Emerging Technology: Automated Vehicle Inspection
- Posted on 08 February 2023
Was that scratch there? Did you take pictures? Did you have your customer sign off acknowledging the unrelated damage? We have all gone through this painstaking process of making an inspection sheet, taking pictures, and getting acknowledgment from the customer. Only to hear after the repair, "that scratch wasn’t there before." Which leads to the question, "Do automated vehicle inspections have a future in collision repair?"
Society Of Collision Repair Specialists Creates Consumer Tip Video Series
- Posted on 03 February 2023
Does my auto policy cover hail damage? Why do I need to have my front facing camera calibrated? These can be frequent questions a collision center may field from vehicle owners?
Nissan/INFINITI Restraints Wiring: UPDATE
- Posted on 01 February 2023
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 Nissan and INFINITI position on this subject.
OEM Linking Pin: Nissan/INFINITI Non-SRS Wiring Repairs - UPDATE
- Posted on 01 February 2023
As part of the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) initiative's OEM linking pin activity, we are helping to connect the collision repair industry to the vehicle makers. Recently we have had several technical inquiries asking about non-SRS wiring repairs on Nissan and INFINITI vehicles. We reached out to Nissan/INFINITI for clarification.
Identifying The Correct Body Repair Manual: BMW/Mini
- Posted on 26 January 2023
Vehicle makers may group their body repair manuals (BRM) in several different ways. Sometimes the BRMs are grouped by a year range, some are listed as VIN specific, and others are arranged by a body code. Let’s take a look at BMW/Mini to see how they group their BRMs.
Refinishing Park Assist Sensors: Rolls-Royce
- Posted on 25 January 2023
Park assist sensors are part of the park assist system, just one of many advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) found on vehicles today. Damaged sensors are typically replaced and may require painting to match the vehicle. Vehicle makers often provide information on the painting of new sensors. Some vehicle makers do not recommend refinishing sensors with minor finish damage because excessive paint thickness may adversely affect the operation of the park assist system. However, other vehicle makers allow refinishing and provide guidelines. Let’s see what Rolls-Royce has to say.
Calibration Research Tips: Mazda Blind Spot Sensors In Pairs
- Posted on 24 January 2023
While searching for information on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) on an OEM repair information site, you may come across unique calibration procedures or events. These events can vary by year and model, even within a particular make. As the RTS team has been researching these systems, we have been identifying these atypical circumstances. In order to help you better understand them, we are putting together a series of articles that help with the repair and calibration of ADAS. Let’s take a look at Mazda blind spot sensors.
Locating OEM-Approved HV Tools: BMW/Mini
- Posted on 20 January 2023
When researching procedures for disabling a high-voltage (HV) vehicle, you may notice that many of the procedures require the use of specific tools. Some of them are OEM-specific tools or scan tools. Often identifying and locating where to purchase these specific tools can be difficult.
Refinishing Park Assist Sensors: Mercedes-Benz
- Posted on 19 January 2023
Park assist sensors are part of the park assist system, just one of many advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) found on vehicles today. Damaged sensors are typically replaced and may require painting to match the vehicle. Vehicle makers often provide information on the painting of new sensors. Some vehicle makers do not recommend refinishing sensors with minor finish damage because excessive paint thickness may adversely affect the operation of the park assist system. However, other vehicle makers allow refinishing and provide guidelines. Let’s see what Mercedes-Benz has to say.
I-CAR 2021 Nissan Rogue Electromechanical Repair And Collision Repair Courses
- Posted on 13 January 2023
I-CAR has developed courses that overview several features on the 2021 Nissan Rogue, as well as repairability.
Your 2022 Favorites: Top Articles
- Posted on 12 January 2023
As 2023 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. These are the most popular articles from 2022.
Repairer Driven News: Research Ongoing Into EV - Thatcham
- Posted on 11 January 2023
Repairer Driven News (RDN) released an article highlighting electric vehicle (EV) safety, recycling, testing, and repairs.
I-CAR Collision Reporter - The Emerging Technologies Issue
- Posted on 06 January 2023
The twenty-first installment of the I-CAR Collision Reporter - The Emerging Technologies Issue has been released. This issue focuses on technology trends of the intra-industry.
Ford On Target 2022: Volume 4
- Posted on 04 January 2023
Ford has released the fourth installment of their On Target publication for 2022.
I-CAR Repairers Realm: Corrosion Protection Application - Now Available
- Posted on 03 January 2023
I-CAR had a discussion on corrosion protection application.
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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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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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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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Typical Calibration Requirements For Blind Spot Sensors
Wednesday, 19 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...
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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...
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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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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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Paint Maker ADAS Radar Optimized Color Resources: AkzoNobel
Friday, 26 July 2024
Changes in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) radar technology are introducing new refinishing considerations. Paint film thickness not only may affect the performance of ADAS radars, color...
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High-Voltage Handling And Storage Considerations: General Motors
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
High-voltage (HV) vehicles have some special considerations for handling and storing HV batteries and other components. The dangers of HV batteries are potential even after removal which is why...
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Repairer Driven News: OEM Specifications For Modern Batteries
Monday, 22 July 2024
Repairer Driven News (RDN) released an article highlighting 12-volt and 48-volt mild hybrid battery trends in current and upcoming vehicles.
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Mazda Fender Grounding: UPDATE
Thursday, 18 July 2024
A major issue that faces many collision repair technicians is comebacks. With modern vehicles, many of those comebacks are due to electrical problems, bad grounds being a huge contender. Mazda has...
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Straightening And Heat: Volkswagen
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
A question often asked of the Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team is, "Can heat be used to straighten?" Several OEMs provide steel repairability matrices that provide heating times and...
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Nissan Wholesale Advantage Website: UPDATE
Monday, 15 July 2024
Nissan has a parts website which offers resources for repair professionals.
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I-CAR Repairers Realm: Variations In OEM Service Parts - Coming Soon
Friday, 12 July 2024
I-CAR is having a discussion on variations in OEM service parts.
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High-Voltage Handling And Storage Considerations: Hyundai - UPDATE
Thursday, 11 July 2024
High-voltage (HV) vehicles have some special considerations for handling and storing HV batteries and other components. The dangers of HV batteries are potential even after removal which is why...
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Great Designs In Steel 2024 Presentations Release
Wednesday, 10 July 2024
Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) 2024 covered multiple topics many of which are presented by OEM engineers and tier 1 suppliers of body components.
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I-CAR Repairers Realm: Vehicle Highlights From The Chicago Auto Show - Now Available
Wednesday, 3 July 2024
I-CAR had a discussion on vehicle highlights from the 2024 Chicago Auto Show.
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