GM up to their old tricks

[PartsPlant81]

That didn't take long!

[Zep33]

It's somewhat amusing yet sickening how they use the word "partners" isn't it?

[CMayne]

It's somewhat amusing yet sickening how they use the word "partners" isn't it?

Notice how there is NO word on this from our "partners" at GM. No bulletin, no e-mail, NO comment.
I never saw the movie but I'll bet they used the word "partner" in that thar "Broke Back Mountain" eh "partner".

[ehiatt]

It's somewhat amusing yet sickening how they use the word "partners" isn't it?

True. I also like how the mypartslink dot com website refers to itself as "a Revolutionary Technology." (Their emphasis on Revolutionary, not mine.)

[tmundal]

Just got this email from Collsionweek..

GM Delays Implementing List Price Initiative until Early 2015
General Motors will continue publishing a list price until it can address workflow issues raised by the industry.

General Motors announced today it is delaying implantation of the new OEM part pricing initiative it announced last week. GM list pricing was to be eliminated in estimating system on December 1 under the program.

According to a statement released by General Motors today announcing the postponement the auto manufacturer states:

“GM remains committed to its consumer focused pricing initiative, MyPriceLink The strategy is designed to provide a competitive price available when an estimate is being prepared resulting in the best possible repair for all GM vehicle owners. GM has received overwhelming interest and support for its best price forward pricing strategy from all constituents throughout the Collision repair industry. By providing our price up front in the estimating process, we continue to focus on helping our GM customer, allowing the vehicle to be returned to pre accident condition, with original parts, ensuring safety and appearance.

“Over the past week the workflow pressures on outside parties has brought to light enhanced solutions and the increased desire for integration opportunities. These efforts will improve the process and allow for a longer implementation lead time so the revised workflows can be absorbed to the benefit of all of our General Motors customers, dealers and body shops. To this end, GM has listened, and has agreed to pause and extend the implementation of MyPriceLink.

“In the interim GM will resume the publishing of list price until we implement MyPriceLink. The extended implementation time frame, allows for all parties to prepare and adjust as needed in order to begin getting GM list prices from the MPL price engine. We expect to have a fully functioning dynamic pricing process through MPL in market by early 2015.

“GM appreciates the interest and support MPL has received and looks forward to collaborating with all constituents in the collision repair industry to implement the new way in which GM list prices will be obtained.”

The Automotive Service Association thanked GM for responding to industry concerns. Dan Risley, President & Executive Director of ASA said, “We thank GM for taking the time to meet with the ASA Board of Directors and industry leadership to discuss their plans and listen to our concerns. Furthermore, we applaud GM’s immediate response to the concerns expressed by virtually all of the stakeholders. We look forward to the prospect of working together with GM to identify a process to help them accomplish their goals while not negatively impacting collision repairers.”

[CMayne]

Bullshit!!!

[Zep33]

"... GM has received overwhelming interest and support for its best price forward pricing strategy from all constituents throughout the Collision repair industry..."

right

"...concerns expressed by virtually all of the stakeholders..."

lol

[gully]

I find it interesting that GM addresses all their so called "partners" on this delay, but don't address their dealers. If I didn't read this website I'd still be scrambling with my pricing and wholesale accounts.

[CMayne]

"...concerns expressed by virtually all of the stakeholders..."
One might think that should read "steak holders".

[TimK]

We are not "partners," rather a means to an end.