Tag: bureau of automotive repair

Vehlo acquires Rapid Recon and Velocity AutomotiveVehlo acquires Rapid Recon and Velocity Automotive

July 31, 2024| 9:21 am

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., January 23, 2023 — Vehlo, a leading provider of software and financial solutions for the automotive repair industry, today announced the acquisition of Rapid Recon and Velocity Automotive — software providers consisting of a category of fixed ops solutions focused on shortening the critical “time-to-line” for dealers pre-owned inventory by eliminating waste in reconditioning processes. They now extend Vehlo’s Dealership Fixed Ops customer experience suite beyond the customer-pay side of dealer service operations. “As the industry continues to evolve, we understand the challenges dealerships encounter in building trust through transparency with their customers and the need to drive… [...]

Rep. Darrell Issa’s bill would shorten patents on auto repair partsRep. Darrell Issa’s bill would shorten patents on auto repair parts

April 17, 2023| 11:11 pm

WASHINGTON — US Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., reintroduced a bill Wednesday that would amend US patent laws by reducing the time automakers can enforce design patents on collision repair parts to two and a half years from 14 years against aftermarket parts suppliers. The bill — known as the Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation, or SMART, Act — would apply to automotive components, such as fenders, quarter panels and doors, and only affect aftermarket repair parts. It would not alter the 14-year period in which automakers can enforce design patents against other automakers. The revived legislation is supported by… [...]