SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING AN AUTO REPAIR NETWORK
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1. A method for establishing a repair network, comprising:
- establishing a list of repair standards;
establishing a network of repair shops;
the repair shops agreeing to adhere to the repair standards;
providing one of the repair shops with a consumer having a vehicle needing repair; and
collecting a licensing fee from the repair shop prior to repair of said vehicle.
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Abstract
An auto repair network is shown that is configured to follow specific standards of repair and guarantee work for at least a portion of the life of the vehicle, along with deductible assistance to the consumer. Consumers have access to the network of repair shops that have agreed to license and follow specific standards via a web site to select one or more licensing repair facilities that are convenient to them.
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30 Claims
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1. A method for establishing a repair network, comprising:
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establishing a list of repair standards; establishing a network of repair shops; the repair shops agreeing to adhere to the repair standards; providing one of the repair shops with a consumer having a vehicle needing repair; and collecting a licensing fee from the repair shop prior to repair of said vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for establishing a repair network, comprising:
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establishing list of repair standards; establishing a network of repair shops; said repair shops agreeing to adhere to the repair standards; inputting data from a consumer, said data relating to a vehicle repair; calculating a payout to said consumer based on said data; and paying said payout to said consumer upon repair of said vehicle within said network using said repair standards. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method for providing repair of a vehicle, comprising:
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establishing an administrative entity; establishing list of repair standards; establishing a network of repair shops; said repair shops agreeing to adhere to said repair standards; providing one of said repair shops with a consumer having a vehicle needing repair; said consumer being one of a network of consumers registered with said administrative entity; providing a platform for the network of repair shops and network of consumers to interface with said entity; and collecting a licensing fee from said repair shop for said platform; said licensing fee resulting from a transactional license between the administrative entity and the repair shop prior to repair said vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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