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CIECA’s primary mission is to develop and publish data standards for the collision industry. For the data standards to be effective, they must be meaningful to all collision industry segments and provide a common vocabulary for digital communication. To ensure that goal is achieved, CIECA’s Com...

04-02-2024 08:36 AM - Comment(s)

As a founding CIECA member company, Mitchell, an Enlyte company, has used CIECA standards since the mid-1990s when the initial EMS standard was published. Phil Martinez, Mitchell’s senior technical consultant, said the company has always supported CIECA and its mission.


“We feel that CIECA stand...

04-02-2024 08:36 AM - Comment(s)

Two years ago, CIECA announced it would embark on the next generation of collision industry standards—JSON-based Open API Standards. Since then, CIECA has established committees to determine what electronic communication standards need to be created. Each quarter, we’ll feature one of these committe...

03-31-2023 10:56 AM - Comment(s)

In 2020, Opus IVS (Intelligent Vehicle Support) was established to help the vehicle maintenance and collision industry safely repair and maintain complex vehicles through OEM-approved diagnostic tools, remote services and live repair assistance. It was formed from various companies, including Drew T...

03-31-2023 10:52 AM - Comment(s)

CIECA has announced the formation of a new Standards Development Committee focused on Electric Vehicles (EVs) and electric batteries. The committee will be chaired by Frank Phillips, senior manager-Certified Collision North America for Rivian, Jake Rodenroth, North American Body Repair Program opera...

02-20-2023 12:19 PM - Comment(s)

CIECA has created an online Tech Forum for members to exchange information and learn from others. The support forum is open to all CIECA standards users.

 

“We often receive the same type of questions from members,” said Paul Barry, CIECA’s executive director. “This prompted the development of a ...

01-10-2023 12:38 PM - Comment(s)

Over the past year, CIECA’s Architecture Committee has been creating new standards for the collision industry—CIECA API Standards (CAPIS). In October, the committee completed the first version of CAPIS. During the October CIECAST webinar, Dan Webster, CIECA’s Architecture Chair and a ...

12-20-2022 07:53 PM - Comment(s)

Established in 1980, CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCC) has grown to become a leading Software as a Service (SaaS) platform for the property and casualty insurance industry, providing services for insurers, repairers, automakers, part suppliers, lenders, and more.

The publicly traded company, led by Cha...

12-16-2022 07:34 PM - Comment(s)

In 1946, Mitchell International, Inc. was founded by Glenn Mitchell, a parts manager who was known for his love of the automotive industry and his extensive book of lists. These lists—which included vehicle part numbers, pricing and descriptions—eventually moved from printed manuals to computer appl...

09-29-2022 05:58 PM - Comment(s)

CIECA's second standards release of the year, the 2022R2, will be available to members on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

 

A CIECAST Technical Series webinar will be held on Thursday, October 20 to discuss the updates made to the 2022R2. The Architecture Committee will also provide an in-depth anal...

09-29-2022 05:41 PM - Comment(s)

CIECA has announced the formation of a committee to create a new workflow for the referral process in the collision industry. The committee will be chaired by Kim DeVallance Caron, Product Portfolio Director for Enterprise Holdings. All industry stakeholders, including CIECA and non-CIECA membe...

09-29-2022 05:36 PM - Comment(s)

CIECA has announced the formation of a new Standards Development Committee focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI). All industry stakeholders, including CIECA and non-CIECA members, are invited to join.

 

“The CIECA Emerging Technologies has been looking into the impacts of emerging technologies ...

07-29-2022 01:46 PM - Comment(s)

Tractable, founded in 2014 by Alex Dalyac and Razvan Ranca, develops artificial intelligence (AI) to help people and businesses repair, protect and transact cars and homes. With a team of 300 employees, the company’s AI solutions process more than $2 billion in vehicle repairs and purchases annually...

06-30-2022 10:07 AM - Comment(s)

CIECA has formed a new Standards Development Committee focused on OEM repair procedures and build sheet data. All industry stakeholders, including CIECA and non-CIECA members, are invited to join.

 

“CIECA’s Emerging Technologies Committee was reviewing pain points in the collision industry and d...

05-05-2022 01:05 PM - Comment(s)

CIECA is holding a contest to create an avatar graphic for the 

CIECA Open APIs (CAPIS) initiative. The contest is open to those who are at least 18 and employed in the collision industry.


Grand Prize: $250 Amazon gift card 


All entries are due by May 15.


The winner will be announced...

04-12-2022 08:09 AM - Comment(s)

Axalta Coating Systems, established in 1866, is a global coatings company serving the refinish, mobility and industrial markets. The publicly-traded company employs 13,000 globally and is focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of ...

03-28-2022 10:54 AM - Comment(s)

What's new in your business segment? 

Are the standards meeting your needs? 

What changes would you like to see?


As CIECA begins creating CIECA API Standards—the next generation of industry standards—we need your input! Members and interested parties are encouraged to attend any of the f...

01-04-2022 10:35 AM - Comment(s)

Founded in 1957 by Jack Taylor, Enterprise has long served the replacement rental needs of car insurers and repair service providers. While Taylor focused his business in neighborhoods, competitors targeted airport business. ...

12-22-2021 01:49 PM - Comment(s)


Founded in 1957 by Jack Taylor, Enterprise has long served the replacement rental needs of car insurers and repair service providers. While Taylor focused his business in neighborhoods, competitors targeted airport business. Over the years, Enterprise Holdings has grown to become the world’s largest...

12-22-2021 11:01 AM - Comment(s)