News & Events

Nov 2009	GM has joined Ford Motor Company in linking its network of franchised dealers to the bespoke version of MultiTrader used by RBS insurance. Icebox enables collision repair shops to link to dealer parts departments in real time to source OE parts used on RBS insured damaged vehicles. This means thousands of repairs and many more parts are sourced using Auto3P products every month
June 2009	‘Highway insurance UK’, now part of LV insurance, began using AudaSource in June 2009. This follows LV’s adoption in 2008
May 2009	In May 2009 Ford Motor Company began using the bespoke version of MultiTrader used by RBS in the UK to supply all Ford OE parts to the RBS approved repairer network on all repairs. The introduction was trouble free and further motor manufacturers are scheduled to join the scheme in 2009.
Mar 2009	Auto3P is happy to introduce to the automotive and insurance communities its newest product - MultiClaim - vehicle damage estimating and claim management system. The comprehensive solution for all operative and directorial needs of the automotive claims professionals - now with Handimate, the ultimate PDA interface for field agents and insurance experts.
Mar 2009	Release of MultiCat 1st Edition, 2009 with additional & updated models.
Dec 2008	LV Insurance UK will rollout AudaSource to its approved repairers, managed by WNS in the middle of December 2008
Oct 2008	Axa UK became the latest insurer to adopt AudaSource, with a national rollout to approved repairers in October 2008
Aug 2008	Auto3p is delighted that Norwich Union Insurance in the UK is the latest insurance company to adopt ‘AudaSource’ (the joint venture product of Audatex and Auto3P) for use with its approved repair Network. The benefits of parts usage based on quality and age of vehicle which the system confers offers savings and efficiency to both repairers and insurance companies.
Jun 2008	Auto3P Bulgaria has signed an agreement with Uniqa Insurance Plc, Bulgarian subsidiary of the international Uniqa Group. Uniqa Insurance has joined other leading insurance companies like BulStrad, BulIns, Armeec, in benefiting from the services supplied by Auto3P Bulgaria, member of the Auto3P Group, through its SmartClaim system.
Jul 2008	RSA Insurance in the UK has adopted AudaSource the joint venture product from Auto3P and Audatex. Working with the supplier partner SEL Imperial AudaSource allows for the use of a variety of parts based on rules around type and age of vehicle and quality of parts. Auto3P is pleased to be of service to RSA.
Mar 2008	Release of MultiCat 1st Edition, 2008 with additional & updated models.
May 2007	Release of MultiCat 1st Edition, 2007 with additional & updated models.
Sep 2006	Allianz UK Press release: ALLIANZ CORNHILL ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR OF NEW PARTS SOURCING SYSTEM FOR MOTOR REPAIR NETWORK. Allianz Cornhill is proud to announce the success of its new motor parts sourcing process ‘AudaSource’, which is expected to set the benchmark for the way parts are sourced by motor repairers in the future. Last September Allianz Cornhill joined with claims solutions provider Audatex UK and aftermarket parts supplier SEL-Imperial to put in place an alternative parts programme with the aim of improving margins and productivity for Allianz Cornhill and its repair network. At the heart of this ground-breaking programme is AudaSource, an automated parts procurement service developed by Audatex in association with e-commerce specialists Auto3P. During the past year AudaSource has been used by Allianz Cornhill’s 190-strong repair network to identify and substitute quality alternative parts from the SEL-Imperial. This takes place as a seamless part of the Audatex estimating process. Importantly, there is no charge for this service to repairers and no change to standard estimating practice. Repairers have benefited from significant additional profit on repairs, as well as reducing the time and cost associated with traditional procurement processes. Philip Brailey, Allianz Cornhill’s motor damage supplier manager, said: “Allianz Cornhill has an established policy for the use of alternative parts which has been extremely successful in developing cost reduction for us, whilst increasing the parts profit element for our repairer partners. “The introduction of AudaSource has taken this a step forward. It has helped repairers to identify and buy parts sourced from SEL-Imperial more effectively and also take unnecessary cost out of the process. Paul Tucker, chief executive officer, Audatex UK, said: “Successful claims solutions are those that connect key parties in the supply chain and replace ineffective processes with seamless, automated and transparent systems. AudaSource is an example of such a solution. Allianz Cornhill were quick to see the opportunity. They were pioneers and their vision has benefited all.” Michael Bourne of SEL-Imperial said: “The success of the programme has been down to the excellent working relationship between Allianz Cornhill, their regional engineers, the repairer network and the team here at SEL-Imperial. “Much of the uncertainty over the use of alternative parts