Professional-grade AI assistant revolutionizing collision repair estimating, blueprinting, and repair planning.
To deliver 100% accurate and comprehensive repair plans that honor the true automotive craftsman's work. No more inefficiencies, no more shortcuts—only full recognition for proper collision repair procedures and technical excellence.
We're solving a $50+ billion problem in the collision repair industry.
The collision repair industry processes over 35 million claims annually in the US alone, yet suffers from:
- 30-40% supplement rate due to incomplete initial estimates
- $500-2,000+ per vehicle in missed operations and procedures
- Weeks of delays in back-and-forth negotiations with insurers
- Massive knowledge gap between OEM requirements and shop execution
Collision Repair AI is the first purpose-built AI platform that understands the technical complexity of modern vehicle repair, from UHSS structural engineering to ADAS calibration requirements.
- ✅ Active users across independent shops and MSOs
- ✅ Proven ROI - Average $800+ recovered per estimate
- ✅ Rapid adoption - 150+ hours of analysis completed monthly
- ✅ Strong retention - Users return for every estimate
Eric Ryckman brings rare, cross-functional expertise to collision repair technology:
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Ex-Tesla Senior Program Manager for Collision Estimatics
- Led estimating operations for one of the most technically complex vehicle manufacturers
- Developed proprietary repair planning systems and quality frameworks
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Independent Collision Appraiser with extensive field experience in Maryland
- Real-world understanding of shop operations, insurer relations, and technical challenges
- Hands-on experience with modern vehicle materials and repair techniques
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Deep Technical Specialist in:
- OEM repair procedures and technical documentation systems
- Structural engineering and cabin composition analysis
- Advanced materials: UHSS, aluminum alloys, high-MPa steel specifications
- Welding procedures, adhesive bonding, and fastener specifications
- Insurance claims management and supplement negotiation strategies
Unique Advantage: The only founder in this space with both executive automotive experience AND active collision repair expertise. This isn't theoretical—it's battle-tested in real shops, on real claims, every day.
CRAI is the first AI platform purpose-built for collision repair professionals. Unlike generic AI tools, CRAI understands:
- The difference between 590 MPa and 1500 MPa steel repair requirements
- Why ADAS calibration is non-negotiable after structural work
- How OEM repair procedures differ between manufacturers
- What operations insurers commonly deny (and how to justify them)
Built by collision repair professionals, for collision repair professionals.
CRAIG analyzes estimates in minutes and identifies:
- ✅ Missing OEM-required operations
- ✅ Incorrect labor times and procedures
- ✅ Structural repair requirements
- ✅ ADAS calibration needs
- ✅ Material-specific procedures (aluminum, UHSS, etc.)
- ✅ Supplement justifications with technical backing
Result: Shops recover $500-2,000+ per estimate in missed operations, reduce supplement cycles from weeks to days, and build bulletproof technical justifications.
SaaS Subscription - Simple, transparent pricing:
- Pay-per-analysis credits for occasional users
- Monthly subscriptions for active shops ($25-50/month)
- Enterprise pricing for MSOs and dealership groups
Expansion Revenue:
- Premium integrations (CCC, Mitchell, Audatex)
- White-label solutions for insurers and MSOs
- API access for estimating system vendors
Proprietary multi-agent AI system designed specifically for collision repair complexity:
- Domain-Specific Agents: Specialized AI agents for structural, mechanical, electrical, ADAS, and materials analysis
- OEM Knowledge Base: Curated database of manufacturer-specific repair requirements
- Context-Aware Processing: Understands vehicle-specific procedures and material specifications
- Verification & Cross-Checking: Multi-layer validation against technical standards
- Continuous Learning: Improves from real-world repair scenarios and user feedback
Tech Stack Highlights:
- Modern cloud-native architecture (scalable, secure, fast)
- Advanced LLM integration with custom fine-tuning
- Real-time PDF processing and analysis
- Secure authentication and data handling
- RESTful API design for future integrations
Note: Code and detailed architecture are proprietary. We're building defensible IP in a greenfield market.
