AirPro Diagnostics announced ongoing enhancements to its AirPro Diagnostic Assist System (A.D.A.S.) to offer test drive/dynamic systems verification integrated directly into its workflow. “The A.D.A.S. platform was the first of its kind. Services that are just now being announced by others, we have been providing to our customers for months, if not years. The A.D.A.S. […]
AirPro Diagnostics Receives Patent for Auggie ADAS Calibration System
AirPro Diagnostics announced the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has approved the company’s ADAS calibration technology, Auggie, for patent protection. Auggie performs forward facing camera (FFC) ADAS calibrations. It is completely mobile and does not require sophisticated measuring or a highly skilled technician at the shop. Auggie eliminates traditional calibration space and lighting […]
Opus IVS Announces IVSWizard 2.0 Customizable Scanning Workflow for Collision Repair Facilities
Also announces IVSMap featuring ADAS Blueprint and ALLDATA integration. Opus IVS announced today that it will introduce IVSWizard 2.0, a patent pending safety and productivity feature with its DriveSafe and ScanSafe diagnostic tools for the collision repair market. The new version of IVSWizard was developed based on industry feedback to provide relevant information to guide […]
Mitchell and Car ADAS Solutions Partner to Provide Enhanced Calibration Support
Collaboration assists collision repairers with set up and operation of calibration centers for vehicles equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Mitchell and Car ADAS Solutions, an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology and services company, have joined forces to offer enhanced support for dynamic and static ADAS calibrations. Mitchell’s MD-500 scan tool and MD-TS21 target […]
LKQ’s Elitek Vehicle Services Expands into Remote Automotive Diagnostics and Programming
Effective today, Elitek Vehicle Services is expanding its services beyond on-site mobile diagnostics and repair to also include remote automotive diagnostics and remote programming. Repair facilities can now call one company, Elitek, to service all their diagnostic service needs. Since 2019, under the Elite Electronics and VeTech Automotive Electronics brands, LKQ’s diagnostic services business, now […]
TecMD Pilots Mobile Diagnostics, Programming and Calibration Service in Southeastern Michigan
The Tweddle Group announced it is piloting a mobile diagnostics program in Southeastern Michigan. The service, TecMD, offers on-site diagnostics, programming, pre-scan, post-scan and calibration services for automotive collision and repair centers in Oakland and Macomb counties. Tweddle Group Chief Executive Officer Pat Aubry said TecMD answers an important need for Southeastern Michigan. “On-site/on-demand service […]
CIECA May 20 Webinar Examines Future of Auto Glass Repair and Recalibration
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECAST webinar is scheduled for Thursday, May 20 at 2 pm (EDT) entitled The Future of Auto Glass Repair & Recalibration. The webinar will feature Ed Sprigler, vice president, Recalibration Services at Safelite Group. Registration for the CIECA May 20 webinar is available online. […]
National Collision Repair Associations Release Position Statement on Scanning Compensation
Associations say scans are necessary and non-included operation. The Automotive Service Associated (ASA), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP), on March 5 released a position statement on the issue of diagnostic scans and recalibration work. According to the position statement, the work is necessary and a […]
AASP/NJ Detailed Future of ADAS During Virtual Member Meeting
To educate members on the importance of proper ADAS repair, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) recently welcomed John Anello of Auto Tech on Wheels and Nick Dominato from adasThink for ADAS: The Future Is NOW, a two-hour Zoom seminar that provided insight into this technology, its requirements and how it […]
OEM Collision Repair Procedures Legislation Re-Introduced in Illinois
Legislation would require insurers to base claim payments on, and collision repairers to use, vehicle manufacturer compliant repair procedures. Excludes OEM parts mandates, but requires use of like, kind and quality. A bill introduced yesterday in Illinois seeks to require both auto insurance companies and collision repair facilities to comply with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) […]