The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECAst webinar will feature Brent Johnson, director of Global Product Management for Collision at Chief Collision Technology. Johnson’s presentation, ADAS Calibrations—Do It Right and Document What You Do, will be held on Tuesday, May 19, at noon EDT. Registration for the seminar is available […]
American Honda First Vehicle Manufacturer to Integrate Cloud Diagnostics into the CCC X Data Exchange
CCC Information Services (CCC) and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced that the vehicle manufacturer is the first to integrate its diagnostics scanning cloud technology into the CCC X data exchange, simplifying scanning and reporting for Honda and Acura vehicles. Honda diagnostics data will be ingested by CCC X and passed seamlessly into CCC ONE. […]
OEM Collision Repair Procedures Legislation Pre-Filed in New Hampshire
After legislators failed to overturn Governor’s veto of procedure bill this year, legislation has been pre-filed for next year’s session. The fight to get auto insurance companies to pay for the cost of vehicle manufacturer repair procedures will reignite in New Hampshire next year. The new legislation, House Bill 1455 (HB 1455), mirrors the legislation […]
LKQ Corporation Announces ADAS Calibration Promise for Collision Repair Parts
Company states warranted parts suitable for vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems. LKQ Corporation announced it is introducing its Promise of Calibration that warrants collision repair parts it sells are suitable for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and will support proper calibration. The Promise of Calibration states: “LKQ Corporation warrants that all recycled OEM, […]
Fas-Break Partners with AirPro Diagnostics
Fas-Break, Inc., the windshield repair and auto glass replacement equipment, supplies and services company, has adopted the AirPro Diagnostics technology and services platform. AirPro Diagnostics provides customized OEM Remote Scanning and ADAS Calibrations. In addition, Fas-Break will distribute AirPro technologies and services to their network of auto glass centers throughout the United States. Frank LaViola, […]
New Hampshire Legislators Fail to Override OEM Collision Repair Procedure Bill Veto
Effort to override veto falls short of 2/3 majority required in House of Representatives. Proponents of a bill to require collision repair shops to follow, and insurers to pay for, OEM collision repair procedures failed yesterday to secure the required 2/3 majority necessary to override Governor Chris Sununu’s August veto. Members of the New Hampshire […]
Mitchell Announces Partnership with Drew Technologies for OEM Collision Repair Scanning
Enhancements from Drew extend Mitchell Diagnostics with new MD-OEM option. Approved for use in GM Collision Repair Network. Mitchell today announced a partnership with Drew Technologies, an Opus IVS Company, under which Drew Technologies scanning and diagnostic technology and services will be available via the Mitchell Diagnostics (MD) system. The new enhancements offer vehicle scanning […]
Interview: Jack Rozint, Mitchell International
Rozint discusses the information provider’s work administering the General Motors Collision Repair Network, how technology trends such as artificial intelligence, are influencing the industry and ADAS recalibration. In yet another sign that the role of information providers in the collision repair industry is changing, last year, General Motors announced that it had chosen Mitchell International […]
Mitchell Diagnostics Adds ADAS Recalibrations
Enables collision repairers to recalibrate advanced driver assistance systems in-house for dozens of vehicle models via partnership with Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Mitchell today announced updates to its dynamic special test coverage within its Mitchell Diagnostics solution through a partnership with Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, enabling Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibrations for dozens of popular […]
Thatcham Research Says Post Repair Calibration of ADAS to Vehicle Manufacturer Tolerances Essential
Thatcham Research, the insurance industry funded research center in the United Kingdom, today announced it was providing much needed clarity on how to manage vehicle repairs involving advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and Adaptive Cruise Control. According to Thatcham, more than 10 per cent of vehicles on the road […]