NHTSA ID Number: 10200472
Manufacturer Communication Number: BPL-30-1533
TSB/Document Date: 2021-08-23
Summary
Introduction of Solera Audatex - Estimating System
ASTON MARTIN
CLIENT SERVICES
BODY REPAIR POLICY LETTER
Reference number:
BPL-30-1533
Issued: 15 July, 2021
Subject:
Introduction of Solera Audatex - Estimating System
Applicable to:
UK, Europe, USA & Canada
Distribute to:
Body Shop Manager
Executive Manager
Sales Manager
Bodyshop Supervisor
Estimator
Warranty Staff
Technician(s)
Parts Staff
Dear Colleagues,
Aston Martin is pleased to announce that the Solera Audatex estimating system will be introduced for all body and paint
repairs. The Solera Audatex estimating system will formulate effective, right first-time decisions, allow you to repair more
vehicles, optimise and reduce repair cycle times and improve customer satisfaction.
The Solera Audatex system will be rolled out on a staged basis across our global operations starting this month. Many of
you will already use the Solera Audatex system and you will be able to start using this for your estimating this month.
For those not using this software platform the team at Solera Audatex will be working with you to provide access and
training.
Once rolled out globally in all languages, the Audatex system will become our standard for WW cost approvals and we
will eventually bring all vehicle platforms online starting with Vantage this month.
Solera Audatex has developed a new estimating System called Qapter, using artificial Intelligence to create an even more
accurate, cost effective and efficient way to manage the body repair process. This new process is currently being rolled
out globally and ultimately, all Aston Martin Dealerships and body repairers will be required to use this new system.
Next Steps
In Table 1 you will find Solera Audatex contact names and details for each country. This is your local Solera Audatex
representative.
Your local representative will contact you personally to provide you with instructions on how to access the system and
prepare you for the roll out of Vantage, and all other vehicle platforms moving forward. If you do not currently use the
Solera Audatex solution, the team will guide you through this process at every stage.
You are also free to reach out to your representative if you prefer. Rollout procedures can vary per country, but your local
representative will guide you through the set up quickly and is on hand to answer any questions you may have.
As we role this programme out across our global community you will notice two key dates in Table 1 provided. The first is
when Vantage will be available in Solera Audatex for your country. The second is when it will be mandatory to use Solera
Audatex for estimates for warranty repairs.
15 July, 2021
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BODY REPAIR POLICY LETTER
BPL-30-1533
Solera Audatex Introduction Dates and Contact Information
Country
Introduction
Date
Mandatory
Warranty Date
Contact
Name
Solera Audatex
Contact
Austria
19/07/2021
30/08/2021
Thomas Handir
Belgium
19/07/2021
30/08/2021
Hubert Bouhon
Denmark
23/08/2021
04/10/2021
Neil Garret
France
19/07/2021
30/08/2021
Alexandre Lanchon
Germany
19/07/2021
30/08/2021
Karol englert
Italy
19/07/2021
30/08/2021
Cinzia Carbone
Luxemburg
19/07/2021
30/08/2021
Hubert Bouhon
Monaco
19/07/2021
30/08/2021
Alexandre Lanchon
Netherlands
19/07/2021
30/08/2021
Thomas Hermans
Poland
19/07/2021
30/08/2021
Tomasz Renik
Portugal
19/07/2021
30/08/2021
Timoteo Xavier
Russia
19/07/2021
30/08/2021
Evgeniy Komarov
Spain
19/07/2021
30/08/2021
José Luis gata
Sweden
23/08/2021
04/10/2021
Neil Garret
Switzerland
19/07/2021
30/08/2021
Francesco Galvani
United States
& Canada
01/10/2021
15/11/2021
Jacob Benson
United
Kingdom
11/08/2021
27/09/2021
Stewart Myles
Table 1
Criteria for Estimates in Warranty
The criteria for estimates in warranty are as follows:
•
Paint discount must be set at 30%
•
Parts sundry must be set at a maximum of 2%
•
Parts prices must be set at Dealer stock prices
If you have any questions about this Policy Letter, please speak to Client Services - Technical on Tel:
+44 (0) 1926 644720. Thank you for your continued support.
Yours faithfully
Andrew West
Director, Client Services.
15 July, 2021
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