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Journey of an Insurance Claim for Students in Collision Estimating Training

Automotive Training Centre

Mastering the nuances of insurance claims allows students in collision estimating training to provide accurate estimates and ensure that vehicle repairs are processed efficiently. How does an insurance claim move from the initial report to the final payout? This step is vital because it forms the basis for the insurance payout.

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From the Magazine: Collision repair at a crossroads

Auto Service World

Insurance claims, arguably the largest driver of revenue, were down which directly impacted collision topline. Similarly, a sudden drop in used car prices from post-COVID highs resulted in many vehicles not being repaired. Now, 2024 was an unusual year with one of the mildest winters recorded in recent history.

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Remote Expert and MaxIFlash XLink Offer Quick Access to OE Software

Brake & Front End

Autel tablets lead the aftermarket in vehicle diagnostic coverage in make, model, and year coverage and OE-equivalent functionality. Still, there are times when only OE tools and software can perform a vehicle service repair or calibration task. They are also noted for their first-to-market support.

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Data-Powered Automotive Sustainability for the Eco-Conscious Customer

Solera

Fast-forward to today, and sustainability has gone from an optional to a must-have for most industries, including automotive and insurance. The conversation underscored the importance of parametric insurance analytics solutions, which can provide coverage for climate-related events that traditional insurance often overlooks.

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Connected Cars and Telematics: Remote Diagnostics in 2025

Automotive Training Centre

It means screens, sensors, and software. Today’s vehicles are rolling computers, constantly communicating through a network of sensors and data hubs. Telematics combines telecommunications and informatics to transmit data from a vehicle to a central system. In 2025, being an auto mechanic means more than wrenches and engines.

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Hyundai Genesis Dongle Causing Multiple Issues

Tomorrow's Technician

Often owners will install aftermarket dongles for insurance purposes, fuel monitoring, GPS tracking, or to monitor driving habits. Owners should remove the aftermarket dongle before bringing the vehicle in for service. Over The Air (OTA) update-related failures related to navigation and OTA software update. Telematics concerns.

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Understanding AI Risk Assessment After Auto Body Estimating Training

Automotive Training Centre

Understanding Traditional Risk Assessment in Auto Body Estimating Auto body estimators are crucial to evaluating vehicle damage and determining repair costs. They then prepare work orders and insurance claim forms to document their findings and recommendations. This level of automation also impacts insurance estimations.

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