IDENTIFIX® FOUNDER HONORED AT AASP-MN
ST. PAUL, MN, May 23, 2013 – Bill Sauer, AAM, founder of Identifix, was honored with a special Lifetime Service Award by the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN) at its annual meeting and convention last month. The association of nearly 650 independently-owned collision repair, automotive service and industry supplier businesses is dedicated to improving the state's automotive service industry and success of its members.
IDENTIFIX® LAUNCHES DIRECT QUOTE ESTIMATING TOOL
ST. PAUL, MN, April 3, 2013 – Identifix, a leader in vehicle diagnostics for over 25 years, announced today that it has added the Direct Quote estimating feature to its online tool, Direct-Hit, at no additional cost to subscribers. Direct Quote provides quick and easy access to the most current and reliable estimating information from MOTOR, helping repair shops to be even more productive.
IDENTIFIX® ADDS GENUINE VOLKSWAGEN, AUDI AND HYUNDAI SERVICE & REPAIR INFORMATON TO DIRECT-HIT®
Roseville, MN, January 17, 2013 – Identifix, a leader in vehicle diagnostics for over 25 years, has added genuine Volkswagen, Audi and Hyundai service & repair information to its award-winning online tool Direct-Hit.
IDENTIFIX® HIRES NEW VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
ST. PAUL, MN, October 1, 2012 – Identifix, Inc., a leader in vehicle diagnostics for 25 years, today announced the addition of Richard J. Gunderson as the company’s Vice President of Business Development.
IDENTIFIX® DIRECT-HIT™ SUBSCRIBER BASE JUMPS BY 40% IN LAST TWO YEARS
ST. PAUL, MN, August 22, 2012 – Identifix, Inc., a leader in vehicle diagnostics for 25 years, today announced three significant milestones for the company’s award-winning online tool, Direct-Hit.
IDENTIFIX® UPGRADES DIRECT-HIT™ TO SUPPORT APPLE® iOS AND ANDROID™ MOBILE DEVICES
ST. PAUL, MN, April 24, 2012 – Identifix, Inc., a leader in vehicle diagnostics for over 25 years, today announced the compatibility of the company’s award-winning Direct-Hit online tool with Apple® iOS and Android™ devices.
IDENTIFIX® EXPERTISE TAPPED FOR 2012 VISION HI-TECH TRAINING & EXPO
Roseville, MN, March 8, 2012 – Identifix, Inc., a leader in vehicle diagnostics for over 25 years, will host a technical training session at VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo in Kansas City, MO on Saturday, March 10 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM.
IDENTIFIX ® ONLINE INFORMATION DATABASE HITS THE HALF-MILLION MARK
Roseville, MN, February 23, 2012 – Identifix, Inc., a leader in vehicle diagnostics for over 25 years, announced that it has added the 500,000th Hotline Archive to Direct-Hit, the nation’s most comprehensive online database of diagnostics, maintenance, service and repair information.
IDENTIFIX® EXPANDS MARKET REACH AND AVAILABILITY OF DIRECT-HIT™ TO DEALERSHIPS
Roseville, MN, February 2, 2012 – Identifix, Inc., a leader in vehicle diagnostics for 25 years, today announced the broad availability of Direct-Hit, the company’s award-winning online information tool, to automotive dealerships across the U.S. and Canada.
IDENTIFIX ® DELIVERS GENUINE OEM SERVICE & REPAIR INFORMATION TO AFTERMARKET AUTO REPAIR SHOPS
Roseville, MN, November 28, 2011 – Roseville, MN (Nov. 28, 2011) - Identifix, Inc., a leader in vehicle diagnostics for nearly 25 years, announces the addition of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) service & repair information to their popular online tool, Direct-Hit. Delivering information that comes straight from the factory, Direct-Hit’s new OEM Direct feature allows shop owners and their technicians to diagnose and repair vehicles with greater speed, accuracy and confidence.
Identifix Direct-Hit Grows at Rapid Pace to 30,000 Subscribers
ST. PAUL, MN, August 4, 2011 – ST. PAUL, MN, August 4, 2011 – Identifix®, (www.identifix.com) one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline vehicle diagnostic, maintenance and repair information, announced today that the company is enjoying unprecedented growth and has reached 30,000 subscribers.
