Partslink Monthly Download Files with Pricing
Data Derivatives currently offers two sets of data, new parts
and recycled parts. Our new parts data covers all aftermarket
parts sold in this country, so if it's not in our database either
you can't get it, or it just got here.
The recycled database covers all bumper parts made that are currently
being recycled. This information is updated each time a new part
is produced, or year range is added. Both sets of data include
three files.
· A complete updated monthly file that includes all the data available.
· Another file that just shows new changes such as adds, supersessions
or discontinued parts,
· The last file contains information on the file structure that
will assist
you in understanding the data and it's entries.
We Pass Partslink data against the most recent OEM part numbers
available.
After a lengthy research process to insure each number is valid
with proper descriptions, year ranges, CAPA designation and pricing,
the numbers are then checked for supersession information. DataDerivatives
maintains a lengthy supersession history on all parts in the system
to increase the hits on our
data when submitted to the estimating systems.
After this data is updated to get the hits in the estimating systems
that
you have been after, now all you need to know where to set your
prices to be competitive. We also supply the most recent part
prices anywhere. Now all you do is use your knowledge of the industry
in setting your margins.
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CAPA Data files and Software Utility
CAPA Utility Software from DataDerivatives provides collision
parts distributors with the ability to accurately and rapidly
verifies the status of CAPA certified parts.
Simply enter a vehicle year, make and model in our Windows® based
program, and a list of all CAPA Certified parts available for
that vehicle is displayed. This display includes OEM reference
numbers, OEM list price, the Partslink number as well as the aftermarket
manufacturer and their part number. If a part is listed, it is
CAPA Certified. If a part is not listed, it is not certified.
Entering a Partslink or OEM part number will display all CAPA
Certified parts as well as application and aftermarket manufacturer
information. Another screen allows you to view OEM price changes
by date of change. Also, you can print a catalog of CAPA Certified
parts offered by each aftermarket manufacturer as well as a list
of CAPA Certified replacement parts available
for each OEM manufacturer.
Q: Why do I need Partslink?
A: Partlink gives you the information on a monthly basis that would
take an
employee or two the same time or longer to compile, and our data
incorporates
all three estimating systems information.
Q: What do I do with this stuff when I get it?
A: After you commit to using the Partslink number and assign it
to all your
parts, then all of the new data you receive can be mapped to that
number that
doesn't change. The same number is used even if the OEM number
changes. In
time the only information you will need to send the estimating
systems will
be a Partslink number and the price that you modify from our data.
Q: What if I start selling a new part with no number?
A: If you get a part without a Partslink number check the most
recent new
parts only file. If the part isn't in that file call or fax us
and we will
get one. Most manufacturers are working with Partslink to ensure
this number
goes on the box of every new part sent to this country.
Q: I sell some parts that aren't the same as OEM so they don't
have an OEM
number, how do you handle that?
A: Some aftermarket parts contain more or less parts in an assembly
than the
OEM, and sometimes we can use a good OEM number to identify an
assembly when
that's all the aftermarket supplies to get a match in the estimating
systems.
Some parts just aren't made by the OEM that are made in the aftermarket
and
we will never have a good number match, this results in no match
possible in
the estimating systems.
Q: I tried Partslink before and they never updated it, so it didn't
work right. Why would it work now?
A: Partslink even in it's early days worked well. Some problems
did come up because information wasn't getting out to its customers.
The data was updated using a bulletin board, this type of system
proved to confusing and expensive. Now with ABPA in charge all
updates and services will be available
online.
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