]
AASP/NJ to Co-Sponsor Two Estimating Seminars in February
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced it will co-sponsor two seminars titled Estimating Accuracy Essentials (Part 2) in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, February 25 from 3-8 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, in Springfield, and in southern New Jersey on Wednesday, February 26 from 3-8 p.m. at the Hilton […]
SCRS Introduces Repair Planning Optimization Tool
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced it will introduce a new generation of the Guide to Complete Repair Planning at the SEMA Show being held in Las Vegas, Nev. this week. The tool is resource that takes the once-static PDF document and has evolved it into an intelligent, dynamic and customizable estimate analysis […]
AASP/NJ President to Present Collision Repair Estimating Accuracy Essentials Course June 25 and July 16
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will co-sponsor two seminars titled “Estimating Accuracy Essentials (Part 1),” on Tuesday, June 25 from 3pm to 8pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Springfield (Northern NJ meeting) and Tuesday, July 16 from 3pm to 8pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Hamilton (Southern NJ meeting). These […]
PMCLogic Paint and Materials Management System Automated
ComputerLogic, Inc. announced that the latest version of PMCLogic, its paint and materials management (P&M) system for collision repair facilities, is now ‘totally automated’. Shops can now easily track the usage of all P&M’s, generate accurate cost analysis and KPI reports, and produce a P&M estimate or invoice on every repair they do without any […]
Massachusetts ADALB Overturns Ruling on Use of Video to Appraise Damage; Addresses Used Part Specification
Safety concerns led to repeal of last year’s advisory ruling by the appraiser licensing board on the use of photos and video. Issues new ruling cautioning appraisers on specification of used parts, such as suspension, that could impact safety. Following the appointment of three new members to the Massachusetts Auto Damage Appraiser Licensing Board by […]