felt by repairers has been dispelled through the quality processes put in place by. This has been an exceptional example of how a successful alternative parts sourcing programme can deliver savings to both the insurer and the repairer, whilst maintaining high standards of repair and customer satisfaction.” Marc Fossaluzza, managing director, M & S Accident Repairs Ltd, said: “As an approved Allianz Cornhill repairer for almost ten years, we have found that the innovation and openness consistently displayed by them adds value not only to themselves but very much their repairer partners. “With the introduction of AudaSource a year ago we like many repairers had our doubts, but supported by Allianz Cornhill we gave it our best shot. Close monitoring for the first few months demonstrated that the extra profit opportunities became a reality. This has continued throughout the last 12 months with a positive impact on the bottom line.”
Aug 2006	Auto3P Bulgaria signed an agreement with the leading insurance company in Bulgaria 'Bul Ins', turning Auto3P to the leading accessory information company in Bulgaria. 'Bul Ins' joined the same computerization plan as 'BulStrad' using the Smart Claim system carried out by Auto3P. Auto3P Bulgaria is operating since year 2000 and marketing the MultiCat software on the domestic market.
Jun 2006	Bulgarian Insurance companies seminar During June 2006, Auto3P held the annual insurance companies seminar in Bulgaria. The company presented the 'Smart System' assessory system, a local application specially designed for the Bulgarian insurance companies. The 'Web System' assessory system produces online assessory reports utilizing the Auto3P Data Engins, the MultiCat parts catalog and the MultiPrice OE & AM price server. The 'Smart System' software allows assessory report generation using PDA devices. The Bulstrad insurance company is the Bulgarian pioneer launching this software by processing thousands of claims in the Bulsrad claim centers. Auto3P & some of the insurance companies in Bulgaria are in contact for establishing further cooperation and product licensing. Seminar Photos:
May 2006	Release of MultiCat 01/2006 with additional & updated models.
Dec 2005	View a scanned copy of the article Press Release from UK AudaLink : AudaSource - Enabled, allternative parts programme Producing bottom line results for Allianz Cornhill repairers. Allianz Cornhill, one of the largest general insurers in the UK, has joined with Audatex and aftermarket parts supplier SEL-Imperial to put in place an Alternative Parts Programme that is boosting profits and productivity for Allianz Cornhill and its repair network. At the heart of this ground breaking programme is AudaSource, the automated parts procurement service developed by Audatex in partnership with e-commerce specialists Auto3P. Launched in September 2005, the programme is now being used by Allianz Cornhill's 190-strong repair network and early feedback shows that an average saving in the region of £26 per job is being achieved. Speaking at their recent Approved Repair Roadshow, Phil Brailey, Allianz Cornhill's Motor Damage Supplier Manager, commented: "this is a bottom line saving that goes straight into the repairer's pocket. Taking cost out of the process is where the future lies and this programme is a great example of what Allianz Cornhill wants from its partners: innovation, passion, responsiveness and creativity, the same philosophy that we apply to our own business." AudaSource identifies and subtitutes quality alternative parts from the SEL-Imperial catalogue in the line with rules pre-set by Allianz Cornhill. This takes place as seamless part of the AudaSource estimating process. Importantly, there there is no charge for this service to repairers and no change to standard estimating practice. Paul Tucker, Audatex UK MD said: "This is probably one of the best examples that we will see of taking a standard, prover process - estimating the cost of repair - and further unlocking potential by seamlessly integrating the time-consuming process of sourcing parts. We are delighted that Allianz Cornhull and SELL-Imperial have worked so closely with us on this programme and believe that it will set the benchmark for the way parts are sourced in the future"
Oct 2005	Press Release from Autoindustry UK: Auto3P and Audatex extend partnership "Vehicle repair data supplier Audatex Systems GmbH and Auto3P have announced an extension of their partnership which began in UK in 2004; it has been extended to every country covered by Audatex except the US and Canada. International AudaSource, the joint venture product, is an electronic procurement system for the automotive accident repair industry. In the UK, Allianz Cornhill has adopted AudaSource and developments are underway with other insurers in Poland, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa and Spain. Planned activity for later in 2005 and 2006 includes other countries in Central and Eastern Europe and South America. All Auto3P AudaSource-related activity will continue to be managed in the UK, while Audatex technical coordination outside the UK moves to the firm’s global headquarters in Zurich."
