Collision Edge says new Estimating Kit helps improve estimating profitability
By Tom Davis Newnan, Georgia — October 12, 2017 — Georgia-based Collision Edge is a family owned business focused on solving problems for Body Shops. The company has launched a series of products that will help bodyshops in the collision repair industry better document collision damage. The standard practice of estimating for many bodyshops is […]
Survey: Majority would prefer to charge for estimates
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — October 10, 2017 — Providing free estimates is a common practice across many industries, including collision repair. However, there’s an unquestionable cost associated with doing this. We recently asked our readers if they think the practice should continue. Collision Repair magazine runs new surveys every week. Our next survey […]
PPG adds LKQ to AdjustRite commercial estimating system
Strongsville, Ohio — August 23, 2017 — PPG has announced the addition of LKQ Corporation to its supplier database, consequently expanding the AdjustRite commercial estimating system Commercial Parts Listing Program. LKQ has been a parts source for AdjustRite customers since 2008. The AdjustRite estimating system is geared toward commercial truck dealers, independent collision repair facilities, […]
UCC’s Mobile Estimate Service hits the road
Regina, Saskatchewan — July 26, 2017 — Customers appreciate convenience – especially when it comes to collision repair. That’s why the response to Universal Collision Centre’s Mobile Estimate Service has been so enthusiastic. Universal Collision Centre has two locations in Regina, Saskatchewan. In a recent interview with Collision Repair magazine, General Manager P.J. Morris filled us […]
AMi launches professional designations for Estimator Role
North Richland Hills, Texas — July 26, 2017 – The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) has developed two new professional designations for the Collision Repair Estimator role. The new designations were developed in conjunction with I-CAR and require I-CAR training to satisfy technical damage analysis requirements. “The new designations, represent 14 months of industry work to […]
Mitchell announces new estimating solution: Mitchell Estimating Cloud
San Diego, California — July 24, 2017 — Mitchell International has recently released a new product the company says is designed to make estimating easier, more flexible and more efficient: Mitchell Estimating Cloud. It’s an entirely cloud-based solution designed to simplify the estimating process to quickly create accurate appraisals. Key features of Mitchell Estimating Cloud […]
Estify Pro officially launches at NACE Automechanika
Los Angeles, California — July 23, 2017 — Estify launched Estify Pro, a predictive collision repair planning solution, at NACE Automechanika on July 26, 2017. Collision Repair magazine is the official Canadian Media Partner of NACE Automechanika 2017. Make sure to watch for continuing updates from this year’s event. Estify partnered directly with a number of […]
AMi to offer estimator accreditation at NACE Automechanika
Chicago, Illinois — June 30, 2017 — The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) has announced it will offer Accredited Collision Repair Estimator (ACE) and Accredited Master Collision Repair Estimator (ACME) courses this year at NACE Automechanika. Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian media partner for NACE Automechanika 2017. NACE attendees will have the opportunity to attend up […]
Newly-revealed algorithm provides estimates in just six seconds
By CRM Staff Beijing, China — June 28, 2017 — Can an algorithm assess vehicle damage in six seconds? Ant Financial says it can, and a recent demonstration seems to prove the company’s case. Ant Financial is the financial affiliate of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba Group. Ant Financial has announced the rollout of an artificial […]
New I-CAR course to provide both hard and soft estimator skills
Ottawa, Ontario — June 18, 2017 — I-CAR Canada has announced it will release a new course in late June of 2017. The new course, “The Art and Science of Estimator Interactions,” is a four-hour live course focused on communicating with the customer, performing a thorough, accurate and well-documented estimate, and communicating with the insurer. […]
