Product Report: Mitchell and asTech launch MD-OE22 diagnostics solution, available in Canada
San Plano, Texas — Earlier this week Mitchell and asTech, a Repairify™ company, introduced the MD-OE22, a new diagnostic solution that combines asTech’s patented OEM scanning device and remote services with Mitchell’s cloud-based ecosystem and collision repair software. Using the MD-OE22, Mitchell says technicians can perform proprietary OEM scanning and programming with asTech-powered diagnostic tools […]
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 […]
Beyond the Vale: Mitchell to be exclusive supplier for Vale PDR certification program
Toronto, Ontario — New diagnostic technicians will be able to get their hands on Mitchell’s MD-500 technology now that the company has been selected as the exclusive supplier for the Vale PDR Technician Certification Program, via PDR Testing and Certification, LLC. “Mitchell looks forward to supporting PDR Testing and Certification and the next-generation of Vale-Certified […]
Calibration Collaboration: Mitchell partners with Car ADAS Solutions
Toronto, Ontario — Mitchell has partnered with Car ADAS Solutions to offer “enhanced support” for dynamic and static calibrations, according to a press release from Friday. This partnership will see the two companies collaborating to assist with direct repair facilities with the MD-500 and MD-TS21 calibration tools. “ADAS calibrations are one of the fastest growing […]
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 […]
At Your Fingertips: Mitchell and Toyota collaborate to bring real-time access to recalls
San Diego, California – Mitchell has announced a collaboration with Toyota on Thursday, to bring real-time access to vehicle recall data. Mitchell Cloud Estimating will now surface VIN-specific recall notices on Toyota vehicles, which will give collision repairers timely access to safety recall information as an estimate is written, helping to improve safety recall completions […]
Artificial Brains or Bust: Carriers can either invest in AI or risk being stranded, says Mitchell International
San Diego, California — By 2030, more than half of current claims activities could be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) enabled automation, according to Mitchell International’s Q2 Industry Trends Report and financial research firm McKinsey and Company. The shift toward an increased AI presence in automotive claims was no doubt spurred by the pandemic, says […]
Mitchell’s Musings: Q1 trends report says automated claims handling on the rise
San Diego, California — COVID-19 has sent the automotive claims process digital, with the majority of insurance carriers adopting virtual claims processes in the last year, says Mitchell International’s latest industry trends report. According to Mitchell’s report and data and analytics company LexisNexis Risk Solutions, 95 percent of auto insurance carriers are embracing virtual claims […]
Mitchell releases its Q1 industry trends report
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – March 12, 2019 – Mitchell released its Industry Trends Report for the first quarter of 2019. The topics that were discussed in the report included, the impact of 5G wireless, automobile design changes that are positive for the environment, and how technology can improve claims outcomes. In “5G: What […]
Scanning made simple
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — March 6, 2019 — The Fix Auto team in Edmonton, Alberta knows more than a thing or two about fixing vehicles, having served the West Edmonton community since 1999. Founded on twin principles of providing exceptional customer service and the highest quality repairs, operations manager Mike Rosanova and his team […]
