The Auto Collision Estimators Homepage!
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Webmaster Phil Adams
Updated May 24, 2009
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Hubcaps Unlimited: These are used OEM Hubcap in excellent condition. We offer FAST FREE SHIPPING on all hubcap orders in the continental U.S.
Crashnetwork.com: News in the auto collision repair industry happens fast. Why limit yourself to hearing the news every month when you can receive it every week with CRASH Network? CRASH Network is a weekly e-mail of information vital to collision repairers. (Thanks John)
Autozone: Leading provider of Quality Commercial Parts…the brands, parts coverage, and competitive pricing you need through the Industry's best nationwide distribution system. (Thanks Gerry from Long Island)
Yearone .com: Yearone offers Mopar & Mustang Parts. (Thanks Joe from NJ)
Original Parts Group: Classic GM "A body" parts.
Partsharvester.com: REMAN--RECON--REBUILT, Rack & Pinions, PS Gears -- PS Pumps and More
Automobile Plastic Info : Great place for plastic information.
USCAR.org: Welcome to the Web site of the United States Council for Automotive Research, an umbrella organization for collaborative research among Chrysler LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation.
US Dept. of Energy Vehicle Tech Site The Vehicle Technologies Program is developing more energy efficient and environmentally friendly highway transportation technologies that will enable America to use less petroleum.
SAE Society of Automobile Engineers: common technical design problems, and the development of engineering standards
was quickly emerging, however, and many engineers in the automobile business
expressed a desire to have "free exchange of ideas" in order to expand their individual technical knowledge base.
Technical Service Bulitins "TSB's" Provided by the NHTSA.
I-CAR I-CAR develops and delivers technical training programs to professionals in all areas of the collision industry. In addition, I-CAR provides a communication forum for anyone interested in proper collision repair. I-CAR's primary funding is derived from student tuition and services. This assures that I-CAR can remain unbiased in developing programs and services on an industry-wide basis.
Database Enhancement Gateway The Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) is an initiative that was developed to help improve the quality and accuracy of collision repair estimates, through proactive feedback from the collision repair industry and other "end users" to the Information Providers (IP's) that supply the databases for the various estimating products.
Connecticut Collision Repair Specialists As collision repair professionals, we are dedicated to continual improvement – we are committed to a proactive and positive approach for the collision repair industry within Connecticut – for our customers and colleagues within the collision industry. Our focus is education, sharing of information and continuing unified efforts to make our business successful and beneficial to those individuals we serve every day.
Auto Insurance Company Codes Find the company code for any auto carrier.
Check for the Value of any vehicle.

Just click on the NADA or Blue Book logo.
OEM Links
OEM Links: Here you will find the web sites for all major manufacturers. There is service and technical information.
Fords Motorcraft , Toyota Tech , Hondatech, Nissan Tech info,
Collision Networks Car Manufacturers Information Visit this link to read information on automotive repair from the auto manufacturers
OEM1Stop.com: OEM one stop Technical info.
Motors: Motors is the Database used in CCC Pathways.
Mitchel: Mitchell is used with the UltraMate Estimating system.
Mitchell The Ultramate P-pages can be accessed within the estimating program via the button by the graphic. They can also be accessed online within the Mitchell website, or you can click here for the direct link to Mitchell
Audatex: Referance Manual for PenPro and ShopLink Estimating programs.
Procedures For Collision Repair® (UPCR): The Uniform Procedures For Collision Repair outline industry-accepted, uniform repair procedures for technicians, insurers, suppliers, vehicle makers, educators and others.
New York Regulation 64 Click here for New York State Regulation 64. This can be downloaded or printed out.
Training
PPG Online Training (FREE): Too busy to take time away from work to your increase your knowledge and hone your skills? Then consider taking of one of our PPG's online training courses. Now you can study at home, at night, on weekends—anytime you choose.
3M Training Videos Plastic repairs and 3M product info videos.
Steck Tools Learn how the tools work.
BMW Grav 60 Info Metal benders say they're being shut out of BMW body repair work and insurers are calling MW's new GRAV 60 assembly technology the advent of the "throw-away" car
Car-O-Liner Programs Advance your business and estimating skills.
Bad Repairs & Consultants
collisionconsulting.com, wreckcheckcarscan.com, Poor unsafe repairs , safecollisionrepairs.com
Technical Info
Transponder based vehicles Modern automotive security the transponder system is the micro-transponder (transmitter-responder) that is embedded in the head of the ignition key.
General Motors Mr. Goodwrench
Chrysler Tech Authority Tech Authority On-line provides service, diagnostic, wiring and training information, as well as, purchase instructions for diagnostic tools for 1995 Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Stratus and Neon, and Plymouth Neon, and for all 1996 and subsequent model year Chrysler vehicles. Other models years are available in hardcopy only. See the Tech Authority hardcopy catalog below.
Hybrid Vehicle Safety Hazards Hybrid vehicles use high voltage batteries and electric motors to achieve their fuel economy gains.
