AI collision repair guidance with direct I-CAR source links, ADAS calibration coverage, zone-based estimating, and VIN-anchored shop records — for independent collision shops.
TemplateVault's collision repair tools are designed for independent shops that need professional repair guidance without a $300/month Mitchell1 subscription. The platform delivers AI-generated repair procedures with direct source links to I-CAR Repairability Technical Support at rts.i-car.com — so your estimators and technicians can verify guidance against published I-CAR procedures before proceeding. All outputs are clearly labeled AI-Assisted where AI synthesis is used and Source-Referenced where a direct I-CAR citation is included.
TemplateVault is a registered NASTF Service Information Provider member and is actively developing a direct OEM data pipeline to bring manufacturer-verified repair procedures into the platform. In the meantime, I-CAR-sourced guidance with clear labeling is the best alternative to raw OEM data for independent collision shops.
NASTF Member Statement: TemplateVault holds active NASTF Service Information Provider membership. Technicians should always verify AI-generated guidance against OEM documentation before performing repairs. For NASTF information visit nastf.org.
AI repair procedures for structural repair, panel replacement, sectioning, adhesive bonding, and welding — with direct source links to rts.i-car.com where I-CAR has published procedures. Every output clearly labeled AI-Assisted vs Source-Referenced. OEM data pipeline in active development as NASTF member.
Static versus dynamic calibration requirements by system, trigger conditions, and equipment expectations — with direct I-CAR source links where published. Covers forward collision camera, adaptive cruise radar, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, and 360-degree camera systems.
Click a zone on a 3D vehicle diagram — hood, door, quarter panel, bumper, windshield — and receive an AI-generated estimate covering part numbers, labor hours, repair-vs-replace recommendation, sectioning allowance, and ADAS calibration flag. I-CAR source links included where available.
Every collision repair, photo, estimate, and supplement is tied to the vehicle VIN. Records are ownership-verified and transfer with the vehicle — building a verifiable repair history that helps with future insurance claims and resale value.
I-CAR RTS (rts.i-car.com) is a publicly accessible OEM repair information portal published by I-CAR. TemplateVault Shop Pro generates AI repair procedures and, where I-CAR has published matching guidance, includes a direct link to the I-CAR source page so the technician or estimator can verify the AI output against the published procedure.
This is AI-assisted guidance with cited I-CAR sources — not a direct OEM data feed. TemplateVault is developing direct OEM data licensing through its NASTF membership. All outputs are clearly labeled so shops always know what they are looking at.
I-CAR guidance and ADAS tools are included in Shop Pro at $99/month. Shop Starter starts at $49.99/month. 30-day refund.