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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.
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:
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.
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.
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?
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.
Per your request, we have step-by-step instructions on how to access the vehicle maker repair information to complement our how-to videos. Let's look at Volvo.
Honda released a Body Repair News bulletin for the 2016-2022 Honda Pilot.
Per your request, we have step-by-step instructions on how to access the vehicle maker repair information to complement our how-to videos. Let's look at Mercedes-Benz.
Per your request, we have step-by-step instructions on how to access the vehicle maker repair information to complement our how-to videos. Let's look at Kia.
In an effort to be your one-stop-shop for all things collision repair we have added a new feature to the site. Now you can access other related industry sites right from our footer. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Related Industry Links.
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 additional 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.
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...
FCA/Stellantis has released a position statement related to pre- and post-repair system scanning.
I-CAR is having a discussion on the I-CAR apprenticeship program.
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...
Day four of the numerous I-CAR and SCRS interviews and presentations at the 2026 SEMA Show.
Day three of the numerous I-CAR and SCRS interviews and presentations at the 2026 SEMA Show.
Day two of the numerous I-CAR and SCRS interviews and presentations at the 2026 SEMA Show.
Day one of the numerous I-CAR and SCRS interviews and presentations at the 2026 SEMA Show.
Per your request, we have step-by-step instructions on how to access the vehicle maker repair information to complement our how-to videos. Let's look at Subaru.
I-CAR had a discussion on FCA/Stellantis sectioning guidelines.
Ford has released the third installment of their On Target publication for 2026.
General Motors (GM) has a position statement on trailer hitch repair, first released in June 2026 and revised in September 2026.