With competition from other IP looming, Mitchell-Toyota integration to add common Corolla, Camry MYs soon
— December 21, 2015Though a Toyota representative has hinted that another IP may integrate the OEM soon, Mitchell for now
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Business Practices
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Emblem removal, footnotes, chip guards and more: 5 new estimating service tips from the DEG
— December 21, 2015The Database Enhancement Gateway, which allows repairers to make inquiries and suggestions of the Big
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American Family caps refinish materials at $450; supplements needed beyond that
— December 18, 2015American Family is capping the paint and materials amount it’ll reimburse DRP shops in at least
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Pa. auto body GM describes ‘very educational repair’ of shop’s first aluminum Ford F-150
— December 17, 2015Shops curious to see the innards of an 2015 Ford F-150 “in the field” should check out a
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Decoding ‘Opt-OE’: How Rydell, dealership define the term
— December 16, 2015The concept of “Opt-OE”/”Surplus OE”/”Alt-OE” — OEM-sanctioned
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Nikkei Asian Review: Insurers to write policy for Japanese self-driving car testing; DragTimes Tesla Autopilot gets speed warning
— December 15, 2015Two Japanese insurers announced they have jointly created a policy — and already received a contract
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Collision Repair: CARSTAR Canada’s Express model could expand in U.S., Driven Brands says
— December 14, 2015Driven Brands is testing the Canadian CARSTAR Express model in the U.S. for possible expansion in Driven’s
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Following success of June Mitchell partnership, Toyota to add repair procedures to ‘one of the bigger IPs’ soon
— December 14, 2015Crediting its June incorporation of OEM repair procedures into Mitchell estimates as already leading
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AkzoNobel, CCC describe effects of vehicle tech changes on industry, IP product
— December 11, 2015An explosion of new vehicle materials and technology makes it imperative for auto body professionals
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Honda: ProFirst network up to 375 auto body shops, locator getting thousands of views
— December 10, 2015Honda’s ProFirst network of recommended shops has grown to about 375 since its March launch, and
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