Aug 2005	Allianz Cornhill, one of the largest general insurers in the UK, has joined with claims solutions provider Audatex UK and aftermarket parts supplier SEL-Imperial to put in place an Alternative Parts Programme which will boost profits and productivity for Allianz Cornhill and its repair network. At the heart of this ground-breaking programme is AudaSource; an automated parts procurement service developed by Audatex in association with e-commerce specialists Auto3P. Additional Audasource information
Apr 2005	Release of MultiCat 04/2005, with additional & updated models.
Sep 2004	The Automechanika 2004 fair proved to be an extremely successful format in creating new contacts with European DMS software houses that would lead to the development of long-term business cooperation. Auto3P wishes to thank all those who visited them at Automechanika 2004, and wishes them success and prosperity.
Aug 2004	Release of MultiCat 02/2004, with additional & updated models
June 2004	New 2004 edition of MultiCat - will be available soon, including the online version. We welcome all the software houses and IT professionals in the automotive branch to visit us in our stand at Automechanika - Frankfurt 2004. To set a meeting prior to the event - please send e-mail to auto3p@auto3p.com. Our location at the fair: Hall 10.1 stand A22
Mar 2004	Following extensive discussion with Audatex UK, Auto3P UK is delighted to announce a joint venture partnership with Audatex UK, the industry's leading Accident Damage Estimating system provider. The move enables body shops to order the right part for the repair accurately, directly from the estimate, thus delivering efficiency gains and therefore savings for all participants of the Supply Chain. Using additional products and services from Auto3P, the joint venture will ensure that insurance company or work provider mandates about the terms and conditions of parts usage are met, by applying a rules engine. This ensures repairer compliance with the agreed rules, without having to recall each set of rules every time an estimate is raised. The provision of management information for use by participating clients is a key feature of the Program - which has been branded 'AudaSource'. In time, this will assist in predictive demand capability, and help eliminate parts shortages, which are extremely costly and disruptive when they occur. A pilot for the 'AudaSource' product will be held in an insurance company, selected suppliers and body shops from April 2004 onwards. Full integration of the AudaSource system will be achieved at the time of the Enterprise roll out, (the replacement for the successful AudaWorkStation), in September 2004. Both Audatex and Auto3P are confident of success and of widespread adoption of the system, greatly improving the way parts are routinely ordered in the industry. Success in the UK will lead in due course to implementation of the program elsewhere.
Mar 2004	Auto3P & Otoanaliz - Turkey are running a large-scale project in Turkey, utilizing the MultiCat Online & MultiPrice data engines to process and control 15,000 collision claims monthly.
Mar 2004	Dynamic Software NV- an OE-DMS (Dealer Management System) provider in Belgium & Luxemburg, selected MultiCat Online & MultiPrice data engines to be implemented into their system. The integrated services will be provided to car dealerships from April 2004.
