Submit a new collision repair question here!

2018 (225 articles)

back to Archives

Search Options

Month:

Order by:

Search:

Archives

July 18, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2017 Toyota Camry
One of the top technical inquires received at Ask I-CAR is “Is there a sectioning or partial replacement procedure available?” To help answer this question, RTS has an OEM Partial Part Replacement Sea...
July 17, 2018: Where Do I Find Other Types Of Information In Kia?
Navigating OEM websites can be challenging when searching for collision repair procedures, especially as no two OEM websites are alike. What happens when you need to find other types of repair informa...
July 16, 2018: BMW/Mini: Repair Stage 1a
In this series, we will be highlighting the four different BMW Repair Stages. Though not each of the stages may apply to a particular repair, it is beneficial to familiarize yourself with each. The st...
July 13, 2018: Having The Correct Web Browser
You get a new computer, you have everything setup, you start to access an OEM information website, you get to where the manual used to open and you get a blank screen instead. Now what?
July 12, 2018: Honda/Acura Keyword Search: VIN Code
Honda and Acura use keyword searches to find repair information on the Service Express website. These keywords allow you to efficiently get to the repair information you are researching.
July 11, 2018: Locating ADAS Information: Hyundai
As a collision repair technician, there is one part of a service manual that houses all of the information you would ever need…right? This is not the case with modern vehicles. You may be required to ...
July 10, 2018: Honda Released The 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Body Repair News Bulletin
Honda released a Body Repair News bulletin for the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid.
July 09, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
One of the top technical inquires received at Ask I-CAR is “Is there a sectioning or partial replacement procedure available?” To help answer this question, RTS has an OEM Partial Part Replacement Sea...
July 06, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2017 Chevrolet Silverado
One of the top technical inquires received at Ask I-CAR, "Is there a sectioning or partial replacement procedure available?" To help answer this question, RTS has an OEM Partial Part Replacement Searc...
July 05, 2018: Honda/Acura Keyword Search: Body Repair Manual
Honda and Acura use keyword searches to find repair information on the Service Express website. These keywords allow you to efficiently get to the repair information you are researching.
July 03, 2018: 2018 SkillsUSA National Competition
The 54th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference took place June 25-29, 2018 in Louisville, KY. Every year I-CAR sends volunteers to judge the collision repair technology competitio...
July 02, 2018: OEM Linking Pin: Determining Rivet Quantities - Audi
As part of the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) OEM Linking Pin activity, we are helping to connect the collision repair industry to the vehicle makers. Recently we had a technical inquiry ...
June 29, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2017 Subaru Legacy
One of the top technical inquires received at Ask I-CAR, “Is there a sectioning or partial replacement procedure available?” To help answer this question, RTS has an OEM Partial Part Replacement Searc...
June 28, 2018: BMW/Mini: Importance Of Reading Procedure Hyperlinks
When it comes to repair information, no two vehicle makers are the same. Which is why it's critical to understand what you are reading in the repair procedure. Many OEMs provide links within the repai...
June 27, 2018: Locating ADAS Information: Kia
As a collision repair technician, there is one part of a service manual that houses all of the information you would ever need…right? This is not the case with modern vehicles. You may be required to ...
June 26, 2018: Repairer Driven News: 2019 BMW M850i
The all new 2019 BMW M850i is coming to America. The new 8 Series comes with some very exclusive features including an adaptive cruise control system that functions at speeds up to 130 mph. BMW descri...
June 25, 2018: Honda/Acura Keyword Search: Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Honda and Acura use keyword searches to find repair information on their Service Express website. These keywords allow you to efficiently get to the repair information you are researching.
June 22, 2018: Repairer Driven News: 2019 INFINITI QX50
The latest Infiniti INFINITI QX50 with the new 980-megapascal “Super High Formability” ultra-high-strength steel, is now available for buyers. Nissan is the first OEM to use this “previously unachieva...
June 22, 2018: Honda/Acura Releases New Parts Information: UPDATE
Honda and Acura released an updated parts position statement: Driver Assist / Safety Systems May Fail Unless OE Parts Used. This statement supersedes the original publication issued November 2014. Whe...
June 21, 2018: Honda Released The 2019 Honda Insight Body Repair News Bulletin
Honda released a Body Repair News bulletin for the 2019 Honda Insight.
June 20, 2018: Where Do I Find Other Types Of Information In FCA/Stellantis?
Navigating OEM websites can be challenging when searching for collision repair procedures, especially as no two OEM websites are alike. What happens when you need to find other types of repair informa...
June 19, 2018: Honda/Acura Keyword Search: SRS
Honda and Acura use keyword searches to find repair information on the Service Express website. These keywords allow you to efficiently get to the repair information you are researching. When removing...
June 18, 2018: Great Designs in Steel 2018 Presentations: A Closer Look at Lightweight Bumpers in Steels with Enhanced Strength
In case you missed it, Johan Nilsson from Gestamp presented Press-Hardened and Roll-Formed Lightweight Bumpers in Steels with Enhanced Strength at Great Designs in Steel 2018. ...
June 15, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2017 Honda Civic Sedan
One of the top technical inquiries received at Ask I-CAR, “Is there a sectioning or partial replacement procedure available?” To help answer this question, RTS has an OEM Partial Part Replacement Sear...
June 14, 2018: Kia Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning
Kia released a position statement recently relating to collision repair. Let’s take a look at what this statement is about.
