December 2016 (9 articles)

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• December 20, 2016: Weld-Through Primer Guidelines: Honda/Acura
  

  Weld-through primers are generally a zinc-based product that are applied to the mating surfaces prior to welding. Corroding zinc forms zinc oxide which protects the steel. This is called sacrificial c...

• December 19, 2016: Collision Information Website Access: Mazda
  

  Why do I need a subscription to an OEM website if I have full subscription access to the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) portal? This is a question received on a regular basis through Ask ...

• December 16, 2016: Is Your Shop Ready For The Future?
  

  With all of the advancements in vehicle technology in recent years, it brings the need for new equipment and new training to repair modern vehicles. It also, brings the question “Is your shop ready?” ...

• December 15, 2016: Collision Information Website Access: Toyota/Lexus/Scion
  

  Why do I need a subscription to an OEM website if I have full subscription access to the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) portal? This is a question received on a regular basis through Ask ...

• December 14, 2016: Mercedes-Benz Position Statement: Steering Components
  

  The steering system on a vehicle could be considered one of the most important and necessary systems on a vehicle. After all, without steering the driver couldn’t control the vehicle. This makes it im...