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.