Identifix® Recognized as J.D. Byrider Preferred Supplier
ST. PAUL, MN, February 28, 2011 – ST. PAUL, MN, February 28, 2011 – Identifix®, (www.identifix.com) one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline vehicle diagnostic, maintenance and repair information, announced today that it has been selected as a J.D. Byrider Preferred Supplier. It will be available to all J.D. Byrider franchisees in the US.
Identifix® Named One of Tech Shop Magazine’s “Top 5 Tools” for 2010
ST. PAUL, MN, February 23, 2011 – ST. PAUL, MN, February 23, 2011 – Identifix®, (www.identifix.com) one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline vehicle diagnostic, maintenance and repair information, announced today that the company is a winner of Tech Shop Magazine’s 2010 Top 5 Tools Award. Only 21 manufacturers were awarded this year’s honor.
SRS Recognized on 2010 Inc. 5000 as a Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Software Company
LAS VEGAS, NV, August 30, 2010 – Las Vegas, NV, August 30, 2010 -- Inc. magazine today recognized Service Repair Solutions, Inc., (www.servicerepairsolutions.com) (SRS) with a rank of 90 among the top 100 fastest growing private software companies. SRS, which provides information solutions for the automotive repair industry, experienced a three year sales growth of 214 percent between 2006 and 2009. Overall, SRS was ranked number 1363 on the fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. This is the second year that SRS has qualified to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list.
Identifix® Direct-Hit ™ Grows at Rapid Pace to 25,000 Subscribers and Over One Million Vehicle Look
ST. PAUL, MN, August 23, 2010 – ST. PAUL, MN, August 23, 2010 – Identifix®, (www.identifix.com) one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline vehicle diagnostic, maintenance and repair information, announced today that the company has experienced unprecedented growth in the first half of 2010, with the number of vehicles looked up by subscribers to the company’s Direct Hit™ product reaching over one million per month. This is an increase of 14 percent over the last year. Subscribers have also grown at a fast pace; from 22,000 in 2009 to 25,000 currently, an increase of 3,000 in just the first six months of 2010.
Identifix® Adds Spanish Speaking Technicians to Repair Hotline
ST. PAUL, MN, August 9, 2010 – ST. PAUL, MN, August 9, 2010 – Identifix®, (www.identifix.com) one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline vehicle diagnostic, maintenance and repair information, is pleased to announce the addition of Spanish speaking technicians to its Repair Hotline. The bi-lingual technicians are backed by Identifix’s 45 ASE master certified technicians and can support any problem on any vehicle for Identifix’s Spanish speaking customers.
Identifix® Releases New Factory Scheduled Maintenance Feature in Direct-Hit™
ST. PAUL, MN, May 26, 2010 – ST. PAUL, MN, May 26, 2010 – Identifix®, (www.identifix.com) one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline vehicle diagnostic, maintenance and repair information, announced today the release of its new Factory Scheduled Maintenance™ (FSM) program in Direct-Hit™. The Identifix Direct-Hit FSM feature is designed to access original equipment manufacturers’ recommended maintenance activities based on specific year, make, model and mileage situations. With extensive coverage through 2010 model years, this new offering will enable automotive repair shops that perform vehicle maintenance services to provide factory recommended maintenance schedules to their customers in under a minute, even for the most complex versions. For more information or to take a Test Drive of the new feature, visit www.identifix.com and select the Try Direct-Hit link.
Identifix® Direct-Hit ™ Grows at Rapid Pace to 10 Million Vehicle Look Ups per Year
ST. PAUL, MN, March 17, 2010 – ST. PAUL, MN, March 17, 2010 – Identifix® (www.identifix.com), one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline vehicle diagnostic and repair information, announced today that the company has passed a new milestone for Direct-Hit™ usage with its 23,000 subscribers now accessing fix and preventive maintenance information on 10 million vehicles per year.
Identifix® Recognized as AAA Automotive Preferred Supplier
ST. PAUL, MN, January 19, 2010 – ST. PAUL, MN, January 19, 2010 – Identifix®, (www.identifix.com) one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline vehicle diagnostic and repair information, announced today that it has been selected as a AAA Automotive Preferred Supplier. Identifix has created a special bundle of services that includes both its Direct-Hit and Hotline services. It will be available to all AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities across the US and Canada. The AAA Approved Auto Repair program was created to address one of the most frequent consumer complaints in America - unsatisfactory automobile repairs. The Approved Auto Repair program does this by directing members and other consumers to the more than 8,000 AAA-approved repair facilities that meet and maintain high professional standards for training, equipment, cleanliness and customer satisfaction.
