Vehicles that are equipped with collision braking will require special attention when getting collision repairs. There are calibrations and additional steps needed before the vehicle can safely be released. Collision braking will be required as a standard feature in the future, but how many vehicles can a repair facility expect to see today?

Hyundai Motor America does not currently offer collision repair information in the U.S. To address the need for information, I-CAR is currently collecting data to provide real-world feedback on the information that is needed to repair Hyundai vehicles, in pursuit of complete, safe, and quality repairs.

The Honda Accord has been redesigned for the 2018 model year. Many changes came with the redesign including material use, attachment methods, and technology. A big change to take note of is the outer roof replacement procedure. This procedure differs a lot from any Honda roof replacement procedure we have seen in the past. From the factory, the Accords roof is attached with weld bonding in the corners and laser brazing on the sides. However, repair facilities will be unable to duplicate the laser brazing to reattach the roof. So how will the Accord’s roof be reattached?

The Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team has put together a series of videos highlighting each area of the RTS portal. These videos are designed to help educate you on the types of information you will find in each area. Let’s take a look at the I-CAR Best Practices page.

The 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator are beginning to roll off the showroom floor. The 2018 models have been fully redesigned. This includes an all-new aluminum body on a steel frame. Similar to the 2015 Ford F-150, there will be a bit of a learning curve for repairing these vehicles. Luckily, I-CAR has an online course available, the “2018 Expedition and Navigator Aluminum Body Repair (FO007E01)” course covers important information that you will need to know to repair the new Expedition/Navigator.

An article by Repairer Driven News, talks about a new navigation video for Nissan repair information. Let’s take a look at this video.

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 Search available. Here you will find information on if these procedures are available on a specific vehicle. Let’s take a closer look at the 2017 Kia Optima.

The Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team has put together a series of videos highlighting each area of the RTS portal. These videos are designed to help educate you on the types of information you will find in each area. Let’s take a look at the OEM Glass Replacement page.

Honda has released the 2018 Honda Accord Body Repair News bulletin:

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 Search available. Here you will find information on if these procedures are available on a specific vehicle. Let’s take a closer look at the 2017 Mazda CX-9.

The Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team has put together a series of videos highlighting each area of the RTS portal. These videos are designed to help educate you on the types of information you will find in each area. Let’s take a look at the OEM Partial Part Replacement Search page.

When performing squeeze type resistance spot welds (STRSW), it is always important to make sure the tips are properly dressed. Failure to do so can result in an inferior weld. Repairer Driven News published an article about this subject. Let’s take a look at this article.

General Motors (GM) has updated their Metal Panel Bonding technical document on their genuinegmparts website. Let’s take a look at this document.

You’ve been asking us if Nissan/INFINITI allows spot welding on their vehicles, because the body repair manuals (BRM) only shows plug welding in the replacement procedure. Through our I-CAR linking pin activity, we reached out to Nissan/INFINITI for the answer. Let’s take a look at their response.

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 Search available. Here you will find information on if these procedures are available on a specific vehicle. Let’s take a closer look at the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee.