2018 (225 articles)

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• October 09, 2018: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra Redesigned
  

  The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra vehicles have been fully redesigned. To help you stay abreast of the design changes and what these changes mean to the collision repair industry, General Motors...

• October 05, 2018: Locating ADAS Information: Mazda
  

  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 ...

• October 04, 2018: Repairer Driven News: 2018 BMW 3 Series
  

  BMW’s 3 Series for the 2019 model year has gone through some changes for the new generation. Many of these changes will affect the way repairs will be carried out.

• October 03, 2018: Back-To-Basics: Contaminants
  

  Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. It is easy to miss out on key factors that lead to contamination when it comes to refinishing ...

• October 02, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2018 Fiat 124 Spider
  

  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 S...

• September 28, 2018: Non-SRS Wiring Repairs: General Motors
  

  What is a non-SRS wiring repair? It is the repairing of an electrical component that is not part of the supplemental restraints system circuit (usually identified by yellow wire looms). As technology ...

• September 27, 2018: Locating ADAS Information: Subaru
  

  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 ...

• September 26, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2017 Jeep Cherokee
  

  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 S...

• September 25, 2018: Acura Released The 2019 RDX Body Repair News Bulletin
  

  Acura released a Body Repair News bulletin on the 2019 Acura RDX .

• September 21, 2018: Collision Repair New Video: ADAS Calibrations Require Precision
  

  Abraham Lincoln once said, “Don't believe everything you see on the internet….” While that statement is only partially true, it is an unfortunate reality for some recent advanced driver assistance sys...

• September 20, 2018: Back-To-Basics: Solvent Popping
  

  Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. When it comes to preparing a surface for refinishing, it is easy to make simple mistakes that ...

• September 19, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
  

  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 S...

• September 18, 2018: Locating ADAS Information: BMW/Mini
  

  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 ...

• September 14, 2018: Locating ADAS Information: Volkswagen
  

  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 ...

• September 13, 2018: Toyota Collision Pros: Summer 2018
  

  Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is now common on many vehicles. Toyota/Lexus are making certain ADAS standard on their entire lineup. So, what does that mean for collision repairers? An arti...

• September 12, 2018: GM: Applying Impact Resistant Structural Adhesives
  

  According to gmrepairinsights.com, there are rules that must be followed when using impact resistant (I.R.) structural adhesives. Per Bob Hiser, GM Lead Service Engineer, “The glue doesn’t tell you w...

• September 11, 2018: New ADAS Feature Available From Hyundai
  

  The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is bringing a new feature in child safety, called safe exit assist, which is standard on all trim levels. This concept expands on the traditional child safety lock which prev...

• September 07, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2018 Honda Fit
  

  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 S...

• September 06, 2018: Back-To-Basics: Reading Repair Procedures For Foam Filler Application
  

  Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. When it comes to reading repair procedures, there are some common mistakes that are easily avo...

• September 05, 2018: Locating ADAS Information: Audi
  

  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 ...

• September 04, 2018: OEM Linking Pin: Honda/Acura Pedestrian Protection Brackets
  

  Recently, a repair facility had a question on pedestrian protection bracket repairability. A pedestrian protection bracket tends to be used for mounting fenders to the upper rail. The bracket is desig...

• August 31, 2018: Back-To-Basics: Identifying Sectioning Joint Type
  

  Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. When it comes to reading the body repair manual, there are some common mistakes that are easil...

• August 30, 2018: The Effects Of Wheel Alignment On ADAS
  

  A great majority of collisions can cause some type of suspension damage, which means a wheel alignment will be necessary. The list of additional steps after a wheel alignment keeps growing with the ad...

• August 28, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2018 GMC Acadia
  

  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...

• August 27, 2018: I-CAR 360: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Video Now Available
  

  The I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team recently developed a new I-CAR 360 video on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The video provides a 360° tour around the Wrangler. Let’s take a look. ...

• August 24, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2017 Lincoln Continental
  

  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...

