Remote diagnostics specialists asTech has acquired BlueDriver – a leading provider of direct-to-consumer aftermarket diagnostic scan tools and services.
The move makes asTech the only company in the world that has both aftermarket / quick-scan and full OEM diagnostic scanning and calibration capabilities.
The BlueDriver diagnostic tool can match a vehicle’s make, model, and trouble code to a specific fix from a repair database that has been verified by professional automotive technicians. Once the proper fix is identified, customers can seamlessly order parts online within the BlueDriver application along with clearing diagnostic trouble codes upon completion of the repair.
“BlueDriver is a highly strategic acquisition and allows asTech to augment its service offering with aftermarket diagnostic capabilities. The addition will assist asTech in executing on its global multi- tier tool strategy and expand its offering in the automotive repair ecosystem into mechanical, whole auction, fleet, retail, and eCommerce markets,” said Paul Cifelli, Managing Director of Kinderhook Industries LLC owners of asTech.
“Repairify is thrilled to welcome Maurice Tuff, who will be joining Repairify as our Chief Technology Officer. asTech has always remained committed to providing customers with accurate diagnostic services and the BlueDriver tool offers our customers a quality, trusted and easy-to- use diagnostic solution.
“asTech believes there will continue to be strong demand for aftermarket diagnostic solutions and is confident that the integration of BlueDriver will further enable us to provide our customers with a one-stop-shop for vehicle diagnostic, calibration, and remote programming services,” said Cris Hollingsworth, President of Repairify, parent company of asTech.
“I am ecstatic to be joining the Repairify team and optimistic that the combination of BlueDriver, asTech, and their technologies will further enable us to deliver superior diagnostic solutions to our global customers,” said Maurice Tuff, Chief Technology Officer of Repairify.
The move represents the ninth add-on acquisition for asTech and the 99th automotive related acquisition for its private investment owners Kinderhook Industries LLC.
