Mitchell today announced that Mitchell Cloud Estimating now surfaces VIN-specific recall notices on Toyota vehicles. This gives collision repairers timely access to safety recall information as the estimate is written, helping to improve safety recall completions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently reported that safety recalls affected more than 53 million vehicles and […]
Mitchell’s Q2 Industry Trends Report Examines Shifts in Claims Technology and Mobility Patterns
As the world adjusts post-pandemic, Mitchell discusses the trends and technologies impacting the future of claims and collision repair. Mitchell today released its second quarter Industry Trends Report (ITR) for 2021. In this report, Mitchell executives share trends and predictions on how the tools and innovations seeing faster adoption following the COVID-19 pandemic empower the […]
Mitchell Partners with Mazda North American Operations to Launch U.S. Collision Repair Network
Information provider will serve as program administrator and audit collision repair facility standards compliance. Mitchell and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced the launch of the Mazda Collision Network. The Network is designed to provide Mazda vehicle owners with confidence in the repair of their automobiles. It also offers participating U.S. Mazda dealerships, Multi-Shop Operators […]
GM Names VeriFacts Administrator of Collision Repair Network
Move will allow certified collision repair facilities to choose their own estimating platform. General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales announced administrative changes to its Collision Repair Network (CRN), including Information Provider (IP) independence which enables dealers and independent collision repair facilities to choose their preferred estimating platform. GM launched the network in 2018 with Mitchell […]
Mitchell and Claim Genius Partner for AI-Enabled Claims Processing
Mitchell today announced that Claim Genius’ artificial intelligence (AI) can now be accessed through the Mitchell Intelligent Open Platform (MIOP). This allows U.S. and Canadian carriers to use Mitchell Intelligent Estimating with Claim Genius computer vision algorithms—automatically producing partial or complete estimates from photos and videos of damaged vehicles. Introduced in 2019, Mitchell Intelligent Estimating […]
Mitchell International’s Bano Ramirez Passes Away
Bano Ramirez, a member of Mitchell International’s Solution Specialist team, passed away on January 25. Bano touched many lives in his over 40 years in the industry. Bano spent 12 years with Mitchell International and previously owned and operated Bob’s Body and Fender in Van Nuys where he was an active member of the community […]
Bosch and Mitchell Introduce New ADAS Target System to Improve Collision Repair Workflow
Mitchell and Bosch Automotive Service Solutions announced the availability of the MD-TS21. The new computer-based target system is designed to allow repair facilities to quickly and precisely calibrate front-facing cameras, blind-spot monitors and radar sensors in popular automobile models with ADAS. The MD-TS21 uses Bosch’s vehicle coverage, patented technology and industrial-grade digital cameras to automatically […]
Mitchell Partners With Tractable to Expand Claims Automation Capabilities
Mitchell today announced the addition of Tractable’s artificial intelligence (AI) to the Mitchell Intelligent Open Platform (MIOP). This allows North American automotive insurers to use Mitchell’s claims automation solution—Mitchell Intelligent Estimating—with Tractable AI. With this plug-and-play approach, insurers have the flexibility to incorporate the AI technology that meets their unique workflow requirements. “We’re excited to […]
Mitchell Fourth Quarter 2020 Industry Trends Report Makes 2021 Predictions
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 […]