Kinetic, which provides AI-powered technology and services for the repair and maintenance of modern vehicles, and Intrepid Direct Insurance today announced a new program designed to help collision repair businesses reduce advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) repair liability, improve compliance, and manage their insurance costs. The program will give existing Intrepid Direct collision repair customers a limited-time free trial of Kinetic ID Premium and provide Kinetic network shops with access to competitively priced business insurance, with additional discounts available for repair practices that reduce ADAS-related risk.
Kinetic ID Premium analyzes repair estimates to identify when a vehicle’s ADAS require calibration, provides access to direct repair program (DRP) pricing for ADAS calibrations, and integrates easily with CCC workflows. The platform helps repair facilities identify required safety-system procedures earlier in the repair process and document that those procedures are completed.
“Collision repair keeps getting more complex, and shops are being asked to take responsibility for increasingly sophisticated vehicle systems,” said Bill Strout, president of Intrepid Direct. “This program gives our customers an easy way to build systematic ADAS review into their estimating and repair workflows through Kinetic ID Premium. Just as important, it creates a way to recognize shops that consistently identify and complete the right ADAS procedures, because those practices help reduce repair risk.”
“Body shops shouldn’t have to choose between investing in safer repair processes and managing their operating costs,” said Nikhil Naikal, co-founder and CEO of Kinetic. “This program creates value on both sides: Intrepid Direct customers can experience Kinetic ID Premium free for a limited time, and shops in the Kinetic network can lower their business insurance costs. By using ADAS identification and calibration behavior to reward shops that reduce repair risk, we can make safer, better-documented repair practices good for business.”
To kick off the program, Kinetic and Intrepid Direct will co-host an event at Wynn Las Vegas on Tuesday, November 3, at 6 p.m. during the 2026 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, with industry leaders and guests in attendance.
ABOUT KINETIC
Kinetic is an automotive infrastructure company that delivers effortless digital repair for modern vehicles, including EVs, AVs and all ADAS-enabled vehicles. The company’s certified technicians leverage Kinetic’s proprietary AI, computer vision and robotics to provide precise and efficient digital repair of modern vehicles for the automotive aftermarket. Kinetic is accelerating the AV transition by providing the infrastructure required for mainstream repair and service and is a catalyst for a connected AV ecosystem and aftermarket. Founded in September 2021 by Nikhil Naikal and Sander Marques, Kinetic is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.
For more information, visit Kinetic.Auto.
ABOUT INTREPID DIRECT INSURANCE
Intrepid Direct Insurance is redefining commercial insurance with a direct-to-consumer model — saving businesses up to 20% by cutting out the middleman. Tailored, comprehensive coverages combine industry expertise and flexibility for every stage of a business’s journey. Intrepid Direct offers a streamlined experience with quoting, claims, and everything in between all under one roof. Businesses have a dedicated point of contact who understands their business, plus flexible, no-fee payment options. Founded in 2015, Intrepid Direct is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.
For more information, visit IntrepidDirect.com.
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