Top 10 Cars of 2014
- Posted on 06 January 2015
Can you guess who tops the list of cars sold in America in 2014? These are the vehicles that are on the road and potentially in your collision repair facility.
Collision Hub's Favorite Things Of 2014
- Posted on 01 January 2015
To Wrap-up 2014 Collision Hub put together a video of there favorite things from 2014. There are some highlights on different tools and equipment.
FCA/Stellantis Collision Bulletin: UPDATE
- Posted on 31 December 2014
We've added the Safety Certification and Tire Pressure Label Replacement Guidelines Collision Bulletin from FCA/Stellantis that addresses safety certification and tire pressure label replacement guidelines.
Kia Optima Bumper Cover Changes
- Posted on 30 December 2014
Having a problem getting your replacement Kia Optima bumper cover to fit properly? Wondering if maybe you got the wrong part?
What's A Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/RAM Shotgun?
- Posted on 29 December 2014
When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts, but Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM keep it pretty basic.
OEM Corrosion Protection Information Availability
- Posted on 26 December 2014
The ninth column in the OEM Technical Information Matrix is pretty straight forward: Corrosion Protection Methods and Materials. Most OEMs have information on anti-corrosion materials and application equipment including a list of approved materials and part numbers.
If You Do What You've Always Done ...
- Posted on 23 December 2014
Ever hear the quote: "if you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten"? When it comes to collision repairs, it's far from accurate.
What's A GM Center Pillar?
- Posted on 22 December 2014
When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of vehicle makes and models. Thankfully, General Motors (GM) uses terms that most of us are familiar with.
Today’s Advanced Vehicles Require Changes in Collision Repair Attachment Methods - Part 1
- Posted on 20 December 2014
This article originally appeared in the November/December edition of Fixed Ops Magazine.
Collision repair professionals are no different than any other professional – we are resistant to change. It took many years for repairers to make the switch to “MIG welding” for welding early unibody vehicles. (For this article we’ll use the term gas metal arc welding (GMAW) metal inert gas (MIG), or GMA (MIG)). (More on the reason, later.) It was a technology that was unfamiliar to many and there wasn’t a perceived need for change. History would prove otherwise, as there may not be a collision repair business in the country that doesn’t have a GMA (MIG) welder.
Audi Releases Repair Tip Videos For The A6 And A7
- Posted on 19 December 2014
When you visit the Audi OEM Information page on the RTS website, you will see a new icon for videos.
A New Way To Search The OEM Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Disable Feature
- Posted on 18 December 2014
With the latest addition of the OEM Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Disable Search to the RTS portal, we have also added a new icon to the OEM Information pages to help you with quicker access.
The OEM Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Disable Search Is Now Available
- Posted on 12 December 2014
A new search function is now avaialbe on the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) Portal and we're calling it the OEM Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Disable Search
How Do I Learn More About That?
- Posted on 12 December 2014
We've added a new feature to the RTS Portal to help you get more of the information that you are searching for through I-CAR training courses.
One Month of Production on the Books for the 2015 Ford F-150
- Posted on 11 December 2014
On November 11, 2014, Ford announced that the 2015 Ford F-150 production has begun for delivery this month. It's been a month, have you seen one yet?
What's A Lexus Rear Floor Side Member?
- Posted on 24 November 2014
When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of vehicle makes and models.
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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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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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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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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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Great Designs in Steel 2025 Presentations: A Closer Look At Body Structure Efficiency On D-Segment Crossover Architecture
Thursday, 24 July 2025
In case you missed it, Senior Body Engineer, Jinhui Wang presented at Body Structure Efficiency On D-Segment Crossover Architecture at Great Designs in Steel 2025.
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Part Replacement Without A Procedure
Wednesday, 23 July 2025
We are often asked, “What do I do if there isn’t a procedure to replace a service part?” Let’s take a look at each vehicle maker and see what they say.
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Ford/Lincoln Part Replacement Without A Procedure
Wednesday, 23 July 2025
We are often asked, “What do I do if there isn’t a procedure to replace a service part?” Let’s see what Ford/Lincoln says.
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App-Based Connected Services Considerations: Mazda
Friday, 18 July 2025
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...
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Great Designs In Steel 2025 Presentations Release
Thursday, 17 July 2025
Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) 2025 covered multiple topics, many of which were presented by OEM engineers and tier 1 suppliers of body components.
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Great Designs In Steel 2025 Presentations: Rivian R1 Body Structure Evolution And Repairability
Thursday, 17 July 2025
In case you missed it, Rivian staff presented Rivian R1 Body Structure Evolution And Repairability at Great Designs In Steel (GDIS) 2025.
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I-CAR Repairers Realm: CCC Mobile Jumpstart - Coming Soon
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
I-CAR is having a discussion on CCC Mobile Jumpstart app.
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App-Based Connected Services Considerations: General Motors
Tuesday, 8 July 2025
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...
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Digital Key Considerations: General Motors
Tuesday, 8 July 2025
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...
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