NACE Automechanika to feature first Advanced Technology & Diagnostic Repair Forum
Chicago, Illinois — March 15, 2017 — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced the launch of a new program for the collision repair market — the Advance Technology & Diagnostic Repair Forum. This inaugural event will take place Wednesday, July 26, at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago during NACE Automechanika. Collision Repair […]
Mike Anderson to guest on next Guild 21 Conference Call
Newport Beach, California — February 21, 2017 — Verifacts Automotive has announced that Mike Anderson of Collision Advice will return as the guest on the next Guild 21 Conference Call. The call is scheduled for March 9, 2017 at 2 p.m. EST. The most recent Guild 21 call featured George Avery, formerly of State Farm, […]
Hard data highlights the need for scanning
Billings, Montana — February 12, 2017 — Nothing highlights the need for scanning like cold, hard data. Our US-based content partner, Repairer Driven News (RDN), reports on a repairer that gathered stats on ever repair order that came through his three shops “… to examine the necessity of pre- and post-repair scanning and whether the […]
AMi introduces new course on scanning for managers
North Richland Hills, Texas — February 6, 2017 — It’s become common knowledge by this point that technicians must understand scanning to ensure proper repairs and calibration. However, the Automotive Management Institute (AMi) has introduced a new course designed to make sure managers understand the process and tools as well. AMi’s latest online course is […]
VIDEO: Aftermarket scan tools panel discussion
Prosser, Washington — February 2, 2017 — The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) led several sessions with a focus on emerging trends in vehicle technology during the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit at the 2016 SEMA Show. SCRS has just launched the second video capturing the discussion on scan tools. The first segment featured […]
First CCIF of 2017 breaks attendance records and reinforces the need for scanning
By Mike Davey Vaughan, Ontario — January 27, 2017 — “There’s no other industry that’s as flexible, that would actually get together in a room like this to discuss these issues.” With those words, Chairman Joe Carvalho brought the latest meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) to a close. Over 740 industry stakeholders […]
VIDEO: Restoring vehicle functionality with scanning and diagnostics
Prosser, Washington — January 23, 2017 — The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) led a number of sessions at the 2016 SEMA Show that focused on emerging trends in vehicle technology. SCRS has recently released the first of two videos that captured the discussion on Restoring Vehicle Functionality through Electronic Technology and Diagnostics. This […]
Mac Tools launches MDT 10 diagnostic tablet
Columbus, Ohio — January 11, 2017 — Mac Tools has introduced the MDT 10, a diagnostic scanner that the company says is built specifically for technicians. The MDT 10 features coverage for more than 25,000 vehicle systems, according to Mac Tools, and can diagnose drivability issues on virtually any vehicle. The hardware device features an […]
I-CAR launches new courses on calibration, scanning and OEM-specific procedures
Hoffman Estates, Illinois — January 9, 2017 — It can be difficult to access high-quality training on the latest topics. I-CAR has made accessing that training a little easier with the release of seven new one-hour, online courses. The new courses are part of I-CAR’s Vehicle and Technology Specific Training curriculum portfolio. The courses include […]
Denise Caspersen, Jose Jacob join Collision Diagnostic Services
Plano, Texas — January 3, 2017 — CDS has announced the addition of Denise Caspersen and Jose Jacob to the positions of Project Manager and Sr. Recruiter respectively. CDS produces the AsTech scanning diagnostic device. Caspersen, formerly with National Autobody Parts Warehouse and the Automotive Service Association (ASA), has extensive experience working on automotive industry […]
