2014 (124 articles)

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• December 31, 2014: FCA/Stellantis Collision Bulletin: UPDATE
  

  We've added the Safety Certification and Tire Pressure Label Replacement Guidelines Collision Bulletin from FCA/Stellantis that addresses safety certification and tire pressure label replacement guide...

• December 30, 2014: Kia Optima Bumper Cover Changes
  

  Having a problem getting your replacement Kia Optima bumper cover to fit properly? Wondering if maybe you got the wrong part?

• December 29, 2014: What's A Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/RAM Shotgun?
  

  When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts, but Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM keep it pretty basic.

• December 26, 2014: OEM Corrosion Protection Information Availability
  

  The ninth column in the OEM Technical Information Matrix is pretty straight forward: Corrosion Protection Methods and Materials. Most OEMs have information on anti-corrosion materials and application ...

• December 23, 2014: If You Do What You've Always Done ...
  

  Ever hear the quote: "if you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten"? When it comes to collision repairs, it's far from accurate.

• December 22, 2014: What's A GM Center Pillar?
  

  When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of vehicle...

• December 20, 2014: Today’s Advanced Vehicles Require Changes in Collision Repair Attachment Methods - Part 1
  

  This article originally appeared in the November/December edition of Fixed Ops Magazine. Collision repair professionals are no different than any other professional – we are resistant to change. It...

• December 19, 2014: Audi Releases Repair Tip Videos For The A6 And A7
  

  When you visit the Audi OEM Information page on the RTS website, you will see a new icon for videos.

• December 18, 2014: A New Way To Search The OEM Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Disable Feature
  

  With the latest addition of the OEM Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Disable Search to the RTS portal, we have also added a new icon to the OEM Information pages to help you with quicker access.

• December 12, 2014: The OEM Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Disable Search Is Now Available
  

  A new search function is now avaialbe on the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) Portal and we're calling it the OEM Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Disable Search

• December 12, 2014: How Do I Learn More About That?
  

  We've added a new feature to the RTS Portal to help you get more of the information that you are searching for through I-CAR training courses.

• December 11, 2014: One Month of Production on the Books for the 2015 Ford F-150
  

  On November 11, 2014, Ford announced that the 2015 Ford F-150 production has begun for delivery this month. It's been a month, have you seen one yet?

• November 24, 2014: What's A Lexus Rear Floor Side Member?
  

  When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of vehicle...

• November 21, 2014: OEM Linking Pin: Mazda Has Updated Their Collision Repair Information Website
  

  During routine research, we noticed that the Mazda website was missing body repair manuals on their website. After contacting Mazda, they quickly updated their collision repair information website so ...

• November 13, 2014: Mercedes-Benz To Have New Model Naming In 2015
  

  Mercedes-Benz is revising the vehicle model naming in 2015. For those that are unfamiliar with the different vehicle names this might be a bit confusing. In a recent press release Mercedes-Benz detail...

• November 12, 2014: I-CAR Repairability Technical Support Portal Connects Industry Pros to OEMs
  

  by Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) Prosser, Washington, November 12, 2014 - The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) continues to promote the launch of its Repa...

• November 07, 2014: Carbon Fiber Repair On The BMW i3
  

  On the BMW i3 with the carbon fiber passenger cell, the question is often asked, how do we repair damage to the carbon fiber? For that answer BMW presented an overview of the repairs at the 2014 SEMA ...

• November 06, 2014: I-CAR Works to Redevelop Curriculum with Help From Collision Repairers
  

  This article originally appereard in Fender Bender. Nov. 6, 2014—I-CAR has begun an initiative in which it is using real-time information from current technicians in order to provide rigorous, effi...

• November 04, 2014: What's A Subaru Rear Skirt?
  

  When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of vehicle...

• October 31, 2014: Advanced Joining Methods For Todays Vehicle
  

  This article originally appeared in the November 2014 edition of ABRN. When friends and family think about the vehicles of yesteryear they often say to me "they don't build them like they used to."...

• October 29, 2014: What's An INFINITI Rear Side Member Extension?
  

  When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of vehicle...

• October 28, 2014: Becoming Ford F-150 Recognized Aluminum Repairer
  

  FAQ: What tools and equipment do I need to repair the new Ford F-150? ANSWER: There are a wide variety of options available and you need to asses what will work for your shop.

• October 24, 2014: I-CAR CEO & President Appears on Autoline
  

  Recently, I-CAR CEO & President, John Van Alstyne, caught up with John McElroy on Autoline to discuss vehicle light weighting and the "Technical Tsunami" that is happening in automotive industry. ...

• October 24, 2014: Kia Collision Repair Information: UPDATE
  

  In previous I-CAR Collision Repair News articles, we announced the availability of comprehensive collision repair information from Kia.

• October 17, 2014: Nissan Releases Caring For Matte Paint Finish Bulletin
  

  We've added the 2015 Nismo GRT; Caring For And Repairing Matte Paint Finish service bulletin from Nissan North America that addresses caring for and repairing matte paint finish. ...

• October 15, 2014: Aluminum Dust Disposal
  

  Recently, a collision repair professional called to Ask I-CAR, "How is aluminum dust disposed of after it has been collected in a sparkless motor vacuum?"

