GM Repair Insights: Winter 2025
- Posted on 10 March 2025
The winter edition of General Motors (GM) Repair Insights magazine is now available.

The winter edition of General Motors (GM) Repair Insights magazine is now available.
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 Genesis has to say.
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 Hyundai has to say.
What should you do when a damaged Rivian comes into your repair facility? Can you measure it? Can it be straightened? What needs to be replaced?
A simple bumper repair on a modern vehicle may not be as simple as it seems. New technologies like blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) utilize sensors behind the bumper covers. The ability for these sensors to be able to see clearly requires special caution when considering a bumper repair. Many OEMs have different requirements when it comes to repairing bumper covers with ADAS. So, what does Genesis say on the subject?
A simple bumper repair on a modern vehicle may not be as simple as it seems. New technologies like blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) utilize sensors behind the bumper covers. The ability for these sensors to be able to see clearly requires special caution when considering a bumper repair. Many OEMs have different requirements when it comes to repairing bumper covers with ADAS. So, what does Hyundai say on the subject?
I-CAR staff discussed recent developments in SATA equipment and technology.
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 operation checks for Ford/Lincoln park assist sensors.
Honda released a Body Repair News bulletin for the 2026 Passport. This document contains at a glance information for this model.
The fall edition of General Motors (GM) Repair Insights magazine is now available.
Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. Vacuum coolant fillers can cut down on comebacks as well as speed up an everyday process.
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 temperature limits based on the type of metal being repaired, while other OEMs have restrictions on using heat at all. Let's see what Rivian has to say.
What should you do when a damaged Jaguar Land Rover comes into your repair facility? Can it be straightened? What is a structural part? What type of equipment is required?
Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. Plug weld prep is not only a key factor in a successful repair but also in productivity.
I-CAR had a discussion on compressed air filtration.
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...
Honda /Acura has updated their position statement on pre- and post-repair scanning to give more clarification on what is expected for scanning.
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).
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 now provides mechanical, electrical, and trim (MET) training for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). This training is a new requirement for Jaguar Land Rover Authorized Collision Repair Centers.
I-CAR had a discussion on spot welder machine technology, setup, and maintenance.
Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. Checking proper fit-up of exterior panels is vital for a successful repair when replacing...
Attending the SEMA Show in Las Vegas this year? Well, I-CAR will be providing many different opportunities to connect with you at this year’s show.
Ford has released the third installment of their On Target publication for 2025.
Are you looking for OEM emergency response guides (ERGs)? The Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team has located these guides and either houses them on the RTS website, provides links to...
Ford/Lincoln released updated position statements about repairing bumper covers on vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
A simple bumper repair on a modern vehicle may not be as simple as it seems. New technologies like blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)...
I-CAR has developed courses that provide an overview of collision repair and electromechanical repair for current Mazda vehicles.
Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. Deciding to repair or replace a damaged panel is a daily decision, but it is more...