Mitchell International, Inc. today released the Auto Physical Damage Edition of its fourth quarter Industry Trends Report for 2020. In this report, Mitchell experts predict and analyze the key trends that will impact 2021, providing insights that can help guide planning for organizations across the industry. “The events of 2020 have caused some lasting changes […]
GM and Mitchell Launch Collision Repair Network in Canada
Mitchell and General Motors today introduced the GM Canada Collision Repair Network. Mitchell will serve as program administrator, overseeing enrollment and verifying that repair organizations meet standards for facilities, training, tools and equipment. The Canadian Collision Repair Network closely mirrors GM’s U.S. program launched in 2018 and also managed by Mitchell. Core member requirements—including a […]
Bosch and Mitchell Collaborate on New Diagnostic Tool
Mitchell and Bosch Automotive Service Solutions introduced the MD-500, a new wireless tablet that technicians can use to more efficiently manage the repair process. The MD-500 is the latest addition to the Mitchell Diagnostics product suite and product availability is expected before the end of the year. As vehicle complexity increases, collision repairers must quickly […]
Mitchell Introduces Extended-Realty Hands-Free Solution for Collision Repair Facilities
Mitchell announced the release of Mitchell Intelligent Vision, the industry’s first Extended Reality (XR) hands-free solution integrated into the collision repair workflow. Introduced last year as a proof of concept, the solution is being featured at the company’s mPower Conference, a virtual event being held this week, and shipping is expected before the end of […]
Mitchell Cloud Estimating Now Available in Canada
Mitchell today announced the availability of Mitchell Cloud Estimating in Canada. Carriers and collision repairers can use the cloud-based application to write estimates from anywhere and from any Internet-enabled Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS or Google Android device—including their smartphone, tablet or laptop. Mitchell Cloud Estimating provides seamless access to integrated OEM repair procedures as the […]
Mitchell Announces Enhanced AutocheX Digital Services Through UpdatePromise Collaboration
Mitchell today announced plans to enhance its AutocheX portfolio of consumer communication services through a joint collaboration with UpdatePromise. In addition to expanding its AutocheX consumer satisfaction index (CSI) service, Mitchell will introduce new digital solutions for repair status messaging to vehicle owners and online reputation management for collision repairers. The new products will be […]
Mitchell Third Quarter 2020 Industry Trends Report Examines Diagnostic Trends, Extended Reality
Luxury vehicles record the most DTCs including 2018-2020 models where more vehicles have ADAS systems. Mitchell International released its third quarter Industry Trends Report for 2020. The Auto Physical Damage edition examines several key trends impacting the industry and new technologies “We’re starting to see important new patterns emerge as we move into the second […]
Mitchell Announces Glass Claims and Repair Management Solution
Mitchell announced the availability of the Mitchell Cloud Glass solution, a glass repair and replacement system that directly links OEM repair procedures found in the Mitchell TechAdvisor database to National Auto Glass Specifications (NAGS). This—combined with Mitchell’s diagnostic and calibration tools—is designed to save technicians time and help ensure proper, safe repair of vehicle windshields, […]
Hyundai Structural Repair Procedures and Material Guidelines Now Available in Mitchell Software
Mitchell today announced availability of Hyundai structural repair procedures and material guidelines in Mitchell’s software. Mitchell finished the integration immediately following Hyundai’s mid-July release of four models. The structural repair procedures and material guidelines for the 2019-20 Santa Fe, 2020 Sonata and 2020 Palisade are now available in the Mitchell TechAdvisor solution and through the […]
Interview: Olivier Baudoux, Mitchell International
Baudoux, senior vice president of global product strategy and artificial intelligence for auto physical damage at Mitchell International details its AI-enabled estimating solution and its impact on collision repair. With the announcement of the commercial availability of Mitchell Intelligent Estimating (MIE) in the U.S., artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasing part of the auto […]