PLANO,
Texas and ATLANTA,
July 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Repairify, the global leader in
remote diagnostics, calibrations, programming, and automotive
intelligence, and NAPA, a leader in the aftermarket repair
industry, have entered a preferred partnership to release asTech®
Mechanical, a single device capable of accessing the majority of
original equipment (OE) tools for shop owners.
Vehicle technology is increasing rapidly, and in-turn, so is the
need to utilize OE tools in repair. A recent study from Hanover
Research and Babcox suggests that over 20% of repairs required an
OE diagnostic tool to properly complete the job. However, many OE
tools require a large upfront investment, costly upkeep, and
specialized knowledge, creating barriers for many shop
owners.
asTech® Mechanical solves this issue by enabling shops to
remotely connect to an OE tool, operated by a certified technician,
to perform programming, calibrations, and vehicle health checks on
a pay per use basis. This allows owners to keep more repairs
in-house while creating a seamless experience for their
customers.
"As a leader in the aftermarket repair industry, we're dedicated
to improving technician and shop efficiency," said John Molidor, Product Category Director - Tools
and Equipment; Paint, Body, and Equipment at NAPA. "Our partnership
with Repairify to launch asTech® Mechanical will bring much needed
resources to shop owners as we look to the future of vehicle
technology."
"For almost a decade, we've been the global leader in remote OEM
solutions for collision repair," said Craig
Edmonds, President of asTech. "We've long understood that
our same patented technology could also serve the needs of
mechanical shops, and a partnership with NAPA helps us scale our
solution to introduce the asTech® Mechanical solution suite to the
industry."
asTech® Mechanical is now available on compatible Launch
and Autel devices. To learn more about asTech® Mechanical visit
asTech.com/mechanical or view the pre-recorded live
demonstration from NAPA and Repairify.
About NAPA
Through nearly 6,000 auto parts stores and over 16,000 auto care
and collision centers in the U.S., NAPA has America's largest
network of parts and care. The NAPA Network is supported by
nationwide distribution centers with approximately 800,000
available parts, accessories and supplies. Widely recognized for
quality parts, rapid availability and knowledgeable people, NAPA
Auto Parts stores serve automotive service professionals,
do-it-yourselfers and everyday drivers with quality parts,
accessories and supplies to keep cars, trucks and equipment
performing safely and efficiently. For more information, visit
www.napaonline.com.
About asTech®, Driven by Repairify
asTech is the
leading provider of remote diagnostic solutions and services to the
collision industry. asTech provides cutting‐edge, expert
diagnostics using authentic OEM tools to provide safe and accurate
repairs. asTech provides remote diagnostics using its patented
devices and access to ASE- and I-CAR-certified technicians who
service many trouble codes remotely and provide real‐time
assistance to shop technicians at the vehicle when needed. asTech
also offers mobile repair, key replacement, and calibration
services. asTech is based in Plano,
Texas. For more information, please
visit asTech.com
About Repairify Inc.
Repairify, Inc. and its family of
brands empower the automotive repair industry to master today's
modern, data-intensive vehicles. By providing revolutionary OEM
tools and validated OEM-Compatible technology, services, and
intelligence, Repairify helps automotive professionals run better
businesses through improved diagnostics, calibrations, programming,
and workflows. Repairify's brands are committed to vehicle and
driver safety by providing repairers with excellent service
supported by the highest quality and precision tools, technology,
and data.
Repairify, Inc. is a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries,
LLC. The Repairify family includes asTech, adasThink, AutoMobile
Technologies (AMT), Automotive Training Group (ATG), BlueDriver,
FleetGenix, MobileTechRX, and One Guard Inspections. For more
information, please visit repairify.com.
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