Your 2016 Favorites: Questions

Posted on 16 February 2017

Now that the new year is well underway, let’s take a look at some of your favorite things from 2016. Let's continue with your favorite questions.

Continue Reading...

Your 2016 Favorites: Articles

Posted on 15 February 2017

Now that the new year is well underway, let’s take a look at some of your favorite things from 2016. Let's start with your favorite articles.

Continue Reading...

Weld-Through Primer Guidelines: Kia

Posted on 09 February 2017

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 corrosion. For a quality weld to be made it’s required that the weld-through primer be removed from the direct weld zone before welding the joint when GMA welding. Many OEMs have a position on when and how to use weld-through primer or when it shouldn’t be utilized. Let’s see what Kia recommends and where this information can be found.

Continue Reading...

How Prevalent Are Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)?

Posted on 03 February 2017

Today, most people in the collision industry have heard at least something about Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). ADAS normally requires special treatment during a collision repair, such as calibration. You may think that you don’t have to be too concerned about these systems because it’s only on really high end vehicles. But, that’s not the case. A recent document released by WardsAuto tells us just how common ADAS is on new vehicles.

Continue Reading...

Weld-Through Primer Guidelines: Jaguar Land Rover

Posted on 31 January 2017

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 corrosion. For a quality weld to be made it’s required that the weld-through primer be removed from the direct weld zone before welding the joint when GMA welding. Many OEMs have a position on when and how to use weld-through primer or when it shouldn’t be utilized. Let’s see what Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) recommends and where this information can be found.

Continue Reading...

OEM Linking Pin: Keeping Up With Repair Procedures

Posted on 27 January 2017

Accessing the body repair manual before performing a repair has become increasingly critical. Ask I-CAR has received an inquiry, “I can’t find the sectioning procedure for the front lower rail on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu? We’ve sectioned the front lower rail on Malibu’s in the past?” After researching the repair information, we found the answer. Let’s take a look at what was found.

Continue Reading...

Weld-Through Primer Guidelines: Ford/Lincoln

Posted on 25 January 2017

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 corrosion. For a quality weld to be made it’s required that the weld-through primer be removed from the direct weld zone before welding the joint when GMA welding. Many OEMs have a position on when and how to use weld-through primer or when it shouldn’t be utilized. Let’s see what Ford/Lincoln recommends and where this information can be found.

Continue Reading...

OEM Glass Replacement Requirements Launched

Posted on 23 January 2017

The windshield helps to manage collision energy and has become an integral part of several advanced safety systems. Many vehicle makers offer stationary glass replacement information and approved products for their vehicles. The vehicle makers have many different materials and recommendations; we have gathered this information into one location to help ensure complete, safe and quality repairs.

Continue Reading...

BMW Forward Facing Camera Replacement

Posted on 20 January 2017

When advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are replaced after an accident, there may be some fine print that you don’t want to overlook. BMW/Mini has some interesting requirements after the KAFAS or forward facing camera is replaced, that the customer needs to be aware of.

Continue Reading...

Weld-Through Primer Guidelines: FCA/Stellantis - UPDATE

Posted on 19 January 2017

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 corrosion. For a quality weld to be made it’s required that the weld-through primer be removed from the direct weld zone before welding the joint when GMA welding. Many OEMs have a position on when and how to use weld-through primer or when it shouldn’t be utilized. Let’s see what FCA/Stellantis recommends and where this information can be found.

Continue Reading...

I-CAR 360: BMW 7 Series Video Now Available

Posted on 18 January 2017

The I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team recently developed a new I-CAR 360 video on the 2017 BMW 7 Series. The video provides a 360 tour around the all new 7 Series.

Continue Reading...

Weld-Through Primer Guidelines: General Motors

Posted on 11 January 2017

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 corrosion. For a quality weld to be made it’s required that the weld-through primer be removed from the direct weld zone before welding the joint when GMA welding. Many OEMs have a position on when and how to use weld-through primer or when it shouldn’t be utilized. Let’s see what General Motors (GM) recommends and where this information can be found.

Continue Reading...

I-CAR Best Practice: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Collision Repair Diagnostics Process

Posted on 10 January 2017

Periodically, I-CAR Repairability Summits are held to bring together collision industry stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop collision repair processes and best practices for repair of late-model, collision damaged vehicles. In the I-CAR Repairability Summit the topic of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) collision repair diagnostics process was discussed.

Continue Reading...

Collision Information Website Access: Volkswagen

Posted on 09 January 2017

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 I-CAR. Let’s take a look at why and how to purchase an OEM subscription.

Continue Reading...

I-CAR Best Practice: Recycled Restraint System Parts

Posted on 06 January 2017

When it comes to the various restraints system parts, whether it be the airbags, parts for seat belt system, or wiring, we are often asked, “What does I-CAR recommend?”

First and foremost, we recommend to Always Follow Vehicle Maker Procedures. Now let’s take a look at what I-CAR specifically states as a best practice.

Continue Reading...