June 13, 2018: Kia Collision Position Statements Available
Kia’s position statements can now be accessed directly from the I-CAR RTS Portal. A quick link on the Kia OEM Information page will bring you right to the Kia position statements. Let’s take a look at...
June 12, 2018: Honda/Acura Keyword Search: Fitting
Honda and Acura use keyword searches to find repair information on their Service Express website. These keywords allow you to efficiently get to the repair information you are researching.
June 11, 2018: Great Designs in Steel 2018 Presentations: A Closer Look at Developing Best-In-Class Repairability Guidelines and Procedures
In case you missed it, Jason Bartanen from I-CAR presented Developing Best-In-Class Repairability Guidelines and Procedures at Great Designs in Steel 2018.
June 08, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2017 RAM 1500
One of the top technical inquiries received at Ask I-CAR is “Is there a sectioning or partial replacement procedure available?” To help answer this question, RTS has an OEM Partial Part Replacement Se...
June 07, 2018: Honda/Acura Steel Usage And Repairability Matrix
Honda/Acura has a steel usage and repairability matrix for the industry. Let’s take a closer look.
June 06, 2018: Where Do I Find Other Types Of Information In Ford/Lincoln?
Navigating OEM websites can be challenging when searching for collision repair procedures, especially as no two OEM websites are alike. What happens when you need to find other types of repair informa...
June 05, 2018: Honda/Acura Keyword Search: Aiming
Honda and Acura use keyword searches to find repair information on the Service Express website. These keywords allow you to efficiently get to the repair information you are researching. With advanced...
June 04, 2018: Great Designs in Steel 2018 Presentations: A Closer Look - 2019 RAM 1500
In case you missed it, David Reed, FCA US LLC and Paul Belanger, Gestamp presented Hot Stamped Steel One-Piece Door Ring in the All-New 2019 Ram 1500 at Great Designs in Steel 2018.
May 31, 2018: Honda/Acura Keyword Search: Settings
Honda and Acura use keyword searches to find repair information on the Service Express website. These keywords allow you to efficiently get to the repair information you are researching. There are man...
May 30, 2018: Additional Reference Information: BMW
As repairs become more and more complex, technicians can no longer solely rely on just the information provided in the body repair manual. OEM websites also provide supporting reference documentation ...
May 29, 2018: Great Designs in Steel 2018 Presentations: A Closer Look - 2019 Acura RDX
In case you missed it, Joe Riggsby from Honda R&D Americas, Inc. presented 2019 Acura RDX World’s First Inner & Outer Door Ring System at Great Designs in Steel 2018.
May 25, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2017 Lexus RX 450h
One of the top technical inquiries received at Ask I-CAR is “Is there a sectioning or partial replacement procedure available?” To help answer this question, RTS has an OEM Partial Part Replacement Se...
May 24, 2018: Locating ADAS Information: FCA/Stellantis
As a collision repair technician, there is one part of a service manual that houses all of the information you would ever need…right? This is not the case with modern vehicles. You may be required to ...
May 23, 2018: Great Designs in Steel 2018 Presentations: A Closer Look - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado
In case you missed it, Jeff Sulik, Engineering Group Manager and Joy Geeraerts, Senior Design Release Engineer from General Motors Company presented The All-New 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Structure Revi...
May 18, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban
One of the top technical inquiries received at Ask I-CAR, "Is there a sectioning or partial replacement procedure available?" To help answer this question, RTS has an OEM Partial Part Replacement Sear...
May 16, 2018: Repairer Driven News: 2019 Subaru Forester
The upcoming 2019 Subaru Forrester is part of the new Subaru Global Platform, which looks to improve upon safety and driver comfort. The Forester is a big seller for Subaru, second only to the Outback...
May 15, 2018: Why ADAS Information May Seem Hard to Find
With advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) introduction into high volume vehicles, it has forced the collision industry to move into an area of electronics that traditionally was reserved for mech...
May 11, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2017 Ford F-150
One of the top technical inquiries received at Ask I-CAR is “Is there a sectioning or partial replacement procedure available?” To help answer this question, RTS has an OEM Partial Part Replacement Se...
May 10, 2018: The Differences Between Scanning and Calibration
Scanning vehicles and calibration of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) has been a much-discussed topic throughout the collision repair industry. But what are the differences between the two, a...
May 08, 2018: Nissan/INFINITI Updated Manuals To Electronic Service Manual (ESM)
Nissan/INFINITI has a new Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for service information on many 2017 and 2018 models. This also includes the Body Repair Manual (BRM). Let's take a look at the new ESM for Ni...
May 07, 2018: Common Mistakes: When MIG Brazing
When it comes to MIG brazing, there are some common mistakes that are easily avoidable and can have a huge effect on the durability of the repair joint.
May 04, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2017 Nissan Maxima
One of the top technical inquiries received at Ask I-CAR, “Is there a sectioning or partial replacement procedure available?” To help answer this question, RTS has an OEM Partial Part Replacement Sear...
May 03, 2018: Why Do Engineers Hate Me?
When repairing vehicles, it sometimes feels like there is an engineer out there that wants us to have a horrible day. But if we stop and take a look at the reasons why vehicles are being built in a wa...
May 02, 2018: Where Do I Find Other Types Of Information In Toyota/Lexus?
Navigating OEM websites can be challenging when searching for collision repair procedures, especially as no two OEM websites are alike. What happens when you need to find other types of repair informa...
May 01, 2018: Bumper Cover Repair With ADAS: BMW
A simple bumper repair on a modern vehicle may not be as simple as it seems. New technologies like blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) u...

Results 101 - 150 of 225

Page 3 of 5