THE ASTECH REMOTE DIAGNOSTIC SCANNING DEVICE is a powerful tool that has already changed the way collision repair facilities do business. Using OEM technology and the real world knowledge of master technicians, asTech makes identifying necessary collision repairs easier than ever for repair technicians and offers expert support during the repair process.

“I think its one of the best diagnostic tools I’ve ever bought,” said Rick Cope, owner of Cope’s Collision Center in Meridian, Idaho. Cope has been working on vehicles in some way ever since his father opened the shop over fi fty years ago. Over the last two years, Cope has used the asTech tool to scan every vehicle that requires recalibration as part of a repair, and received valuable support from the asTech staff of master technicians.

“If you go to the emergency room because you broke your arm, they don’t just take you back without an x-ray and fi x you up. But that is what certain insurers expect us to do with the cars is fi x the issues without knowing all of the damage that exists,” he said. Pre-scans from asTech have helped Cope and his team identify precisely what the issue with a vehicle is and how to fi x it.

For Kevin Burt, owner of Walker Mill Auto Collision in Capitol Heights,

Maryland, incorporating the asTech into Toyota repairs has resulted in safer vehicles returning to the road.

“One of the repair procedures we use the asTech for is zero point calibration on all Toyotas. This procedure was brought to our attention during a collision repair conference meeting,” Burt said. “We no longer overlook this important repair process.”

The experience and knowledge of the team of master technicians who power the asTech is another benefi t that Cope has noticed. Although he has a wealth of experience and is a second generation repair professional, his team still encounters the occasional repair they

need help with.

“Sometimes I have an issue with an older car I can’t scan, but they have helped me get the information I need to complete the repair. They are very helpful in other areas, even if you aren’t scanning the car.”

The service and value provided by the asTech unit has been so helpful that Cope has already pre-ordered his asTech2 unit. The new model, which is scheduled for release in mid 2016, incorporates several upgrades to make it more useful.

“I think it’s one of the best diagnostic tools I’ve ever bought.”

incorporating the asTech into Toyota repairs

To pre-order your own asTech2 unit, or to fi nd out more about the asTech device,

visit WWW.ASTECH.COM or call (877) 721-5559

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