• August 24, 2018: Repairer Driven News: 2019 Honda Pilot
  

  The new 2019 Honda Pilot is set to arrive this year. A recent article by Repairer Driven News (RDN) covers many of the new features the collision repair industry will need to know.

• August 22, 2018: Locating ADAS Information: Nissan/INFINITI
  

  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 ...

• August 21, 2018: Step-By-Step: Accessing Hyundai Repair Information
  

  Per your requests, we are adding step-by-step instructions on how to access the vehicle maker service repair information to complement our how-to-videos on the OEM Information pages. Easily reference ...

• August 20, 2018: OEM Linking Pin: Volkswagen Tiguan Outer Quarter Panel
  

  On occasion OEMs will make two completely different vehicles with the same nameplate during the same model year. Many times, the outgoing model will have “classic” or “limited” added to the nameplate....

• August 17, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
  

  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...

• August 16, 2018: Back-To-Basics: Respirator Safety
  

  Sometimes, going back to the basics can be important, especially when it comes to safety. It can be easy to misuse personal protective equipment (PPE) after a while. One important PPE item that is mos...

• August 15, 2018: OEM Linking Pin: Subaru Spot Weld Settings
  

  Recently, a repair facility had a question on how to set up a spot welder for a Subaru repair procedure. I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) reached out to Subaru for clarification.

• August 14, 2018: Did You Know 3M Has Standard Operating Procedures?
  

  Have you ever wondered what steps you should take when using a specific 3M product to complete a repair procedure? Let’s take a look where you can find this information on the 3M Website.

• August 13, 2018: Ford On Target 2018: Volume 2
  

  Ford has released the second installment of their On Target publication for 2018. Let’s take a look at this edition.

• August 10, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2017 Lexus CT200h
  

  One of the top technical inquiries received at Ask I-CAR is, “Is there a sectioning or Partial Part replacement procedure available?” To help answer this question, RTS has an OEM Partial Part Replacem...

• August 09, 2018: General Motors Now Accepting Collision Repair Network Applicants
  

  General Motors (GM) has launched their new Collision Repair Network and it is now open for enrollment. There are a number of qualifications an interested shop will be required to meet, including I-CAR...

• August 07, 2018: Common Mistakes: Leveling Plungers
  

  Sometimes it can be easy to forget some of the most minor steps in the application of products, especially if they are being used every day. One common mistake that is made during the repair process i...

• August 06, 2018: Hyundai Releases Two New Position Statements
  

  Hyundai has recently released two new position statements.

• August 03, 2018: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
  

  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 S...

• August 02, 2018: Honda/Acura Keyword Search
  

  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.

• August 01, 2018: Corrosion Protection Guidelines
  

  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...

• July 31, 2018: Where Do I Find Other Types Of Information In Mazda?
  

  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 30, 2018: Back-To-Basics: Contour Mapping
  

  Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. When repairing an outer panel, contour mapping can occur. This is where a repair was improperl...

• July 27, 2018: What Does Installation Mean?
  

  You may have noticed that there are many cameras/sensors, that according to the OEM Calibration Requirements Search, require a system check or a calibration if installed. This statement has brought up...

• July 26, 2018: Repairer Driven News: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan
  

  The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan is set to arrive later this year. A recent article by Repairer Driven News (RDN) covers many new features the collision repairer industry will need to know. ...

• July 25, 2018: Back-To-Basics: Seam Sealer
  

  Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. When it comes to seam sealers, there are some common mistakes that are easily avoidable and ca...

• July 24, 2018: I-CAR Collision Reporter - The Training Issue
  

  The fifth installment of the I-CAR Collision Reporter - The Training Issue has been released. Is ongoing training part of your standard operating procedure? ...

• July 23, 2018: Honda/Acura Keyword Search: Deployment
  

  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 19, 2018: Repairer Driven News: ADAS Clear Vision
  

  Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are now common place on new vehicles. With these systems come many different factors to keep in mind. A recent article by Repairer Driven News (RDN) covers ho...