What is PMCLogic?

 With input from Collision Industry professionals, ComputerLogic developed an easy-to-use software program (PMCLogic) which enables collision repair specialist to properly track and invoice all paint and materials used during the repair process.  PMCLogic calculates the estimated cost of all paint and materials consumed while replacing, repairing and/or refinishing each specific panel, and structural section of the vehicle, based on the most current industry pricing from hundreds of paint and material suppliers.  Details on items generally used for each affected panel have been benchmarked by a diverse group of Collision Industry experts and are continually updated as materials and processes change.  In addition, paint pricing is color specific; which increases pricing accuracy.

How will PMCLogic help the Collision Repair industry?

 For the sake of honesty and fairness to both repairers and insurers, PMCLogic is dedicated to providing the most accurate estimated cost for all paint and materials required to properly restore the vehicle to its original equipment refinish standards.  The outdated method currently used to estimate paint and material cost is based on a multiple of ‘refinish labor hours’ times a negotiated fixed “dollar allowance for P&M” and is universally recognized as being very inaccurate.  PMCLogic takes the guesswork out of paint and material invoicing and replaces it with accurate data.  PMCLogic provides an easy to read document that list all paint and materials used to restore the vehicle to its pre-accident condition and provides the detail of where, in the process, it is used.  Having an independent third party provide an unbiased and accurate estimate of the cost for paint and material will reduce friction between insurers and repairers and significantly reduce administrative cost for both parties. 

Who is ComputerLogic?

ComputerLogic is a 28-year veteran of software development in the automotive services industry, focusing primarily on the Collision Repair market.  Over these years ComputerLogic has developed applications for body shop management, supply chain management, insurance claims management and paint information systems. These years of experience, coupled with the opportunity to work with so many companies in various sectors of the Collision Repair Industry, has uniquely equipped ComputerLogic with the ability to develop this powerful software product and provide a much needed business solution to a perplexing industry problem.  It is not only the most thoroughly researched paint and material costing system offered to the industry; it is also the only paint and material costing product that is linked, via CIECA (Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association) standards, to all of the major estimating system providers (Audatex, CCC, and Mitchell).

Why do you need PMCLogic?

 PMCLogic takes the guesswork out of paint and material costing.  It is the only paint and materials program that can easily and accurately document, itemize, and invoice for all paint and materials used in the repair process based on the most current industry prices.

       For more information, or to subscribe to PMCLogic, please call ComputerLogic Customer Service at 800-933-6564, or email us at sales@computerlogic.com.