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 […]
Mitchell Automates OEM Collision Repair Procedures Delivery Based on Scan Results
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 […]
Mitchell Releases Diagnostic Services Finder, Cloud Services Pack for Collision Repair Facilities
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 […]