CollisionLink
The collision parts procurement process is too complicated and inefficient. Dealers want to get OEM parts to their shop customers, and shops need the right parts at competitive prices to perform safe vehicle repairs. Is it ever that simple? No. There are inventory and availability issues, inaccurate orders & returns, too many phone calls & even faxes. But it doesn’t need to be that way. Now for the easy part. Designed to streamline collision parts ordering and fulfillment, CollisionLink supports a vast network of shops and dealers, making the online OEM collision parts procurement process fast, easy, and accurate.
OVERVIEW
What does CollisionLink do?
CollisionLink connects dealers with shop buyers to deliver a streamlined OEM collision parts procurement experience that supports increased order accuracy, competitive pricing opportunities, and efficient communications.
BENEFITS
CollisionLink allows dealers to:
Promote Accurate Online Ordering
Experience a fast, accurate online collision parts procurement process built to help dealers sell parts to collision shops.
Experience Fewer Errors & Returns
Reduce errors, returns, phone calls, and hard-to-read faxes with a fully digital workflow.
Leverage Special OEM Pricing Programs & Promotions
Access manufacturer-backed parts programs to offer competitive pricing to your shop customers.
Streamline Order Processing
Improve efficiency with online order processing that keeps parts moving and shops productive.
Support Paperless Communications
Eliminate paperwork with seamless communications and automatic manufacturer reimbursements.
Experience a Solution Built for Collision Part Sales
Designed specifically for collision parts procurement, featuring VIN-level accuracy and DMS integration.
RESOURCE
Want more insights?
Click below to access the CollisionLink brochure for more information on how CollisionLink provides dealers with an efficient collision parts management experience.
CollisionLink helps me save time and gives me the opportunity to sell more collision parts. I can get the entire order sometimes with just a few adjustments in CollisionLink, especially the parts that are on the program, where without it I wouldn’t have sold anything.
Steve S – Part Sales, Kempthorn Motors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CollisionLink?
CollisionLink is an online parts sales software solution designed to streamline the collision parts procurement process between collision shops, dealers, and suppliers. The platform gives you visibility into the entire estimate and eliminates hard-to-read faxes, making it easier for shops and repairers to order parts.
Using CollisionLink, dealers and suppliers leverage automaker parts programs for incremental sales opportunities and to increase efficiency and accuracy with simple automation.
Why should I enroll in CollisionLink?
With over 40,000 active collision repair centers on CollisionLink and 47 Manufacturer programs available, it is highly likely that your collision repair centers are already using CollisionLink for other Manufacturer part orders. Enrolling in CollisionLink allows you to:
- Sell more parts
- Consolidate orders into one user-friendly, online portal for faster order processing
- Automate reimbursement submissions to eliminate time-consuming paperwork
- Reduce part returns
- View the entire estimate and maximize sales opportunities
- Easily communicate important information to your collision repair centers, including order status, shipping date, cost and more!
- Access a team of OEC professionals to help train your staff
What resources are available for CollisionLink?
The OEC Support Center is available 24/7 and offers thousands of articles and insights to help answer your questions and provide step-by-step instructions for almost anything related to our solutions.
We also have a dedicated Customer Success team to assist with training and program configuration. Your dedicated Customer Success Rep is available for continued on-boarding and to support program maximization.
What shops are on CollisionLink?
When you enroll in CollisionLink, you get access to a list of all the shops and repairers that added you as a vendor.
Your Customer Success Rep can help identify high-volume transacting shops and with 40,000+ shops active on CollisionLink, your customers are likely enrolled in CollisionLink and using the platform with other dealers and suppliers.
How do my shops get access to CollisionLink?
CollisionLink is free for shops and they can enroll by visiting CollisionLinkShop.com.
Shops on CollisionLink can simply start sending orders to preferred dealers and suppliers to access the benefits of CollisionLink. Simply call your shops to let them know you are on CollisionLink or use our easy to create marketing pieces to add to your invoices or deliveries.
How can I get CollisionLink for my dealership?
To get started with CollisionLink, please fill out the form below.