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Dent Wizard International announced Tuesday that it has added Smart Claims from Ding Shield, an application designed to allow dealership customer service personnel or customers themselves to file and follow Ding Shield claims electronically.

Ding Shield, a service plan that covers small to medium area repair techniques (SMART) and paintless dent repair (PDR), utilizes Smart Claims as a method for users to file a claim from any mobile device. The application allows users to identify damaged areas, submit pictures, while also providing a toll-free number for any other issues or inquiries.

Aaron Cooper, the national director of F&I at Dent Wizard, believes that services such as the one his company offers are well complemented by the ability to utilize remotely.

“Smart Claims addresses the evolving needs and desires of the new generation of car buyers, the tech-reliant millennials,” Cooper said. “And it’s perfect for the growing use of tablets in today’s dealerships.”

The Smart Claims app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play by searching “Ding Shield.” Claims can also be filed at the company’s website.