I-CAR RTS Collision Repair Technical Bulletins

What Is A Synergic Welder?

Posted on 13 August 2015

There has been some confusion around the term "synergic" welding machines in the industry and we wanted to add some clarity to the subject.

FCA/Stellantis Has New Website Address For Repair Information

Posted on 12 August 2015

FCA/Stellantis has updated the web address of the repair information website to stellantisiop.com. This new website changes how to find the collision repair information you need.

Rivet Bonding Is Just For Aluminum - Right?

Posted on 06 August 2015

Rivet bonding is a standard repair method for aluminum-intensive vehicles like the 2015 Ford F-150, Jaguar XJ, and Audi A8 whether it's replacing welded or rivet bonded parts. You may be thinking that aluminum vehicles are the only ones that require rivet bonding. Are they? There's a vehicle maker that has been requiring rivet bonding even on their steel body vehicles.

What Is Pulse Welding?

Posted on 30 July 2015

There's some confusion in the industry about the term "pulse" welding - so let's take a closer look at it.

Volkswagen Collision Repair Position Statements Available

Posted on 21 July 2015

There's a new addition to the Volkswagen OEM Information page. An icon has been added that will link you to a page containing Volkswagen Position Statements.

OEM Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Disable Update: General Motors

Posted on 14 July 2015

The I-CAR developed OEM Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Disable Search has been updated to include all General Motors makes including Buick, Cadilla, Chevrolet, and GMC hybrid vehicles through the 2024 model year.

Troublesome Navigation? No More!

Posted on 09 July 2015

We’ve upgraded the Collision Repair News page to make finding your favorite technical articles easier!

Our newly added right bar allows you to search for articles any way you want. We’ve added three groups of navigation:

My Car Does What?

Posted on 08 July 2015

The National Safety Council and The University of Iowa have put together a consumer-based site that provides the basics of many vehicle safety systems and features available today. They are calling it MyCarDoesWhat.org.

2015 Ford F-150: It’s Not All Aluminum

Posted on 02 July 2015

While you’ve undoubtedly heard about the Ford F-150 and its aluminum-intensive unitized body, did you know that the frame construction material remains steel? Similar to its aluminum body, the frame has also been redesigned.

2015 Cadillac ATS Strut Tower Replacement

Posted on 01 July 2015

A 2015 Cadillac ATS comes in that requires strut tower replacement. This is typically a straight forward repair, but on this vehicle the strut tower is cast aluminum. So now what?

A/C On Hybrid Vehicles - What You Need To Know

Posted on 25 June 2015

Besides the fact that R-1234yf and R-134a are out there, and we need to be aware of those differences, the A/C system on some hybrid vehicles remains an area of concern.

Step-By-Step: Accessing Volvo Repair Information

Posted on 15 June 2015

Per your requests, we are adding step-by-step instructions on how to access the vehicle maker repair information to complement our how-to-videos on the OEM Information pages. Easily reference this article by clicking the link under the video on the Volvo OEM Information page.

Honda Released The 2016 Honda Pilot Body Repair News Bulletin

Posted on 08 June 2015

Honda released a Body Repair News bulletin for the 2016 Honda Pilot.

Step-By-Step: Accessing Mercedes-Benz Repair Information

Posted on 08 June 2015

Step-By-Step: Accessing Kia Repair Information

Posted on 01 June 2015

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.
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...
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...
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.
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).
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...
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.
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.
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.
Typical Calibration Requirements For Forward Radar Sensors Wednesday, 12 October 2016
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...

Jaguar Land Rover Mechanical, Electrical, And Trim (MET) Training Friday, 31 October 2025
I-CAR now provides mechanical, electrical, and trim (MET) training for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). This training is a new requirement for Jaguar Land Rover Authorized Collision Repair Centers.
I-CAR Repairers Realm: Spot Welding Machine Technology, Setup, And Maintenance - Now Available Thursday, 30 October 2025
I-CAR had a discussion on spot welder machine technology, setup, and maintenance.
Back-To-Basics: Exterior Panel Fit-Up Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. Checking proper fit-up of exterior panels is vital for a successful repair when replacing...
I-CAR At SEMA 2025 Friday, 24 October 2025
Attending the SEMA Show in Las Vegas this year? Well, I-CAR will be providing many different opportunities to connect with you at this year’s show.
Ford On Target 2025: Volume 3 Thursday, 23 October 2025
Ford has released the third installment of their On Target publication for 2025.
OEM Emergency Response Guides: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - UPDATE Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Are you looking for OEM emergency response guides (ERGs)? The Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team has located these guides and either houses them on the RTS website, provides links to...
Ford/Lincoln Bumper Cover Repairability Position Statement: UPDATE Thursday, 16 October 2025
Ford/Lincoln released updated position statements about repairing bumper covers on vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Bumper Cover Repair With ADAS: Ford/Lincoln - UPDATE Thursday, 16 October 2025
A simple bumper repair on a modern vehicle may not be as simple as it seems. New technologies like blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)...
I-CAR Mazda Collision Repair And Electromechanical Repair Overview Courses Wednesday, 15 October 2025
I-CAR has developed courses that provide an overview of collision repair and electromechanical repair for current Mazda vehicles.
Back-To-Basics: Repair Vs. Replace Considerations Friday, 10 October 2025
Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. Deciding to repair or replace a damaged panel is a daily decision, but it is more...

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