VISION/CollisionLink Broker – Repairers

Sourcing the best part for the best price? That part is easy now when you can proactively compete against the aftermarket to increase genuine parts usage by integrating into collision estimating platforms.
VISION and CollisionLink Broker connect crash repairers directly with vehicle manufacturers and dealers, notifying the manufacturers’ central sales teams when a collision estimate is written. The specially-designed software from OEC boosts your vision of the market for more effective and efficient parts sales.
Streamline Your Workflow
Our experts analyse estimate data and promote the use of genuine parts on all repairs where an alternative part may have been specified. VISION and CollisionLink Broker actively compete with the aftermarket wherever possible.
VISION is available in the UK and Ireland. CollisionLink Broker is our collision software in other international markets. It is completely free of charge for bodyshops and authorised repairers.

Win-Win-Win
VISION and CollisionLink Broker implementation benefits every party in the repair process: Manufacturers and dealerships see increases in parts sales. Crash repairers receive accurate and instant decisions. Customers are satisfied knowing that their vehicle is fitted with accurate, genuine parts.

Active Competition
High Connectivity for High Visibility
- VISION and CollisionLink Broker work with over 20 Manufacturer partners to ensure a wide range of parts availability.
- Using data from all areas of the repair industry, including leading estimating platforms and management systems, VISION and CollisionLink Broker offer bespoke reporting and management dashboards.
- Provide the most comprehensive market intelligence within the crash repair industry.
Total Loss Avoidance
Every year, thousands of vehicles are written off by insurance companies because the repair is deemed too expensive relative to the vehicle’s market value. By using data-driven algorithms, VISION and CollisionLink Broker proactively seek vehicles within crash repairers that are deemed a borderline total loss.
VISION and CollisionLink Broker are the only systems on the market to offer instant, accurate decisions for vehicles written off by insurers using our bespoke total loss scheme.
Repairers’ Benefits
- Free of charge
- Total Loss Avoidance
- OE Parts at competitive prices
- Automatic quote within minutes of estimation
- Correct OE Part Number
- Correct RRP
- Correct Trade terms in accordance with chosen Dealer
- Central parts procurement for 20+ brands
- Faster key-to-key (K2K) times
- Improved parts margins
- Better part fitment
- Increased workshop capacity
- Competition between OEM and aftermarket suppliers drives down costs
- Closer relationships with OEM, Dealer, Insurer & Vehicle Owner

Genuine Manufacturer Parts
The following vehicle manufacturers offer parts availability through VISION or CollisionLink Broker in our international markets:














Frequently Asked Questions
How does the system identify a potential aftermarket part is being used?
On receipt of the vehicle estimate data, we receive a full parts list. Our application stores all parts that are available in the aftermarket and recent pricing indicating which parts are likely to be purchased in the aftermarket.
How do I submit an estimate?
If your bodyshop is signed up to the VISION programme, then we would receive this automatically for brands we work on behalf of. Should you not be, we are also able to accept manual applications.
Do I need to install technology?
No, all you would need to do is complete the online sign up form and we will receive your estimate data automatically, and contact you if we are able to support repairing a vehicle.
How do I receive the revised OE parts pricing from OEC?
OEC will make an offer via email showing the revised parts price.
How do I order the OEM parts at the revised prices?
Once confirmed and agreed, the order is placed with the supplying dealer at the revised terms.
How much does it cost me as a bodyshop?
Bodyshops do not pay for access to the OEC VISION system.
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