Auto DB
Welcome to MRC's Research & Database site. We build, localise and manage a national centralised database of automobile parts prices and repair times for use as a standard in the processing and recording of automobile claims. The database is mirrored after the internationally recognised Thatcham Parts System (TPS) and Thatcham Times System (TTS) from Thatcham, UK.
Thatcham Parts System (TPS)
The Thatcham Parts System (TPS) is a comprehensive vehicle parts price database. TPS utilises manufacturers' part numbers and up-to-date retail parts prices, whilst applying MRC's generic parts descriptions to allow ease of parts identification for the end user.
Where applicable, the data from the Thatcham Time System (TTS) is imported and linked to manufacturers' part numbers and prices to provide a complete dataset ready for implementation within an estimating system. When parts price changes and supersessions are received, these are automatically tracked and maintained by TPS, enabling trends to be monitored or a price history to be generated.
Thatcham Times System (TTS)
The Thatcham Time System (TTS) is a comprehensive database for use in estimating accident damage. It contains times for replacing parts and panels, and is the only times system available that also incorporates the repair method. There are two types of TTS. The Composite Times is repair times categorised based on vehicle type and size while The Real Times is repair times based on specific make and model. Both of the times contains:-
- The removal and replacement of panels and parts by evaluating the number and type of welds.
- The removal and replacement of mechanical, electrical or trim items by analysis of the number of bolts, clips or screws.
- The refinishing time where applicable. The paint database reflects modern day methods and EPA compliant materials.
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