TOYOTA ANNOUNCES EXPANDED SERVICE SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES
TORRANCE, CA, November 5, 2009 – TORRANCE, Calif., November 5, 2009 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) unveiled today valuable new service resources for the independent repair community at the annual Automotive Service and Repair Week, hosted by the Automotive Service Association. These new services, improve upon the successful Toyota/Lexus/Scion technical information Web site [http://techinfo.toyota.com ], with exciting new functionality including:
Pegisys® PC Diagnostic System featuring OTC Direct-Hit Technician™ – Powered by Identifix®Wins MOTOR
ST. PAUL, MN, September 14, 2009 – ST. PAUL, MN, September 14, 2009 – Identifix®, one of the nation’s premier sources of online diagnostic and repair information today announced that it has received a Top 20 Tools Awards from MOTOR Magazine for Pegisys® PC Diagnostic System featuring OTC Direct-Hit Technician™ – Powered by Identifix®. The publication has issued the annual awards since 1992. This is the second such award for Identifix. In 2003, Identifix received a Top 20 Tools Award for Direct-Hit™, Identifix's subscription based online diagnostic information source offering real-world, proven diagnostic and fix information.
Identifix® Direct-Hit ™ Grows at Rapid Pace to 8.3 Million Vehicle Look Ups per Year
ST. PAUL, MN, August 17, 2009 – ST. PAUL, MN, August 17, 2009 – Identifix®, (www.identifix.com) one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline vehicle diagnostic and repair information, announced today that the company has experienced unprecedented growth in the current market with the number of vehicles looked up by subscribers to the company’s Direct Hit™ product reaching over 8.3 million per year. These numbers have almost doubled from 2008, where 5.4 million vehicles were looked up for the year. Subscribers have also grown at a fast pace; from just over 15,000 in 2008 to over 20,000 in 2009; an increase of ore than 5,000 subscribers in just the first six months of 2009.
Service Repair Solutions, Inc. Recognized on 2009 Inc. 5000 as a Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Sof
LAS VEGAS, NV, August 12, 2009 – Las Vegas, NV, August 12, 2009 -- Inc. magazine today recognized Service Repair Solutions, Inc., (www.servicerepairsolutions.com) (SRS) with a rank of 63 among the top 100 fastest growing private software companies. SRS, which provides information solutions for the automotive repair industry, experienced a three year sales growth of 310.4% between 2005 and 2008. Overall, SRS was ranked number 986 on the third annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
Identifix® Direct-Hit ™ Reaches Milestone of 20,000 Subscribers
ST. PAUL, MN, June 30, 2009 – ST. PAUL, MN, June 30, 2009 – Identifix®, (www.identifix.com) one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline vehicle diagnostic and repair information, announced today that subscribers to the company’s Direct-Hit™ product have now reached 20,000.
OTC Direct-Hit Technician – Powered by Identifix® Introduces Over 300,000 Hotline Archives At The Fe
ST. PAUL, MN, May 18, 2009 – Identifix, one of the nation’s premier sources of online diagnostic and repair information today announced that in partnership with SPX Service Solutions, it has developed a productivity enhancing, Web-based, information resource featuring online diagnostic and repair information for Pegisys® users. OTC Direct-Hit Technician™—Powered by Identifix—serves to extend the new Pegisys scan tools’ diagnostic capabilities by offering technicians At The Fender™ access to Identifix’s extensive experience–based diagnostic information data that enables technicians to diagnose and repair vehicles more efficiently.
Identifix® Partners with AutoNetTV to Provide
ST. PAUL, MN, January 19, 2009 – Identifix®, (www.identifix.com) one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced that it has partnered with AutoNetTV, to provide video content for its Pro Channel. The Identifix Tip of the Month will include valuable information on how to diagnose and fix tough vehicle repair problems. It will be broadcast each month on the AutoNetTV Pro Channel, viewed by owners and team members at approximately 4,700 English-speaking service centers throughout North America. The channel provides business and marketing insights, technical training, and other industry-specific messages devoted to the professionals working in the automotive aftermarket.
