Ford/Lincoln has updated their www.motorcraftservice.com service and repair information website. This update to the website changes how to find the collision repair information you need.
We've talked about the SkillsUSA competition, but SkillsUSA is more than just the competition. This organization helps students in many ways. Let's take a look at what's beyond the competition.
Starting in 2017, Toyota will discontinue the Scion brand. Here's what they are looking at doing.
When it comes to sectioning reinforcements, there are a few things to keep in mind. Let's take a look at the considerations around this topic.
The question is often asked, "Can supplemental restraints system wiring be repaired?" The answer is: it depends on the vehicle maker. Let's take a look at Mazda's position on this subject.
Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean you don't need it. Think inside pillars, inside rocker panels, inside rails, in the bottom of door shell cavities, and on the backsides of panels. Can you name the corrosion protection material that is often overlooked?
ALLDATA started as a one-stop location for all vehicle makers' service information, but has expanded in recent years into offering collision repair information. So where do the repair procedures come from on ALLDATA?
For those of you who don't know what SkillsUSA does, here is your opportunity to meet your next great employee or to give back to the industry. This is a competition for skilled trades, and they can use your help.
What better way to start off the new year than to take a look at some of your favorite things from the previous year. Let's wrap up with your favorite searches.
What better way to start off the new year than to take a look at some of your favorite things from the previous year. Let's take a look at your favorite Ask I-CAR questions.
What better way to start off the new year than to take a look at some of your favorite things from the previous year. Let's start with your favorite articles.
What better way to start off the New Year than to take a look at some of your favorite things from the previous year? Let's recap 2015 by reviewing some of your favorite searches, questions and articles last year on the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support Portal.
If you are having a problem with a vehicle, a class, or a website, chances are we can help.
When you have a problem and are looking for help, who should you contact at I-CAR? Well that depends on what you need. People that come to I-CAR fall into two categories, those looking for help on training related questions, and those looking for help on repair related questions. Luckily for you, I-CAR has a team dedicated to each category. Let's take a look at each.
Per your requests, here is the how-to-video and the step-by-step instructions on how to access the collision repair information in ALLDATA.
As the industry continues to ask if pre- and post-repair system scanning is necessary, Toyota/Lexus/Scion provides their answer.
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...
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...
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).
Honda /Acura has updated their position statement on pre- and post-repair scanning to give more clarification on what is expected for scanning.
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...
As the industry continues to ask, are pre- and post-repair scans necessary, General Motors provides their answer.
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.
FCA/Stellantis has released a position statement related to pre- and post-repair system scanning.
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...
As 2026 rolls in, we can reflect back on what the previous year had to offer. Let's take a look at some of the collision industry information you've been most interested in from this past year....
Have you had the experience where the vehicle notified the owner that it was being moved while it was in your repair facility? App-based connected services are available from many vehicle makers and may...
The intermingling of technology and automobiles continues, with digital key offerings from most vehicle makers. Digital keys utilize smartphone technology to expand vehicle access and owner...
Nissan/INFINITI released position statements on the use of salvaged, aftermarket, and "secondary-market" advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) components.
I-CAR had a discussion on the Repairability Technical Support (RTS) 2025 year in review.
Ford has released the fourth installment of their On Target publication for 2025.
Ask I-CAR receives many technical inquiries referring to sectioning. The collision repair industry wants to know where can you section, does the OEM have a sectioning procedure, and where can I find the...
While looking at repair procedures in a body repair manual (BRM) you may notice that symbols are used to indicate specific operations or parts to be used during the repair process. Most BRMs provide a...
While looking at repair procedures in a body repair manual (BRM) you may notice that symbols are used to indicate specific operations or parts to be used during the repair process. Most BRMs provide a...
Have you had an experience where the vehicle notified the owner that it was being moved while it was in your repair facility? App-based connected services are available from many vehicle makers and...
