CARSTAR and Mitchell Renew Multi-Year Partnership
Mitchell International and CARSTAR Franchise Systems have renewed their five-year partnership agreement, making Mitchell the preferred collision shop solutions business partner for CARSTAR’s repair network. After an extensive evaluation, CARSTAR announced that in addition to its decade-long endorsement of the ABS management system, it has also selected Mitchell’s next-generation ABS Enterprise as the preferred body shop management system of choice for the CARSTAR network.
Chrysler Approves Use of PPG Waterborne Refinish Systems
Chrysler LLC has approved the PPG Envirobase Performance and Nexa Autocolor Aquabase Plus waterborne basecoat systems from PPG Automotive Refinish for all of its repair facilities globally. All products in the Envirobase and Aquabase waterborne basecoat systems are included in the approval, Chrysler LLC’s PF-10537 Exterior Paint Refinish Material/Process Certification for Warranty Repair Paint Performance. These PPG waterborne systems join a long list of Chrysler-approved PPG refinish systems including PPG’s Deltron, Global and Nexa Autocolor brands.
Fraud Questions from Public Meetings Debated on Video
Collision Industry News, a service of Assured Performance Network, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization and body shop co-op, officially released the edited videos of the two public meetings regarding a discussion of potential insurance fraud through low-balling estimates. The meetings that are covered by the videos were a result of a debate that started during the CIC meeting prior to NACE, November 2006.
Mitchell Introduces French Language Version of ABS Management System
SAN DIEGO, CA — Mitchell International, a provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the collision claims and repair industries, has announced that it will release a French version of its ABS body shop management system in the fourth quarter of 2007. This new French language version of ABS will make its market
ALLDATA Supports SkillsUSA
ALLDATA LLC provided resources and judging for the 2007 SkillsUSA Automotive Service Technology National Championships. The competition was held on June 25-29 in Kansas City, MO. ALLDATA provides manufacturers’ service and repair information, shop management software and customer relations tools for the automotive repair and collision industries. This is the eighth year that the company has been involved with the regional, state or national SkillsUSA competitions.
Mitchell Releases Summer Industry Trends Report
SAN DIEGO, CA — Mitchell International, a provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the collision claims and repair industries, has released the third quarter 2007 edition of its Industry Trends Report (ITR). The report is the company’s quarterly publication that highlights news items as well as industry statistics. This edition’s quarterly feature
The Pulse: Percentages of Service Retailers with Parts Inventory
Each week, The Pulse provides insight into the buying, sourcing and brand-loyalty habits of counter personnel and professional technicians. This week, using data from Industrial Marketing Research’s (IMR) recent Installer Survey, we look at the topic of repair facilities having a parts inventory in stock to satisfy their customers’ needs.
I-CAR to Present Second Annual Technology Showcase at NACE
I-CAR will again for the second year develop, plan and implement clinics to be offered on the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) show floor in the I-CAR Technology Showcase. This year there will be eight clinics offered over the three-day exposition.
ALLDATA Supports Motorist Assurance Program
ELK GROVE, CA — ALLDATA has joined with the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) in its consumer outreach effort to provide uniform standards for automotive repair. Through the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP), the AMRA’s mission is to promote customer satisfaction and high standards of service. ALLDATA provides manufacturers’ service and repair information, shop management