Kirmac Collision & Autoglass, the Canadian based MSO with 20 locations across Metro Vancouver, B.C., is using Tractable’s artificial intelligence (AI) solution to digitally engage customers to streamline the vehicle repair process. The solution is currently deployed across all locations and Kirmac’s centralized customer service center. Kirmac, along with its sister brand Reborn Autobody, have […]
Tractable Partners with Saputo Capital Collision
Saputo Capital Collision, a three-location MSO in the province of Ontario, Canada, is partnering with Tractable to use its artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for collision repair. Tractable will be used by Saputo at its insurance carrier-branded collision center at the start of the vehicle intake process for repairable vehicles. Joe Saputo of Saputo Capital Collision […]
Acadia Insurance Partners with UVeye to Use Computer Vision AI Technology
Regional insurer will use UVeye’s vehicle inspection systems for auto claims. UVeye, creator of the AI-driven automated vehicle inspection platform, today announced a strategic collaboration with Acadia Insurance. The companies will enhance the efficiency and accuracy in Acadia’s appraisal process, leveraging UVeye’s AI-powered computer vision inspection systems to streamline claims for vehicles involved in accidents. […]
CCC Introduces Next Generation AI-Based Photo Analysis
CCC Intelligent Solutions (NASDAQ:CCCS) today announced the next generation of its artificial intelligence (AI)-based photo analysis capabilities, including its first solution that extends into claims handling ahead of the appraisal process to include first notice of loss (FNOL). According to the company, the new solution helps users identify potential indemnity amounts earlier and deliver sactionable […]
Toyota GB Covers Audatex Bodyshop Image Capture Transaction Fees on its Vehicles at Certified Network Collision Repair Shops in UK Through September
Solera Audatex, part of Solera Holdings, Inc., today announced that Toyota GB (PLC) is promoting and encouraging the use of Audatex’s Bodyshop Image Capture to the Toyota and Lexus Approved networks and will be supporting their customers by covering transactional costs for all Toyota and Lexus vehicles from April 1 – September 30, 2021. Audatex […]
Maaco Offers Online Estimating Tool
Maaco is offering vehicle owners an easy way to obtain estimates and book appointments to have their car painted and have minor dents, scratches, or weather damages repaired with the Maaco Online Estimating Tool. The online tool allows customers to input information that generates an estimate for the services they need. It even has the […]
Solera Launches Qapter AI Estimating Platform for Collision Repair Shops in North America and Europe
Solera today announced the global rollout of their Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution, Qapter, to automotive repair and collision repair shops in Europe and North America. According to the company, customers using Qapter will have the ability to empower non-skilled damage appraisers to create estimates in under three minutes. The AI-based estimating system will help repair […]
CCC Reports Accelerated Growth of Photo Estimate and AI-Supported Claims
CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) reported today that photo estimates and artificial intelligence (AI) supported claims have expanded at a record pace exceeding double-digit growth since the beginning of the year. The rapid adoption of digital technology is in direct response to social distancing and work-from-home protocols initiated to combat COVID-19. CCC industry data shows […]
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 Announces AI-Enable Intelligent Estimating Solution
Mitchell today announced U.S. commercial availability of Mitchell Intelligent Estimating an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled claims automation solution. The solution, first announced at Mitchell’s mPower Conference in October 2019, provides an end-to-end framework that leverages artificial intelligence, a cloud-based estimating system, and patent-pending intellectual property and data – which turns photos of damaged vehicles into component-level […]