Small but Powerful: asTech to unveil Mini scan tool at SEMA, ahead of official 2023 launch
Las Vegas, Nevada — A new product from Repairify subsidiary asTech promises to deliver big results in a small package, with the new asTech Mini diagnostic scanning device set to be debut at the SEMA show next week. When paired with asTech’s companion mobile app, the Bluetooth-enabled OBD II scanning solution packages the functionality of […]
One for All: asTech unveils ‘All-in-One’ comprehensive scan tool ahead of SEMA show demo
Toronto, Ontario — For technicians who wish they could have all their tools in one place, asTech is bringing you one step closer to that vision with the launch of the company’s new All-in-One tool aimed to tackle diagnostics, calibrations, and programming. This new tablet-based solution from the Repairify Inc. subsidiary is considered by asTech […]
Three Million Served: Mitchell Diagnostics surpasses three million total scans
San Diego, California — Mitchell announced earlier this week that its Mitchell Diagnostics platform has exceeded three million total scans. First introduced in 2017, Mitchell Diagnostics surpassed one million scans in 2019, two million in 2020, followed by 3.2 million in October 2021. Created for today’s complex vehicles, Mitchell says the platform is able to […]
A Qapter Audience: Gore Mutual Insurance to use Solera’s Qapter for damage assessment
Toronto, Ontario — Gore Mutual Insurance broke ground on Tuesday as the first Canadian insurer to partner with Solera Audatex to use the company’s Qapter Estimating Platform for use in insurance claims procedure. Joining a number of insurance companies operating around the world, Gore Mutual is the first Canadian insurer to utilize Qapter to assess […]
Keeping it Official: asTech to provide OEM tool reports starting in October
Toronto, Ontario — Repairify Inc. subsidiary, asTech, broke new ground on Thursday as it announced itself the first diagnostic scan tool developer to provide official OEM tool reports using the company’s service, starting in October. “We listen to our customers. We are committed to providing excellent service to continually enhance our products and services,” said […]
MOTORing Ahead: AUTEL partners with MOTOR for access to repair database
Toronto, Ontario — Automotive diagnostics developers AUTEL have announced a partnership with MOTOR to incorporate its repair database into AUTEL’s products. MOTOR’s repair database is now available on the AUTEL MaxiSYS Ultra, MS919 and MS909 advanced diagnostics tablets. This partnership will give technicians access to comprehensive repair data, including color-coded wiring diagrams, detailed diagnostic trouble […]
Magnum Opus: Opus IVS surpasses one million collision safety scans
Toronto, Ontario — Opus IVS has announced that the company has surpassed its one millionth collision safety scan, and expects to blow by that second million by the end of 2022. “Reaching our millionth scan was accelerated by Opus IVS’s technology focus allowing us to bring wide coverage for OEM scanning combined by fast, easy […]
Data Dilemma: Mitchell 1, Snap-on file lawsuit against Autel
Note: A previous version of this article mistakenly accredited the pending lawsuit to Toronto, Ontario — Trouble is brewing in the world of diagnostics as Mitchell 1 and Snap-on launch a lawsuit against Autel. The lawsuit, which has yet to be proven in court, alleges Autel stole information from Snap-on and Mitchell 1. “Autel competes […]
Set for Success: Camille Albert Fix Network’s first woman to obtain scanning and data management certs
Mount Royal, Quebec — Camille Albert from Fix Auto Décarie became the network’s first woman to obtain a certification in scanning and data management. Albert originally from Montpelier, France moved to Quebec in March 2020—as COVID-19 began to ramp up in Canada. Nevertheless, she adapted quickly and obtained a job at Fix Auto Décarie in […]
The DL on DTCs: Dave Luehr webinar features ADAS advice from asTech and Collision Advice experts
Toronto, Ontario — Collision industry icon Dave Luehr was back on Tuesday morning with another edition of his Elite Body Shop Academy webinar series, featuring Mike Anderson from Collision Advice and Jake Rodenroth from asTech. Among the top priorities for this latest presentation from Luehr was to dispel some of the most common myths surrounding […]
