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March 2022 webinARC: Technology (vehicle)
In this webinARC we explore the ever-evolving and rapidly developing world of vehicle technology and explore what it means for incident vehicle management across the supply chain.
Repairify expands solutions with AMT acquisition
Repairify has announced it has acquired AutoMobile Technologies (AMT), which provides used vehicle reconditioning software.
AMT technology, which includes the complete reconditioning management system Repair360, will combine with Repairify’s Mobile Tech RX to enhance its portfolio of solutions, expertise, and capabilities for auto reconditioners and paintless dent repair (PDR) customers.
Further, the acquisition will nearly double Repairify’s team of automotive technical experts to nearly 16,000.
Prasco UK parks supply shortages
Prasco UK has reacted to the ever-escalating shortage of replacement parking sensors by stocking 50,000 units.
The Doncaster-based replacement parts supplier has ensured its ever-increasing stock encompasses more than 80% of cars on UK roads today.
Sold within its own Prasco Premium range of products, the parking sensors encompass most volume and premium vehicle manufacturers including Ford, Vauxhall, Fiat, Peugeot, Renault, Toyota, VW, Volvo, BMW, Audi and Mercedes Benz.
Repairer moves
- Steer Automotive Group has acquired Phoenix Accident Repair Centre based in Birmingham. The Kia, Hyundai and Suzuki approved repairer will be rebranded as Steer Perry Barr.
- Gemini’s Caldicot LV Sole Supply Site has secured Nissan approval.
- Fix Auto Luton has become the network’s latest Franchise Partner to achieve PAS 2060.
Hastings Direct adopts what3words
Hastings Direct has adopted what3words for motor customers to enhance the speed of response for claims through precise location of an incident.
Hastings Direct is the first motor insurance provider to use what3words.
Chris Sheldrick, CEO of what3words said, ‘In an already stressful situation, the last thing you need is to be worrying about describing the location. Now, customers can simply note down the what3words address and let Hastings Direct do the work.’
Audatex updates paint material tables
Following an update in January regarding Paint Manufacturer price changes, Audatex has updated the paint material tables – effective Tuesday 22 February 2022 – for online users.
For offline users, the update will be applied as part of its D4.70 data release.
The impact of the detailed data supplied by the paint manufacturers is an indicative average increase of 6.7% on the calculated paint and materials.
Polestar confirms new lightweight platform
Polestar has revealed that its upcoming model, the Polestar 5 electric performance GT, will feature a new, bespoke, bonded aluminium platform.
Bonded aluminium is lightweight and rigid, enhancing the safety and performance levels of electric vehicles, but employing the technology has previously been labour-intensive and difficult to use in mass production.
However, Polestar’s 280-strong team of Midlands-based engineers has resolved this problem by developing an entirely new, faster manufacturing process that develops both body and platform in unison.
IMI updates on future qualifications
The IMI has provided an update on T Levels – the new post-16 technical study programme that will become one of three main choices for learners alongside apprenticeships and A Levels.
The T Level that features automotive repair is in Engineering and Manufacturing, which is due to be available for first delivery in September 2022.
As part of the reform, it was confirmed that government would remove public funding from all qualifications that ‘overlap’ with T Levels from academic year 2025/26.
