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 […]
ASA Joins Forces with NAPA Auto Parts for Member Savings on Mopar TechAuthority
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced a new member benefit in cooperation with NAPA AUTO PARTS. The purpose of ASA’s partnership with NAPA was to develop a membership benefit program aimed specifically at scan tools and subscription costs to access OE information. And due to the enormous popularity of Mopar’s TechAuthority Online program, NAPA has […]
ASA and Auto Alliance Launch New OEM Service Information Resource
The Automotive Service Association (ASA), in conjunction with the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, has launched a new information resource for automotive repairers. The ASA Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Resource website, oerepairinfo.com, will serve as a consolidated hub for manufacturer-specific scan tool information, calibration and reprogramming updates; training materials; and service information. The website was developed […]
Automakers Agree to Release Service Information to Independents
In a joint letter to U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan, Chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs, Foreign Commerce and Tourism, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) and the Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced Thursday that they have reached an understanding regarding the type of service information and […]
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