• October 08, 2014: The Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG)
  

  Ever hear about the Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG)? If you haven’t, it’s a great resource. Let’s face it, sometimes an estimating system doesn't have everything in its database that is needed to w...

• October 07, 2014: Is it MIG or is it MAG?
  

  Once people get used to calling something one thing, it's difficult to change it. To be technically accurate, whether it's MIG or MAG depends on the shielding gas. When GMA (MIG) welding started it...

• October 03, 2014: Minimum Driveaway Time For Urethane Adhesive
  

  I-CAR recognizes minimum driveaway time for urethane adhesive. This is a time specification that the glass industry has agreed on when a vehicle that has had a stationary glass replacement can be rele...

• October 02, 2014: What's A Mazda Rear End Panel?
  

  When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of vehicle...

• September 30, 2014: SCRS Compiles Documentation on Clearcoat Application - Press Release
  

  Project updates documentation provided by automotive refinish coatings manufacturers by Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) Prosser, Washington, September 25, 2014 - The collision rep...

• September 26, 2014: Navigating the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support Portal
  

  For your convenience, we've provided you with a few different options for navigating the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) Portal at rts.i-car.com. When you are on the rts.i-car.com home ...

• September 25, 2014: Kia Adds 2015 Sedona Collision Repair Manual
  

  Kia Motors now has sectioning procedures available for the 2015 Sedona. This information has also been updated on the I-CAR developed OEM Partial Parts Replacement Search. The body repair manuals for ...

• September 23, 2014: Repair or Replace? – Material Tensile Strength Key to Repairability
  

  Repair or Replace? – Material Tensile Strength Key to Repairability Jason Bartanen, I-CAR Director, Industry Technical Relations The world of steels continues to evolve at a rapid pace and repai...

• September 19, 2014: Strategy Based Diagnostics In Collision Repair
  

  by Chuck Olsen, Collision Diagnostic Services (CDS) Strategy Based Diagnostics is an automotive best practice routine that was initially published by GM after studying and observing successful tech...

• September 18, 2014: Have You Ever Used Glazing Putty To Help Remove A Run In Clearcoat?
  

  Have you ever used glazing filler to help remove a run in clearcoat? Yes, I'm serious it really does work.

• September 12, 2014: FCA/Stellantis Collision Bulletin - 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C
  

  We've added the Carbon Fiber Monocoque Repairs Collision Bulletin from FCA/Stellantis that addresses carbon fiber repairs to the monocoque of the 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C. ...

• September 11, 2014: Ford On Target 2014: Volume 2
  

  Ford has released the second installment of their On Target publication for 2014.

• September 10, 2014: Kia Adds New Collision Repair Manuals
  

  Kia Motors now has sectioning procedures available for the 2011-14 Sorento and the 2007-10 Rondo. This information has also been updated on the I-CAR developed OEM Partial Parts Replacement Search. Th...

• September 04, 2014: Tweet, Tweet, Tweet
  

  Want to be the first to hear about new I-CAR Collision Repair News articles? Then come follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @Ask_ICAR. ...

• August 29, 2014: Ford On Target Available Here
  

  You may or may not have read them, so here's your chance to catch up! Archived issues of the Ford On Target publication from 2013 are now available. ...

• August 28, 2014: Weld-Through Primer Requirements On The OEM Technical Information Matrix
  

  Let's continue our breakdown of the columns in the OEM Technical Information Matrix. The eighth column calls out if the vehicle maker requires the use of weld-through primer on flanges in preparation ...

• August 15, 2014: What's A Ford/Lincoln Back Panel?
  

  When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of vehicle...

• August 14, 2014: Working With Boron-Alloyed Steel - Attachment (Spot Welding)
  

  When spot welding is used during repairs, UHSS may not weld the same as mild steel. The welder will need a different setting for UHSS to make a good weld. The vehicle maker may also have requirements ...

• August 13, 2014: Collision Repair Attachment Methods, Description, And Equipment Requirements Information On The OEM Technical Information Matrix
  

  Let's continue our breakdown of the columns in the OEM Technical Information Matrix. The seventh column calls out if the vehicle maker has information in regard to the recommended attachment method an...

• August 08, 2014: The Name Has Changed But The Legacy Remains
  

  The Repairability Technical Support Portal continues to support some of the same great features that were originally on www.i-car.com, like collision repair news. That is why Collision Repair News is ...

• August 07, 2014: Working With Boron-Alloyed Steel - Attachment GMA Welding
  

  When GMA welding ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS), like boron-alloyed steel, there are a few additional things to consider. Most UHSS parts are typically replaced using squeeze-type resistance spot we...

• August 06, 2014: What's An Audi Front Longitudinal Member?
  

  When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of vehicle...

• August 01, 2014: What Shielding Gas Do I Need?
  

  The type of shielding gas that should be used depends on the metal being welded. A mixture of 75% argon and 25% CO2 is the recommended shielding gas for collision repair on mild and high-strength stee...

• July 31, 2014: OEM Partial Parts Replacement Search Update - Dodge Dart
  

  Information for the Dodge Dart has been updated on the OEM Partial Parts Replacement Search. The collision repair information is currently available on the FCA/Stellantis pay site at stellantisiop.com...