A jury assigned a Texas collision repair center 75 percent liability in a case brought by Dallas couple who suffered injuries in a car accident in a vehicle that had collision repairs performed that did not follow manufacturer procedures. A jury in the 192nd Civil District Court in Dallas County, Texas found in favor of […]
Society of Collision Repair Specialists Announce Details on OEM Summit Sessions
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced session details outlining the content of the upcoming OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit at the 2017 SEMA Show. The Summit will be held on Thursday, November 2nd. This year’s three sessions will address the impact that automotive research has on vehicle construction and functionality, the impact that […]
Two Australia Automotive Organizations Join Call for Solution on Right to Repair
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) is welcoming two additional automotive industry organizations expressing support for a mandatory solution for the sharing of vehicle repair and service information for all automotive repairers. Immediately following the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Draft Report on the New Car Retailing Industry on August 10, […]
Australia Competition Commission Recommends Mandatory OEM Technical Information Access Regulations, Eliminate Parts Sales Restrictions
Competition authority recommends mandatory regulation to assure repair information access, eliminate parts sales restrictions to independent repairers, concerns over high OEM parts margins for vehicle manufacturers compared to other international markets. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) yesterday released the draft report of its market study into Australia’s new car retailing industry. The report […]
NASTF Session at AAPEX to Spotlight OEM Service Information
National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Fall 2017 General Meeting at AAPEX on Wednesday, Nov. 1, will kick off with a presentation to emphasize the value of OEM technical information websites for technicians working outside franchised dealerships. The session, The Most Underused OEM Service Info Resources, will familiarize attendees with the 40 light vehicle and […]
Estify Launches Collision Repair Planning Solution including OEM
Estify announced the launch Estify Pro, a predictive collision repair planning solution.. Estify Pro is a tool that automates vehicle repair planning, a process that has until now been completely manual and subjective. Estify has partnered directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to create a software platform that generates consistent OEM documentation for repairers and […]
PPG MVP Business Solutions Group Video Examines OEM Collision Repair Procedures, Diagnostics
The 2017 PPG MVP Conference featured a panel discussion in which representatives from Audi, Toyota, Mazda and Collision Diagnostic Services (asTech) discussed their positions on OE repair procedures, system diagnostics, and recalibration. In the video above you’ll hear from the experts as they take a deeper dive into the hundreds of onboard systems on […]
ALLDATA Signs Reseller Agreement with LKQ’s Rhiag Group in Italy
ALLDATA Europe GmbH, an affiliate of ALLDATA LLC, , announced it has signed a reseller agreement with Rhiag Group, an affiliate of LKQ Corporation, to enhance ALLDATA’s ability to serve the Italian market with OEM diagnostic and repair information. LKQ announced an agreement to acquire Rhiag in January 2016. The company has operations in Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, […]
SCRS Details OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit Sessions
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced details on the three sessions making up its 3rd Annual OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit. The Summit, to be held Thursday, November 3rd, during the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas will continue to focus on emerging trends in vehicle construction and technology, and how those aspects […]
Nevada Bulletin Reminds Industry on Non-OEM Parts Disclosure, Manufacturer Procedures
The Nevada Division of Insurance issued a bulletin in July reminding auto insurance companies and collision repair facility operators about their obligations to disclose non-OEM parts usage to consumers and follow manufacturer procedures. On July 22, the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Division of Insurance, issued a bulletin detailing the standards the auto insurance […]
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