- Direct Estimating System Integration - CCC ONE, Mitchell, Audatex connectivity
- Mobile App - iOS/Android for on-the-go estimate review
- Enhanced Supplement Automation - One-click rebuttal generation with technical citations
- Team Collaboration Features - Multi-user accounts for larger shops
- Insurer Portal - White-label solution for insurance companies
- MSO Enterprise Platform - Multi-location management and analytics
- API Marketplace - Allow third-party developers to build on CRAI
- Predictive Analytics - Forecast supplement likelihood and claim complexity
- Industry Standard Platform - Become the de facto AI assistant for collision repair
- Data Network Effects - Leverage anonymized repair data to improve accuracy
- Vertical Expansion - Adjacent markets (mechanical repair, heavy equipment, marine)
Competitive Moat: First-mover advantage + domain expertise + proprietary data = defensible market position.
- 35M+ collision claims annually in the US alone
- $50B+ market with systemic inefficiencies
- 30-40% supplement rate = broken initial estimating process
- Weeks of delays = frustrated shops, customers, and insurers
- AI-powered analysis reduces estimate time from hours to minutes
- Technical accuracy eliminates back-and-forth with insurers
- Recovered revenue pays for itself 100x over
- Scalable platform ready for rapid market expansion
- AI adoption accelerating across all industries
- Collision repair market is underserved and ready for disruption
- First-mover advantage in a greenfield AI application
- Proven product-market fit with paying customers
We're building the AI platform for a $50B+ industry with proven traction and massive growth potential. If you're interested in:
- SaaS with strong unit economics (high margin, low churn)
- Defensible moat (domain expertise + proprietary data)
- Experienced founder with unique industry + technical background
- Clear path to $100M+ ARR
Interested in building cutting-edge AI for a real-world industry problem? We're looking for:
- Full-stack engineers (React, Node.js, Python)
- ML/AI engineers (LLM fine-tuning, RAG systems)
- Product designers (UX for technical users)
- DevOps/Infrastructure (cloud-native, scalable systems)
Are you a collision repair professional, shop owner, MSO executive, or insurance technology leader? We want to hear from you:
- Beta testers - Try CRAIG and shape the product
- Strategic partners - Integration opportunities
- Advisory board - Help guide product development
- Estimate Review & Validation - Catch missing operations before submission
- Supplement Automation - Build bulletproof supplements in minutes
- Training Tool - Onboard new estimators faster
- Quality Control - Ensure every estimate meets technical standards
- Standardization - Consistent estimate quality across locations
- Performance Analytics - Track estimator accuracy and efficiency
- Risk Management - Reduce liability from incomplete repairs
- Claims Validation - Verify technical accuracy of estimates
- Fraud Detection - Identify inflated or incorrect procedures
- Faster Processing - Reduce supplement cycles and delays
- API Integration - Embed AI analysis into existing platforms
- White-Label Solutions - Offer AI capabilities under your brand
Enterprise-grade security and compliance:
- ✅ All data encrypted in transit and at rest
- ✅ SOC 2 Type II compliance (in progress)
- ✅ GDPR and CCPA compliant
- ✅ No data sharing or selling - ever
- ✅ User data isolated and confidential
- ✅ Regular security audits and penetration testing
Your estimates, your data, your competitive advantage.
- Domain Expertise - Built by collision repair professionals, not generic AI developers
- Proprietary Technology - Custom AI models trained on collision repair data
- First-Mover Position - No direct competitors in AI-powered estimate analysis
- Network Effects - More users = better data = better AI = more users
- Defensible IP - Proprietary algorithms, data sets, and industry relationships
Current Status:
- ✅ Live production platform with paying customers
- ✅ 150+ hours of analysis completed monthly
- ✅ $800+ average value recovered per estimate
- ✅ Strong user retention and word-of-mouth growth
- ✅ Proven product-market fit in independent shop segment
Growth Trajectory:
- 📈 Expanding into MSO and dealership markets
- 📈 Building strategic partnerships with estimating system vendors
- 📈 Developing enterprise features for larger organizations
Ready to learn more?
Whether you're an investor, developer, strategic partner, or industry professional, we'd love to connect.
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: collisionrepairai.com
💼 LinkedIn: Eric Ryckman
Code and detailed architecture are proprietary and confidential. This repository serves as a public-facing overview of Collision Repair AI's capabilities and vision. The actual codebase, algorithms, training data, and technical implementation details are not open source and are protected by copyright and trade secret law.
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Built with expertise from the shop floor to the executive suite, Collision Repair AI brings professional-grade collision repair intelligence to your fingertips. Join us in revolutionizing the collision repair industry.