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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.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has updated the web address of the TechAuthority repair information website to www.techauthority.com This new website changes how to find the collision repair information you need.

The method for replacing the outer box side on the 2015 Ford F-150 has been a popular area of discussion, and many people are asking, "What are my options and is one missing?"

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.

The I-CAR developed OEM Partial Parts Replacement Search on the RTS Portal now features all Mercedes-Benz vehicles through model year 2015.

The I-CAR developed OEM Partial Parts Replacement Search on the RTS Portal now features all Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram vehicles through model year 2015.

There's some confusion in the industry about the term MIG "pulse" welding - so let's take a closer look at it.

In case you missed it, Wendy Malone from General Motors presented "The All New 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Cab Structure" at Great Designs in Steel 2015.

There's a new addition to the OEM Information page for Volkswagen. An icon has been added that will link you to a page containing Volkswagen Position Statements.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has updated the TechAuthority repair information website to www.techauthority.com/ This new website changes how to find the collision repair information you need.

The I-CAR developed OEM Partial Parts Replacement Search on the RTS Portal now features all General Motors makes including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC hybrid vehicles through the 2015 model year.

The I-CAR developed OEM Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Disable Search has been updated to include all General Motors makes including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC hybrid vehicles through the 2015 model year.

In case you missed it, John Reed from Ford Motor Company presented "Advanced High-Strength Steel Technologies in the 2015 Ford Edge" at Great Designs in Steel 2015.