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Toyota GB Covers Audatex Bodyshop Image Capture Transaction Fees on its Vehicles at Certified Network Collision Repair Shops in UK Through September

May 11, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Audatex, OEM Certification, Photo Estimating, Solera Holdings, Toyota GB, United Kingdom

Maaco Offers Online Estimating Tool

March 31, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: MAACO, Photo Estimating

Solera Launches Qapter AI Estimating Platform for Collision Repair Shops in North America and Europe

March 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Qapter

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Photo Estimating, Solera Holdings

CCC Reports Accelerated Growth of Photo Estimate and AI-Supported Claims

May 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, CCC Information Services, Photo Estimating

Interview: Olivier Baudoux, Mitchell International

May 20, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Interview, Mitchell International, Photo Appraisal, Photo Estimating

Mitchell Announces AI-Enable Intelligent Estimating Solution

March 31, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Claims Technology, Mitchell International, Photo Estimating

CCC Introduces Photo-Estimating Lead Capture Tool for Collision Repair Facilities   

November 6, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Information Services Inc.  announced the launch of its CCC Engage Photo Estimate, a new lead generation tool for collision repairers. The Photo Estimate capability enables repairers to receive and respond to digital estimate requests submitted by consumers any time of day or night. Automated, immediate responses guide consumers in providing necessary information, including vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, Photo Estimating

Zurich North America Partners with Snapsheet on Virtual Appraisal Solution

November 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Zurich North America has incorporated the use of a virtual appraisal solution into its auto claims process, allowing customers to more quickly resolve auto physical damage claims. Chicago-based Snapsheet is providing the technology behind this innovative new approach to claims. “Building and maintaining strong relationships with innovation partners, like Snapsheet, help us enhance our service […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Photo Estimating, Snapsheet, Zurich Insurance Group

USAA Using Google Cloud to Analyze Damage Photos and Identify Parts for Collision Repair Estimates

September 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

USAA announced that to make the claims experience faster and more efficient, it has worked with the Google Cloud to develop machine learning models that will allow for nearly instant vehicle damage estimates from digital images. According to USAA, images of damaged vehicles are sent to Google Cloud. The images are then analyzed by Google […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Mitchell International, Photo Estimating, USAA

Rhode Island Passes Legislation Clarifying Need for Physical Inspections on Collision Repair Claims Exceeding $2500

June 27, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Interview with Jina Petrarca from Auto Body Association of Rhode Island details legislation

Rhode Island amends its unfair claims practice regulations. Jina Petrarca from Auto Body Association of Rhode Island details legislation in interview. The Rhode Island legislature passed House and Senate companion bills that amend and expand the definitions of unfair claims practices committed by insurers with regard to physical inspection, performance of appraisals, retail valuation and […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Interview, legislation, Photo Estimating, Rhode Island

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