Identifix Achieves Database Milestone
ST. PAUL, MN, June 9, 2008 – Identifix, one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced that it has added the 250,000th Hotline Archive to Direct-Hit; its award-winning online diagnostic product. In addition, Identifix delivers over 100,000 Confirmed Fixes in Direct-Hit.
Aaron Cherrington Promoted to VP of Corporate and Channel Sales
ST. PAUL, MN, May 12, 2008 – Identifix, one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced the appointment of Aaron Cherrington, formerly Director of National Accounts, to Vice President Corporate and Channel Sales. In this new position, he will be responsible for corporate sales and managing sales channels for Identifix’s Direct-Hit™ product. He will be based out of Identifix’s office in St. Paul, MN, and report directly to Jeff Sweet, Identifix President.
Identifix Partners with ASCCA
ST. PAUL, MN, December 10, 2007 – Identifix, one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced it has signed an agreement with Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA) to introduce Identifix services to all of their 1,350 individual-owned automotive repair facilities in California. Identifix’s Direct-Hit online service and Repair Hotline will be available as a member benefit for ASCCA members. With this new program Identifix is recognized as an approved vendor and the ASCCA will help to promote Identifix products to its members throughout California.
Identifix Brings Online Vehicle Diagnostic Services to WORLDPAC Customers
ST. PAUL, MN, October 29, 2007 – ST. PAUL, MN, October 29, 2007– Identifix, one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, announced today that it has forged a partnership with WORLDPAC to bring vehicle diagnostic information services to WORLDPAC customers through the WORLDPAC Assist Powered by Identifix program.
Identifix Celebrates 20th Anniversary
ST. PAUL, MN, October 2, 2007 – Identifix, one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced that the company is celebrating 20 years of servicing independent repair shops.
Auto Pride Partners with Identifix
ST. PAUL, MN, June 5, 2007 – Identifix, one of the nation's premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced it has signed an agreement with Auto Pride to introduce Identifix services to all of their Auto Service Experts shops nationwide.
Identifix Founder Bill Sauer Receives AMI Annual Recognition Award
ST. PAUL, MN, May 21, 2007 – Identifix, one of the nation's premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced that Bill Sauer, AAM, founder of Identifix, received the Automotive Management Institute's (AMI's) most prestigious honor - the AMI Annual Recognition Award. The award is presented to an individual who has taken specific and significant action to encourage, enhance and support opportunities for automotive service industry professionals to improve their management and business skills.
Automotive Distribution Network Signs Agreement with Identifix
ST. PAUL, MN, April 9, 2007 – Identifix, one of the nation's premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced it has been recognized as a Preferred Provider to the Automotive Distribution Network. The Automotive Distribution Network is one of the largest program groups in the automotive aftermarket, consisting of 46 members, 248 WD locations and $2-billion-plus in annual sales throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. It was formed when two of the premier groups in the automotive aftermarket, Parts Plus and Independent Auto Parts of America merged. The combined group services 2,000+ affiliated auto stores and 1,400 affiliated service centers.
Tuffy Auto Service Centers Signs Agreement with Identifix
ST. PAUL, MN, April 2, 2007 – Identifix, one of the nation's premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced it has been recognized as a Preferred Provider to Tuffy Auto Service Centers, a growing automotive service franchisor with over 250 locations nationwide.
Meineke Dealers Association Endorses Identifix
ST. PAUL, MN, March 19, 2007 – Identifix, one of the nation's premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced that it has been endorsed by the Meineke Dealers Association to introduce Identifix services to the more than 900 Meineke Car Care Centers nationwide. Since its inception in 1972, Meineke has grown to over 900 locations and has serviced over 50,000,000 vehicles.
After Market Auto Parts Alliance Signs Agreement with Identifix
ST. PAUL, MN, March 12, 2007 – Identifix, one of the nation's premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced it has been recognized as a Preferred Provider to Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (The Alliance), to introduce Identifix services to the 2,400 Certified Service Centers throughout North America flying under the flags of Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper. The Alliance is one of the largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in the world, marketing the Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper brands. With store and service center locations throughout North America and Europe, they are a source of quality parts and service for over 4,600 parts stores and 2,400 Certified Service Centers.
