This fictional auto repair story reimagines the roles of an OEM, an independent repair shop, and a consumer in the era of data-driven vehicles.
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The industry is at an inflection point: customers and regulators demand urgent climate action, end users expect performance and reliability, and service providers need continuity.
Repair shops need to be positioning themselves as their customers' one-stop shop. Otherwise, when the time comes, they will be back at the OEM dealership.
AI is more likely to enhance the skills of a technician rather than replace them and also help streamline shop processes and claims.
Before you get dollar signs in your eyes, note that bringing calibrations in-house is an important business decision.