Repairify Australia Holdings Pty Ltd (Repairify) and Capricorn Society Limited (Capricorn) have formed a joint venture agreement to deliver advanced remote automotive repair solutions to repairers in Australia and New Zealand. The joint venture will be branded as “Repairify” and distributed by Capricorn through the Capricorn Preferred Supplier Network. Both companies will have equal ownership in the venture.
Repairify is known for providing market-leading remote automotive repair solutions in North and South America, Europe, and greater EMEA. They have established strong, long-term relationships with numerous global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
The main objective of this joint venture is to offer world-class remote automotive repair solutions to automotive service and repair businesses in Australia and New Zealand. This will enable these businesses to enhance customer experiences by reducing turnaround times and increasing productivity.
The joint venture aims to introduce innovative products and services that address the diagnostic and repair requirements of the Australian and New Zealand automotive aftermarket. The ultimate goal is to ensure that vehicles are repaired and returned to the road safely.
While Capricorn Members will benefit significantly from this partnership, it’s worth noting that all Repairify products and services will be accessible to all automotive aftermarket shops in Australia and New Zealand, irrespective of whether they are Capricorn Members. This demonstrates the dedication of both companies to supporting the entire industry and fostering a stronger future.
Cris Hollingsworth, President of Repairify Global Holdings, Inc., expressed excitement about the joint venture and the opportunity to support Australian and New Zealand repairers as technology evolves. Mr. Hollingsworth also acknowledged Capricorn’s strong position in the marketplaces of both countries and the potential for this collaboration to accelerate the distribution of the right technology for complex vehicle repairs.
David Fraser, Capricorn Group Chief Executive Officer, emphasized the importance of efficiently diagnosing and calibrating remotely connected vehicles for the long-term success of automotive workshops in Australia and New Zealand. He expressed delight in forming the joint venture with Repairify and highlighted their strong reputation for patented technology and experience, aligning with Capricorn’s commitment to supporting the automotive aftermarket repair and service industry.
