I-CAR Collision Reporter - The Customer Issue

Posted on 13 July 2022

The nineteenth installment of the I-CAR Collision Reporter - The Customer Issue has been released. This issue focuses on the many customers of the entire inter-industry which I-CAR serves.

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I-CAR Repairers Realm: Plastic Repair Series - Part Two: Plastic Bumper Repair - Now Available

Posted on 08 July 2022

I-CAR continues a three-part series with a discussion with industry experts on plastic repair.

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Step-By-Step: Accessing Genesis Repair Information

Posted on 07 July 2022

Per your requests, we are adding step-by-step instructions on how to access the vehicle maker service 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 Genesis OEM Information page.

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I-CAR General Motors Company (GMC) Hummer Electric Vehicle (EV) Course

Posted on 01 July 2022

With the release of the Hummer EV, I-CAR has developed a course that overviews several features on the vehicle as well as repairability.

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Corrosion Protection Guidelines: Tesla

Posted on 30 June 2022

A key factor in collision repair is making long-lasting repairs. When a vehicle is repaired, many areas of corrosion protection are disturbed. This creates corrosion hot spots that left untreated will lead to corrosion and potentially a repair failure. However, there are certain precautions that can be taken to safely and properly restore the corrosion protection, throughout the repair process. OEMs often give specifications on restoring corrosion protection. These specifications generally include seam sealers, adhesives, foam fillers, and cavity waxes. Let's take a look at what Tesla says.

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2022 SkillsUSA National Competition Results

Posted on 27 June 2022

The 2022 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference took place on June 23rd, 2022. Every year I-CAR sends volunteers (virtually in 2021) to judge the collision repair technology competition. Let’s take a look at this year’s results.

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Weld-Through Primer Guidelines: Tesla - UPDATE

Posted on 24 June 2022

Weld-through primers are generally a zinc-based product that are applied to the mating surfaces prior to welding. Corroding zinc forms zinc oxide which protects the steel. This is called sacrificial corrosion. For a quality weld to be made it’s required that the weld-through primer be removed from the direct weld zone before welding the joint when GMA welding. Many OEMs have a position on when and how to use weld-through primer or when it shouldn’t be utilized. Let’s see what Tesla recommends and where this information can be found.

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Repairing A Vehicle With Vinyl Wrap Or Paint Protection Film

Posted on 23 June 2022

Vinyl wraps and paint protection film (PPF) are becoming increasingly popular. These products are going to influence the overall repair planning and process. Let’s take a look at some considerations when creating a repair plan.

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Calibration Research Tips: Nissan/INFINITI Module Programming

Posted on 20 June 2022

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 closer look at Nissan/INFINITI module programming.

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Locating OEM-Approved HV Tools: Hyundai

Posted on 17 June 2022

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.

The RTS team is researching how to find these tools to make it easier for technicians performing these tasks. As we research the location of these special tools, we are compiling the information in a series of OEM-specific articles.

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Non-SRS Wiring Repairs: Jaguar Land Rover

Posted on 17 June 2022

What is a non-SRS wiring repair? It is the repairing of an electrical component that is not part of the supplemental restraints system circuit (usually identified by yellow wire looms). As technology increases on vehicles, so does the number of components that utilize electricity. Many of the sensors and modules are becoming smarter and more sensitive. If the wire is too long, the wrong gauge, or spliced in the wrong location, it can cause malfunctions in the components that it’s powering. Many OEMs have different restrictions and guidelines for repairing wiring that does not control SRS components. On the other hand, there are OEMs that don’t allow wiring repairs at all, so full harness replacement is the only option.

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Refinishing Park Assist Sensors: Tesla

Posted on 15 June 2022

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 Tesla has to say.

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Calibration Research Tips: Ford/Lincoln ADAS Suites

Posted on 09 June 2022

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 closer look at Ford/Lincoln.

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GM Repair Insights: Spring 2022

Posted on 08 June 2022

A spring edition of the General Motors (GM) Repair Insights magazine is now available.

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Repairer Driven News: 8 OEMs Update HV Vehicle ERGs

Posted on 03 June 2022

Repairer Driven News (RDN) released an article highlighting OEMs that have updated their emergency response guides (ERGs) based on handling high-voltage (HV) vehicle fires.

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