Jan 2004	Israeli Ministry of Defense selects MultiCat, MultiPrice, MultiAssess & MultiControl products for its vehicle fleet management.
Jan 2004	Release of MultiCat 1st edition 2004
Nov 2003	Release of MultiCat Online - online parts catalog via the internet, including domestic MultiPrice services. Release of MultiCat edition 02/2003
Aug 2003	Auto3P INTL & Otoanaliz - Turkey launch a large-scale project utilizing MultiCat capabilities in the automotive claims sector.
Feb 2003	Release of the MultiPrice Server Platform, supporting 600 MultiCat users.
Jan 2003	Release of MultiCat edition 01/2003.
Aug 2002	We were very happy to welcome guests to our stands at Automechanika. Our location at the fair: Hall 10.1 A22 & Hall 6.0 D79 Release of MultiCat Automechanika edition, 3rd 2002, available starting September 2002.
May 2002	Last preparations for the launch of "MultiPrice" system. The number of registered MultiCat users exceeds 15,000. Release of Special MultiCat edition 04-2002 in Germany; it is dispatched to 10,000 registered users.
Jan 2002	The establishment of Auto3P UK is completed. The MultiTrader project in England, Wales, N. Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland begins. Release of MultiCat 01/2002 edition. The CD contains over 400 vehicle models!
Nov 2001	The establishment of Auto3P Bulgaria is completed.
Oct 2001	In Greece, Auto3P (Hellas) S.A executes the first transaction between two large part suppliers.
Jul 2001	Release of Auto3P-Trader 2.0. It includes multiple price-list support, improved discount policy management, advanced profit control on stock transparency results and automatic stock decrease options.
Jun 2001	The number of registered MultiCat users already exceeds 13,500. The website version of Auto3P-Trader is launched. Registered users on the Auto3P Test server may now login and check out the Web version of the "Trader".
May 2001	MultiCat users can now download the last version of "Auto3P-Trader". This software is the stand-alone client implementation of MultiTrader, which allows any MultiCat user to immediately join the Auto3P Network.
Apr 2001	MultiTrader Servers have been set-up in Germany, Greece, Croatia and Israel. MultiCat user numbers are growing daily - 12,000 in Europe (9,500 in Germany alone).
Mar 2001	We are pleased to announce 10,000 registered users!!! 8000 in Germany alone! Final tests and preparations for the official launch of MultiCat 4/2001 edition, containing the Auto3P-Trader™ with multilingual support.
Feb 2001	8000 MultiCat registered users in Europe, incl. 6000 users in Germany alone. The Auto3P-Trader system is turning future concepts into reality!
Jan 2001	The establishment of Auto3P (Hellas) S.A is completed. The MultiTrader project is launched in Greece. As we have promised, the beta version of Auto3P-Trader™ is tested by major part suppliers. Dozens of OE and AM part suppliers sign a LOI to join the system. 5000 MultiCat registered users in Germany.
Dec 2000	Last preparations to launch Auto3P-Trader™ system. 4000 MultiCat registered users in Germany.
Nov 2000	The baby Auto3P-Trader™ is born! A complete B2B trading tool is undergoing extensive testing. 3500 registered MultiCat users in Germany alone!!!
Oct 2000	3000 registered MultiCat users are already enjoying the MultiCat benefits.
Sept 2000	Automechanika Frankfurt! Auto3P International and Auto3P Germany present the MultiTrader Project to fare visitors. Major players in the automotive world mainly from Europe and the US show enthusiasm and great response for the revolutionary initiatives. During the show we have started distributing MultiCat CD's to all - reaching total of 2500 registered users.
Aug 2000	Release of MultiCat 09/2000, with additional makers and models (mainly from the US). See the newly released content on MultiCat Online.
June 2000	Experimental launch of Auto3P.com. The site includes MultiCat Online, a basic User Registration feature and facilities for ordering MultiCat CD.