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Your job requires that you keep on top of the latest in vehicle, tool, and equipment technology – I-CAR is committed to helping you do so in one convenient place. We regularly publish new articles highlighting the latest and greatest collision repair information.
So check back often and follow us on X @Ask_ICAR to ensure you’re equipped with the most up-to-date collision repair technical information available in the industry.
The I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team recently developed a new video concept and we’re looking for your feedback. The concept videos provide a 360 tour around a late model, popular vehicle; the first being the 2015-2020 Ford F-150. The videos are designed to inform collision repair professionals of potential items you may encounter when an unfamiliar, new vehicle arrives at your facility. The goal of the videos is not to teach 'how' to repair, but to heighten your awareness that special tools, equipment, and training may be required.
What is the difference between sectioning and partial replacement? Let's take a look and add some clarification.
The adoption of a strong learning culture within a business, as well as sound production management principles, will not only help improve bottom line results, but will also bring additional value in understanding a technician’s abilities or inabilities and knowing how to close any knowledge gaps a shop may uncover among its staff.
Recently, two collision repair diagnostic experts suggested that 70% of today’s collision damaged vehicles require some type of diagnostic work. That’s a lot of vehicles! So it comes as no surprise that I-CAR has received a number of Ask I-CAR inquiries asking when collision repair diagnostics are required.
When it comes to GMA welders, the term "inverter" is often being used to describe the new GMA welders, but what is it and why does it matter to you? Let's find out.
Whenever refinishing parts, especially plastic parts, static electricity has always been a problem. There are many products and techniques in the industry to help eliminate or reduce static electricity; however there may be one you haven’t heard of before.
Through our efforts to bring you the collision repair information that matters, I-CAR Repairability Technical Support has partnered with DEG News Blog and Repairer Driven News (RDN).
As a follow-up to the previous article on Paint Friendly Service Parts Coming From GM, General Motors has already begun supplying the part kits for some of their paint-to-match assemblies. The parts initially include door mirrors, headlamps, and door handles for some vehicles in 2015. For the 2016 model year, they will become available for most models, and for more than just these parts.
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 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 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.
There's some confusion in the industry about the term "pulse" welding - so let's take a closer look at it.
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.
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.
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:
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...
I-CAR had numerous presentations at the 2025 SEMA show. One presentation highlighted the importance of booth maintenance and air-supply quality.
Sometimes seeing is understanding, that’s why I-CAR's technical team created the Just in Time video series to guide you through a variety of collision repair topics from ADAS and EVs to repair tips...
I-CAR is having a discussion on Ford corrosion protection.
Vehicle makers do not always have procedures for all available service parts, and they sometimes allow sectioning of a part without specifying the specific location. I-CAR’s Repairability Technical...
The spring edition of General Motors (GM) Repair Insights is now available.
Ford/Lincoln released position statements for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) repairs.
One of the top technical inquiries received at Ask I-CAR, “Is there a sectioning or partial replacement procedure available?” To help answer this question, RTS has an OEM Partial Part Replacement...
I-CAR had a discussion on advancements in plastic repair.
Sometimes seeing is understanding, that’s why I-CAR's technical team created the Just in Time video series to guide you through a variety of collision repair topics from ADAS and EVs to repair tips...
The Joy Of Repair newsletter by Honda is made with repairers in mind and can be easily found on the Repairability Technical Support (RTS) website.