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Why Do Engineers Hate Me?

Posted on 03 May 2018

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 way that is sometimes frustrating, you may find that the engineer and the technician have more in common than you think.

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Where Do I Find Other Types Of Information In Toyota/Lexus?

Posted on 02 May 2018

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 information, such as, "What needs to be inspected after a supplemental restraints system (SRS) deployment?", or "Does the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) require a scan tool or specialty tool?" Let's take a closer look at the Toyota/Lexus website.

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New Enhancement on RTS: OEM ADAS Button

Posted on 30 April 2018

Talk of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is around every corner these days. This technology is taking the collision industry by storm. Nearly every OEM has some type of ADAS available and with this comes the need for more knowledge. The RTS team is here to answer the need for knowledge by adding an enhancement to the OEM Information pages.

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Partial Service Part/Assembly Replacement Procedures At Factory Seams: Honda/Acura

Posted on 26 April 2018

Does Honda/Acura have procedures for replacing a partial service part or assembly at factory seams?

While Honda/Acura vehicles may not have a replacement procedure for every part of every vehicle, they provide documentation on how parts can be replaced at a factory seam. However, certain requirements need to be met before replacing parts as a partial part or disassembling a service part at factory seams.

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Where Do I Find Other Types Of Information In Audi?

Posted on 24 April 2018

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 information, such as, "What needs to be inspected after a supplemental restraints system (SRS) deployment?", or "Does the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) require a scan tool or specialty tool?" Let's take a closer look at the Audi website.

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2018 Great Designs in Steel

Posted on 23 April 2018

Did you miss the registration deadline for the 2018 Great Designs in Steel conference? Don't worry, we'll be there covering the presentations that are important to the collision industry.

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Where Do I Find Other Types Of Information In Volkswagen?

Posted on 18 April 2018

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 information, such as, "What needs to be inspected after a supplemental restraints system (SRS) deployment?", or "Does the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) require a scan tool or specialty tool?" Let's take a closer look at the Volkswagen website.

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Top Ten Vehicle Specific Questions

Hyundai Does Hyundai have a sectioning procedure available?
2014 Jeep CherokeeIs there a procedure available for resetting the active headrestt?
Kia Does Kia have a sectioning procedure available?
Chevrolet Does Chevrolet have a warning against sectioning when there is no procedure?
BMW Can I-CAR send me BMW repair procedures?
Honda What does Honda say about repairing damaged SRS wiring harnesses?
Mercedes-Benz Can I-CAR send me Mercedes-Benz repair procedures?
Hyundai Does Hyundai have part replacement procedures available?
Honda What does Honda say about straightening front lower rails?
Subaru Do you have to replace a front passenger airbag on a Subaru even if the airbag did not deploy? The repair information seems to indicate that it should.

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