A recent article in the Carlsbad Business Journal….

the AASA launched a new online resource for Aftermarket parts. Click here for the article discussing the new service.

Here’s a current breakdown for 2010 in regards to average appraisal makeup by percentage. These percents reflect the labor percentage of these distinct categories processed through AutoClaims Direct’s DirectLink system.

The chart below shows the current average appraisal values by loss type during 2010 for all claims processed through AutoClaims Direct’s industry leading DirectLink claims management application.

J.D. Power and Associates released their 2010 auto insurance study. Some companies did great……while others didn’t fare too well. For those who ranked on the lower end, many of those claims directors are probably asking themselves what they could do better. Well, a quick phone call to the industry leader, AutoClaims Direct should be the first step toward fixing the problem. Claims departments who utilized AutoClaims Direct as their sole appraisal and technology solution can reduce expenses and increase customer satisfaction.

Click here for the link regarding the rankings article we found.

According to this new article, the Highway Loss Data Institute  names The Escalade the most stolen car of the decade. Click here for the full article.

AutoClaims Direct just topped off an excellent month of July. Compared to July 2009 to July 2010, the company grew 42%. This is especially exciting considering the current economic situation.