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.
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“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.
SOURCE: PRNewswire