Identifying The Correct High-Voltage Disable Procedure: Mercedes-Benz
- Posted on 13 October 2023
When researching Mercedes-Benz vehicles, you may notice multiple procedures for disabling the high-voltage (HV) system. Let’s see why there are multiple high-voltage disable procedures available from Mercedes-Benz.
Ford On Target 2023: Volume 3
- Posted on 12 October 2023
Ford has released the third installment of their On Target publication for 2023.
I-CAR Repairers Realm: Lucid Motors Innovative Vehicles and Repair Network - Now Available
- Posted on 09 October 2023
I-CAR had a discussion with Lucid Motors on training and certification.
Anchoring Considerations: Chevrolet Blazer EV
- Posted on 06 October 2023
Anchoring the vehicle for repair is as critical as other repair operations. When done incorrectly, it may lead to unforeseen damage.
OEM Emergency Response Guides: Mercedes-Benz - UPDATE
- Posted on 05 October 2023
Are you looking for OEM emergency response guides (ERGs)? The Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team has located these guides and either houses them on the RTS website, provides links to webpages that house them, or provides articles with instructions on how to locate them.
Back-To-Basics: Adjacent Panel Protection
- Posted on 03 October 2023
Sometimes going back-to-basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. You never want a blend panel to become a repair panel. A magnetic panel edge tool can help guarantee that it never happens again.
Genesis: Who Requires Or Recommends MIG Brazing?
- Posted on 29 September 2023
In Europe, MIG brazing has been required or recommended on a widespread basis for several years. In the U.S., MIG brazing is not as common but is becoming more prevalent. As the RTS team is researching MIG brazing information, we are putting together a series of articles that identify OEM-specific MIG brazing recommendations and requirements for vehicles in the U.S. Let’s see what Genesis has to say.
OEM Linking Pin: 2018-2023 GMC Terrain Quarter Panel Sectioning Location
- Posted on 27 September 2023
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 that asked where to section the quarter panel behind the B-pillar in the rocker panel area on a 2021 GMC Terrain. We reached out to GM for clarification.
I-CAR Just In Time: GM Exhaust Shield Fasteners
- Posted on 26 September 2023
Sometimes seeing is understanding, that’s why I-CAR's technical team created the Just in Time video series to guide you through a variety of collision repair topics from ADAS and EVs to repair tips and tricks. These videos enable you to, in less than 5 minutes, learn something new. Let’s check out the tip the team has for General Motors (GM) exhaust shield fasteners.
Back-To-Basics: Door Handle Tools
- Posted on 22 September 2023
Sometimes going back-to-basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. Tools for the door handle might not sound exciting, but they can save you frustration and possibly a refinish.
OEM Emergency Response Guides: Rivian
- Posted on 20 September 2023
Are you looking for OEM emergency response guides (ERGs)? The Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team has located these guides and either houses them on the RTS website, provides links to webpages that house them, or provides articles with instructions on how to locate them.
Locating ADAS Information: GM - UPDATE
- Posted on 15 September 2023
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 look in numerous manuals to find the information required to safely repair the vehicle.
Hyundai/Genesis Releases Additional Body Repair Manuals: UPDATE
- Posted on 14 September 2023
Hyundai Motor America updated their approved body repair manuals (BRMs) available to the United States market. This includes both Hyundai and Genesis branded BRMs.
Structural Straightening On Tesla Vehicles: UPDATE
- Posted on 13 September 2023
What should you do when a damaged Tesla comes into your repair facility? Can you measure it? Can it be straightened? What needs to be replaced?
I-CAR Repairers Realm: Ford Structural Sectioning Guidelines - Now Available
- Posted on 08 September 2023
I-CAR had a discussion on Ford structural sectioning guidelines.
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Toyota/Lexus/Scion Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning
Thursday, 28 July 2016
As the industry continues to ask if pre- and post-repair system scanning is necessary, Toyota/Lexus/Scion provides their answer.
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Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning Statements
Wednesday, 9 January 2019
Are you wondering if a particular OEM or organization has a published statement on pre-repair and post-repair scanning? We have compiled a list of most of the statements on the subject, so you can...
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ADAS, Calibration, And Scanning Article Hotspot
Monday, 14 January 2019
Since advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), scanning, and calibration first started becoming relevant, members of the collision repair industry have required as much knowledge as possible on...
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Honda/Acura Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning - UPDATE
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Honda /Acura has updated their position statement on pre- and post-repair scanning to give more clarification on what is expected for scanning.
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Restraints Wiring Repairs
Monday, 23 May 2016
Over the past few months, we've been sharing OEM position statements on restraints wiring repairs. Now we're bringing them all together in one place for easy reference.
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General Motors Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning
Friday, 21 October 2016
As the industry continues to ask, are pre- and post-repair scans necessary, General Motors provides their answer.
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Typical Calibration Requirements For Blind Spot Sensors
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
Technicians should be aware of what’s required to keep advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) running safely after a collision. Whether that be aiming a camera, which can cause a system to not...
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Typical Calibration Requirements For Forward Radar Sensors
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
Technicians should be aware of what’s required to keep advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) running safely after a collision. Whether that be aiming a camera, which can cause a system to not...
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Quickly Identifying Outer Quarter Panels w/Rolled Hem Flanges
Monday, 5 March 2018
The I-CAR best practice article, Recycled Outer Quarter Panels w/Rolled Hem Flanges has gotten a lot of interest from the collision repair industry. It’s important to know which vehicles are...
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FCA/Stellantis Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning
Thursday, 9 June 2016
FCA/Stellantis has released a position statement related to pre- and post-repair system scanning.
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Paint Maker ADAS Radar Optimized Color Resources: AkzoNobel
Friday, 26 July 2024
Changes in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) radar technology are introducing new refinishing considerations. Paint film thickness not only may affect the performance of ADAS radars, color...
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High-Voltage Handling And Storage Considerations: General Motors
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
High-voltage (HV) vehicles have some special considerations for handling and storing HV batteries and other components. The dangers of HV batteries are potential even after removal which is why...
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Repairer Driven News: OEM Specifications For Modern Batteries
Monday, 22 July 2024
Repairer Driven News (RDN) released an article highlighting 12-volt and 48-volt mild hybrid battery trends in current and upcoming vehicles.
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Mazda Fender Grounding: UPDATE
Thursday, 18 July 2024
A major issue that faces many collision repair technicians is comebacks. With modern vehicles, many of those comebacks are due to electrical problems, bad grounds being a huge contender. Mazda has...
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Straightening And Heat: Volkswagen
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
A question often asked of the Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team is, "Can heat be used to straighten?" Several OEMs provide steel repairability matrices that provide heating times and...
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Nissan Wholesale Advantage Website: UPDATE
Monday, 15 July 2024
Nissan has a parts website which offers resources for repair professionals.
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I-CAR Repairers Realm: Variations In OEM Service Parts - Coming Soon
Friday, 12 July 2024
I-CAR is having a discussion on variations in OEM service parts.
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High-Voltage Handling And Storage Considerations: Hyundai - UPDATE
Thursday, 11 July 2024
High-voltage (HV) vehicles have some special considerations for handling and storing HV batteries and other components. The dangers of HV batteries are potential even after removal which is why...
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Great Designs In Steel 2024 Presentations Release
Wednesday, 10 July 2024
Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) 2024 covered multiple topics many of which are presented by OEM engineers and tier 1 suppliers of body components.
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I-CAR Repairers Realm: Vehicle Highlights From The Chicago Auto Show - Now Available
Wednesday, 3 July 2024
I-CAR had a discussion on vehicle highlights from the 2024 Chicago Auto Show.
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