AllData ALLDATA® is the leading provider of OEM automotive repair information and solutions
to the professional automotive service industry. Thousands of professional repair and collision shops across North America depend on ALLDATA for service and repair information, shop management and customer relations solutions.
AutoAluminum.org The Aluminum Asso Auto & Light Truck Group (ALTG) communicates the benefits of automotive aluminum to help accelerate its penetration through research programs and related outreach activities.
Parts, Classic Parts and Restoration
Chevrolet and GM
Chevey High Performance: Great Chevy parts.
Classic Chevy.com For owners of 1955, 1956 and 1957 Chevy's, Classic Chevy International is your one-stop-shop for everything you need to restore, upgrade and modify your Chevy.
Classic Industries Camaro, Firebird, Nova etc
Cars inc Classic Chevy restoration parts.
Ford Parts
Ford Parts You need Ford parts for your classic car or pick up truck, and this is the place! Welcome to Auto Krafters, your source for aftermarket car and truck parts for over 29 years!
Motorcraft On Target, Collision Parts Newsletter,Your downloadable newsletter for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury collision parts including some general technical information, position papers and resources for collision repair, published three times a year.
classicautoparts.com Specializing in Antique, Classic, Street Rod & Obsolete Ford® Parts
Yearone .com: Yearone offers Mopar & Mustang Parts.
Chrysler Parts and info
Yearone .com: Yearone offers Mopar & Mustang Parts.
Mopar/Chrysler suppliers of classic car parts for all models of Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth restoration projects and mopar muscle cars.
Mercedes Benz Parts
Mercedes Steering Rack and Steering Gearbox Dealer quality Mercedes Steering Rack and Pinion units and Mercedes Steering
Gear Box.
germanstar.net A complete line of new,
used, and rebuilt auto parts
exclusively for Mercedes Benz
mercedespartsused.com Large selection of Used Mercedes Parts - radiators, bumpers, headlights and tail lights,
transmissions, engines, rear ends, doors, interiors. Front and rear clips are also available.
VW Beetle and Bus Parts
Wolfburg West Celebrating 20 years of high quality, Wolfsburg West is the ultimate source for Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Bus restoration parts.
mamotorworks Air-Cooled Volkswagen find the best prices and greatest selection of parts and accessories for your car.
www.cip1.com Serving the Air-Cooled VW Parts enthusiast for over 28 years and have been a resence on the internet since 1996.
Misc. Parts
Auto Interiors Phoenixinteriors.com Auto & Seat, Roof Liners / Convertible Tops Sunroofs, Dashboard Repairs Truck Covers,Vinyl & Leather Interior / Boat & Truck Cushions
ClassicCar.com
Car-Stuff.com auto accessories, automotive accessories, car accessories, truck accessories,
fog lamps, floor mats, bike racks, ski racks, steering wheels, trailer hitches,
truck bed liners, etc.
Summitracing.com: You'll find virtually any high performance, accessory, or racing part you need at Summit Racing.
www.rockauto.com: RockAuto ships thousands of auto parts from over 90 manufacturers to customers
on every continent except Antarctica-including APO/FPO addresses. The RockAuto
catalog is updated daily with mechanical parts like brake pads and shock
absorbers, body parts like bumpers and mirrors, interior trim like door handles
and carpets, and major assemblies like steering gears, CV axles, engine long
blocks, and complete transmissions.
Autoanything.com AutoAnything is committed to providing you with top quality products from trusted name brands. Our custom and universal products are designed to provide protection, comfort, safety, style and enhanced performance for all cars, trucks, SUV's and vans.
jcwhitney.com
Grille-Tech.com: offering automotive grills for your car, truck or SUV. Our goal is to provide the highest quality grilles at the best possible prices
BMW Parts Bavarian Auto Recycling, Specializing in Used BMW Parts - All Years & Models
Jaguar and Land Rover Parts For more than three decades, XKs Unlimited has been the source for Jaguar service and restoration parts.
Toyota Parts and Service Genuine Toyota Collision Parts. The highest-quality materials combined with the highest-caliber training and support programs.
Honda America: If you're looking for service and parts information for Honda and Acura
vehicles, please check out our Web
Steeringrack.com Professionally rebuilt POWER STEERING RACKS are fully disassembled, cleaned, re-sealed and rebuilt using OEM steering rack parts. All racks are then pressure tested before delivery.
Import Performance Parts - Thousands of performance engine & race parts for your Import!
car-stuff.com All kinds of parts!
Other
Autoonline.com Buy and sell damaged vehicles through online auctions to certified buyers, dismantlers and body shops
Anti Fraud Links http://www.fraudny.com/resources/links.html
AutoRepairLegal.com Quickly find the specific legal precedent setting case law, legislation or regulations pertaining to auto property damage claim settlements and related issues in any state.
Adjuster's Directory of Alaska The directory was established because of the difficulty of finding these resources through traditional methods.