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INDU ST RY N E W S & E VE N T S
Since 1989, WeatherTech has

with the video, the Dealer-FX approach to video MPI

delivered on its promise of qual-

is truly unique.

ity and craftsmanship through a
commitment to American-made

Visit dealer-fx.com to learn more about Visual MPI.

auto, home, and pet products.

Dealer-FX Acquired
by Snap-on Incorporated

The company is globally renowned for its laser measured FloorLiner™ and innovative CupFone®.
WeatherTech is headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL,

Dealer-FX is excited to announce that it has been ac-

where it has cultivated an entire corporate ecosystem,

quired by Snap-on Incorporated. As a company pas-

including manufacturing facilities, order fulfillment,

sionate about its mission of helping fixed operations

customer service, a corporate office, and more. The

teams succeed, being part of Snap-on will acceler-

extensive campus also houses a factory store, which

ate Dealer-FX's ability to bring innovation to their

features leading-edge products in the vehicle catego-

customers. The industry-leading service operations

ry and more available for purchase.

software created by Dealer-FX is a powerful addi-

tion to Snap-on's broad OEM and dealership-focused

Throughout the years, WeatherTech has maintained its

portfolio. Snap-on's Electronic Parts Catalogs (EPC),

commitment to American made, from the raw materials

essential tool and diagnostics programs, and custom

it sources to the workers that bring the WeatherTech

analytics are used in more than 50,000 dealerships

dream to life. The company continues to push industry

worldwide.

boundaries through superior design, engineering, and
international brand recognition. More information can

On a day-to-day basis for Dealer-FX, things remain

be found at weathertech.com.

business as usual. The focus will continue to be on their
customers, and they remain committed to their plans

Dealer-FX Enhances
ONE Platform with
Industry-FirstIntegrated
Video for Technicians
Dealer-FX is excited to announce Visual MPI - a new
approach to sending recommended repair videos to

for 2021 and beyond. For more information, please visit dealer-fx.com or snapon.com.

New Workflow from
Rapid Recon Provides
Transparency into
New-Car Operations

customers. This new feature was designed to help
your service department enhance efficiency, gener-

Rapid Recon, a vehicle reconditioning software com-

ate upselling opportunities, and increase transparency

pany that helps auto dealers sell cars sooner to max-

with customers.

imize their profitability window, announced workflow

transparency for dealers' new-car operations.

Our clients told us that video MPI solutions currently
available are not meeting their needs. They may not be

Those in new-car preparation and sales now access

a natural fit in the technician's workflow, often require

new vehicle tracking from In Transit to Sold within this

additional apps, or are not easy to use. Visual MPI was

recon software. Checking vehicles in off transport is

specifically designed around the dealership workflow,

straightforward, with arrival times recorded in Rapid

integrates into our already successful digital MPI solu-

Recon. For claims, the software captures supporting

tion, and is easy to use for all parties involved. With no

details such as photos and notes appended to the ve-

apps to download and RO details automatically linked

hicle record for warranty clerk submission. All informa-

http://www.dealer-fx.com http://www.weathertech.com http://www.dealer-fx.com http://www.snapon.com

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