2014 (123 articles)

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• May 29, 2014: Do I Really Have To Follow Vehicle Maker Recommendations?
  

  It's just a recommendation, if they wanted me to follow it, they would call it a requirement, right? Wrong!

• May 26, 2014: Working With Boron-Alloyed Steel - Identification
  

  Knowing whether or not a part is made of boron-alloyed steel is important for repairs and replacement. OEM repair information is the best source to identify if a part is UHSS.decisions. The location o...

• May 21, 2014: What Is This Vehicle Made Of, And Can It Be Fixed?
  

  With the use of advanced materials constantly increasing, it is hard to know where to start. I-CAR has addressed the first step to this common issue with the first two columns in the OEM Technical Inf...

• May 20, 2014: Weld Bonding Required on FCA/Stellantis Vehicles
  

  So you've got a Chrysler sitting in your repair facility and a service part, but no installation procedure. What do you do? On any other steel vehicle, you would duplicate the original attachment meth...

• May 20, 2014: Cosmetic Repairs To Aluminum Exterior Panels
  

  Repairing mild steel body panels with collision damage is nothing new. Using hammers, dollies, and picks when access to the backside is obtainable is a very common practice for straightening. With are...