BMW/Mini New Repair Site
- Posted on 14 March 2017
If you have used the BMW/Mini repair information website since the first of the year, you may have noticed a message. This message was stating the BMW/Mini was transitioning from WebISTA to AIR for the delivery platform to find repair information. WebISTA has been removed from the BMW site as of March 1st. Let’s check out the new AIR platform and how to navigate it.
Locating ADAS Information: Volvo
- Posted on 09 March 2017
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.
OEM Linking Pin: Nissan Blind Spot Warning Clarification
- Posted on 08 March 2017
We recently posted a position statement from Nissan regarding bumper repairs on vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Warning System. There was some uncertainty around some of the wording, so we reached out to Nissan to get some clarification on what the statement meant. Let’s take a look at what we found out.
Weld-Through Primer Guidelines: Volkswagen
- Posted on 07 March 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 Volkswagen recommends and where this information can be found.
ETI Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning
- Posted on 07 March 2017
Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) released their position statement today on Pre- and Post-Repair System scanning. Per their statement, ETI agrees with the stance that many vehicle makers have taken with requiring a pre- and post-repair system scanning as part of the collision repair process. Let’s see what ETI have to say.
OEM Linking Pin: Honda Spot Welder Settings
- Posted on 03 March 2017
When spot welding on a Honda vehicle, what settings should be used if the body repair manual doesn’t specify? We were recently asked this question so we escalated it up to Honda. Let’s see what they had to say.
OEM Linking Pin: Ford Mustang Quarter Panel Sectioning
- Posted on 27 February 2017
A hot topic question that the ASK I-CAR team has been repeatedly asked, “Does Ford have an approved sectioning procedure for the outer quarter panel that does not require the removal of the roof panel?” We now have the answer!
2016 RTS Enhancements
- Posted on 24 February 2017
The collision repair industry is ever-changing. In an average year, there are over a hundred new models, face-lifts, and redesigns. With all of these changes, it can be difficult to keep up with all the makes, models, and new technologies. Luckily, I-CAR’s RTS team is dedicated to keeping track of these changes and locating where to find this new information. In 2016 we have added several features and improvements to the RTS portal to make this this ever-changing information easier to find. Let’s take a look.
Nissan Position Statement: Blind Spot Warning (BSW) Precautions
- Posted on 23 February 2017
Nissan released a new position statement addressing the repairability of a damaged rear bumper cover on vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Warning (BSW). Let’s take a look at what is included in this position statement.
Weld-Through Primer Guidelines: Mazda
- Posted on 22 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 Mazda recommends and where this information can be found.
Battery Disconnect Considerations
- Posted on 21 February 2017
When a damaged vehicle enters a collision repair facility, many times the repairs require the battery to be disconnected. Operations such as welding, SRS repairs, engine work, and body panels being open for extended periods of time, can all require that the battery be disconnected. At one time the radio presets would be written down before the battery was disconnected and programmed after the battery was reconnected. However, today many OEMs have special precautions or steps that need to be taken when disconnecting the battery. Let’s take a look at what some OEMs require when disconnecting the battery.
Weld-Through Primer Guidelines: Toyota/Lexus/Scion
- Posted on 17 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 Toyota/Lexus/Scion recommends and where this information can be found.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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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BMW Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning - UPDATE
Friday, 10 April 2020
BMW has released a position statement related to pre- and post-repair system scanning. The statement applies to All vehicles equipped with on board diagnostics II (OBD II).
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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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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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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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Nissan/INFINITI Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning - UPDATE
Monday, 14 January 2019
Nissan/INFINITI updated their position statement on pre- and post-repair scanning. The revised position statement touches on more subjects and gives additional information on the subject.
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Repairer Driven News: Rivian Updates Door Handle Procedure
Sunday, 4 February 2035
Repairer Driven News (RDN) released an article featuring an updated Rivian procedure.
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I-CAR Repairers Realm: Part Installation At Factory Seams - Coming Soon
Friday, 18 April 2025
I-CAR is having a discussion on part installation at factory seams.
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Polestar ADAS Position Statement Available
Wednesday, 16 April 2025
The Polestar advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) position statement can now be accessed directly from the I-CAR RTS Portal. Let’s take a look at what this position statement includes.
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GM Repair Insights: Spring 2025
Tuesday, 15 April 2025
The spring edition of General Motors (GM) Repair Insights magazine is now available.
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Locating OEM-Approved HV Tools: Polestar
Friday, 11 April 2025
When researching procedures for disabling a high-voltage (HV) vehicle, you may notice that many of the procedures require the use of specific tools. Some of them are OEM-specific tools or scan...
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Rivian Steering System Overview And Servicing Guideline
Thursday, 10 April 2025
The steering system is 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 important to know...
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Aluminum Heat Shrinking
Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Aluminum is more common than ever on today’s vehicles. What can you do when an aluminum dent has stretched during the repair process?
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Restraints System Mounting Location Repairability: Tesla
Friday, 4 April 2025
When repairing Tesla vehicles, it is important to read repair guidelines in the body repair manual, especially when it comes to repairing parts or panels that impact sensors are mounted to. Let’s...
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Body Construction And Material Guidelines: Rivian
Thursday, 3 April 2025
What is the MPa of the front lower rail? What is the outer uniside made of: steel, aluminum, or composite? Can heat be used to straighten or is it cold straightening only? What are the repair...
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OEM Linking Pin: Genesis Defines Surrounding Parts
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
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. We’ve had a technical inquiry that...
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