Collision Software developers, Web-Est, LLC and OEConnection LLC, announce a joint product interface.

Oldsmar, FL (PRWEB) March 10, 2011

Web-Est LLC, provider of an online auto collsion estimating program, has announced its product ability to integrate into CollisionLink, the leading Original Equipment (OE) parts procurement solution from OEConnection LLC. With the rollout of its latest product update, released early last week, OEConnection has established seamless integration between the Web-Est collision estimating software product and CollisionLink.

Web-Est body shop customers are now able to send their auto collision estimates electronically to their respective OE parts suppliers. CollisionLink automatically scrubs the data by VIN and verifies every part on the estimate, allowing dealerships to respond with greater speed and accuracy. In addition to extending the CollisionLink core value proposition of reduced returns, improved accuracy and improved customer satisfaction, the integrated solution will help Web-Est customers take advantage of automaker parts programs. These programs are designed to help shops utilize more OE parts instead of aftermarket. Today, CollisionLink administers competitive parts marketing programs on behalf of Ford, GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Honda, and Volkswagen.

Eric Seidel, Web-Est CEO/President stated, “We are very excited to have the parts ordering integration between our auto collision estimating system and CollisionLink.” Seidel continued “This integration provides our customers with yet another powerful, time-saving benefit within the Web-Est product. Using CollisionLink, our shops have the opportunity to streamline their OE parts ordering processes and better serve their customers.”

Mark Tomasetti, Sr. Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer of OEConnection added, “The integration with Web-Est represents an important partnership for OEConnection and our CollsionLink product team. Most importantly, it will help body shops improve their parts ordering efficiency and accuracy so that they can repair cars faster and more economically.”

About Web-Est, LLC:
Web-Est, LLC is the provider of an online auto collision estimating program for $99 a month. Web-Est licenses their OEM collision repair data from Mitchell International™ and configures the information into its online platform. The product also integrates with most body shop software. Web-Est caters to the small to mid-size auto collision repair shops and Auto Physical Damage Appraisers by providing a low-cost, high-value, logic-based collision repair estimating software solution. The company's estimates are accepted by most major insurance companies. Privately held and based in the Tampa Bay, Florida Area, Web-Est is located in the community of Oldsmar. The company also maintains satellite offices in Columbus, OH and Atlanta, GA.

About OEConnection, LLC:
OEConnection is the leading Online Parts & Service Exchange (OPSX) in the automotive industry and beyond, serving over 20,000 dealership and repair customers. Customers use OEConnection products over 5 million times each month to market, manage and move original equipment parts, facilitating an estimated $12 billion in annual replacement parts trade. The company is headquartered in the greater Cleveland area at 4205 Highlander Parkway, Richfield, Ohio, 44286. Additional information is available at http://www.oeconnection.com/Home.aspx or by emailing Marilyn Thaxton at Marilyn.Thaxton (at) OEConnection (dot) com.

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