Identifix Publishes 150,000th Test and Fix
ST. PAUL, MN, March 5, 2007 – Identifix, one of the nation's premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced that it has added the 150,000th Hotline Archive to Direct-Hit; its award-winning online diagnostic product.
Identifix Releases Supercharged Search; a Highly Tuned Web-Based Automotive Search Engine for Techni
ST. PAUL, MN, November 20, 2006 – Identifix, one of the nation's premier sources of online diagnostic and fix information, today announced the launch of a powerful new search engine called Supercharged Search™ on it's award winning website, Direct-Hit. Supercharged Search™ is an extremely powerful web-based automotive search engine for technicians, developed from over 1 million keyword searches submitted by Direct-Hit customers in the last year.
Identifix Integrates MOTOR Parts & Labor Guide into Direct-Hit; Increases Technician Productivity
ST. PAUL, MN, October 31, 2006 – Identifix, one of the nation's premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced the launch of a major upgrade to the award-winning Direct-Hit system. The upgrade includes the integration of the MOTOR Parts & Labor Guide into Direct-Hit, and several other new features aimed at increasing technician productivity by improving the speed and efficiency with which they can access the information they need.
Precision Auto Care Signs Agreement with Identifix
ST. PAUL, MN, August 21, 2006 – Identifix, one of the nation's premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced it has signed an agreement with Precision Auto Care Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PACI), to introduce Identifix services to all 330 Precision Tune Auto Care franchises nationwide
Identifix Publishes 100,000th Test and Fix
ST. PAUL, MN, June 22, 2006 – Identifix, one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced that it has added the 100,000th Hotline Archive to Direct-Hit; its award-winning online diagnostic product.
Identifix Scores a Direct Hit with 5000 Automotive Repair Shops
ST. PAUL, MN, April 11, 2006 – Identifix, one of the nation's premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced that the number of automotive repair shops using the award winning Direct-Hit™ online system to quickly and effectively diagnose and repair vehicles has surpassed 5000 nationwide.
Identifix Launches a New Direct-Hit
ST. PAUL, MN, November 8, 2005 – Identifix, one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline diagnostics, today announced the launch of a major upgrade to the award-winning Direct-Hit™ system. The upgrade includes the addition of four robust new features: preventive maintenance plan, complete maintenance specifications, super search technology, new user interface. Direct-Hit is a renowned online diagnostic database offering real-world, proven diagnostic developedfrom over 2 million Identifix repair hotline calls to the company’s 37 ASE master certified technicians. Identifix continually develops new offerings to assist the automotive industry with increasing profits,efficiencies and knowledge. The new Identifix preventive maintenance plan helps independent repair shops capture additional revenue using professional, customer friendly and easy to understand reports that are based on the year, make, model and mileage of the customer’s vehicle.
Mobile Productivity, INC. acquires AIS IDENTIFIX™
Las Vegas, NV, January 14, 2005 – Mobile Productivity, Inc. (MPi), a premier automotive diagnostic, repair information and service merchandising provider, and Automotive Information System (AIS), a wholly owned subsidiary of CSK Auto Inc., and leading provider of the automotive diagnostic support IDENTIFIX™ Hotline™ and Direct-Hit™ announced today the merger and acquisition of the Minnesota based company AIS.
IDENTIFIX receives Benefit Provider of the Year at the ASA Celebration of Excellence Awards Dinner
ST. PAUL, MN, November 17, 2004 – Automotive Information System (AIS), a wholly owned subsidiary of CSK Auto Inc., and leading provider of the automotive diagnostic support IDENTIFIX™ Hotline™ and Direct-Hit™ received the honorary Benefit Provider of the Year award at the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Celebration of Excellence Awards Dinner during the 2004 Industry Week in Las Vegas, NV. Bill Sauer, Founder of IDENTIFIX, accepted the esteemed award from John Scully, ASA’s executive vice president.
Identifix Receives ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition
LAS VEGAS, NV, July 28, 2004 – Identifix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mobile Productivity, Inc., has been accepted into the prestigious Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition Program. Identifix is one of the nation’s best source for knowledge on what breaks, which vehicles it breaks on, and how to fix those vehicles correctly.