2017 (195 articles)

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• September 19, 2017: Repairer Driven News: Clarification of BMW Repair Techniques
  

  Have you ever wondered why BMW does not have a scanning position statement, or why BMW requires rivet bonding instead of welding in some cases? Repairer Driven News (RDN) has recently posted an articl...

• September 15, 2017: Additional Calibration Requirements: Mitsubishi
  

  The addition of the OEM Calibration Requirements Search to the RTS portal was a big step for the collision industry. While this new feature has been well received, there has been some confusion about ...

• September 14, 2017: Corrosion Protection Guidelines: Mitsubishi
  

  A key factor in collision repair is making long-lasting repairs. When a vehicle is repaired, many areas of corrosion protection are disturbed. This creates corrosion hot spots that left untreated will...

• September 13, 2017: Body Construction And Material Repair Guidelines: Honda/Acura
  

  What is the MPa of the front lower rail? What is the outer uniside made of: steel, aluminum, or composite? Can heat be used to straighten or is it cold straightening only? What are the repair limitati...

• September 12, 2017: What’s A Tesla Shotgun Outer Assembly?
  

  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...