Hello, dealers! Spring is here and that means it’s time for the second edition of the 2025 OEC Dealer Newsletter! As always, we look forward to keeping the folks behind the parts counter up to date and well informed on the latest OEC news, product insights, events, and more! Check out our latest features, including:
Fun Facts – 25 Years: Then & Now!
New Video | Paving the Way to Wholesale Success
Collision Industry Expert Insights
Infographic: The CollisionLink Network Effect
OEC Supply Chain Insights
And much more!
Back in 2000, OEC featured one product: CollisionLink! Today, from manufacturers to dealers, shops to parts suppliers, and beyond, OEC solutions help connect the repair & supply ecosystem. A lot has changed since OEC brought CollisionLink, our first product, to market in 2000 when:
Gas was about $1.50 per gallon
Vehicles got 16.9 miles per gallon on average
An average new vehicle cost just under $22,000
Over that same 25-year period, OEC grew its network to feature 45+ OEMs, 30,000+ dealers, 135,000+ shops, 100+ parts suppliers – and growing!
Watch Now | Start Paving the Way to Parts Wholesale Success
Life in the parts department can feel like you’re working in a construction zone, dodging potholes, navigating detours, & avoiding delays rather than serving your customers. Start paving the way to wholesale success with easy-to-access customer sales trends & reports, turnkey marketing campaigns, safe & secure parts transactions, & streamlined dealer system integrations – all through the RepairLink and CollisionLink platforms!
Chris Smart, OEC General Manager, Collision, shares his perspective on the current market landscape, the challenges shops & suppliers are facing, and strategies to navigate the evolving industry!
New Features! Compare Sales Efforts & Results in PSXLink
Prior Metrics:
Compare performance results across time periods to assess change in orders, net sales, gross profit, return dollars, and return rate.
Spot trends and identify opportunities for growth.
CRM Follow up:
View active and upcoming sales efforts.
Access order history to view customer trends and opportunities for outreach.
Log in to the OEC Dealer Portal to access the new features under the Active Clients grid. Not a current PSXLink customer? Click Get Started for more info and to enroll!
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