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Your 2021 Favorites: Top Articles

Posted on 06 January 2022 | Share: | Print Print

As 2022 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 2021.

The most popular article titled Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning Position Statements was published in January of 2019 and made our top 20 list this year and previous years. This article is a compiled list of I-CAR's Repairability Technical Support (RTS) articles that highlight OEMs that have a pre- and post-repair system scanning position statement, and how to find them. In addition, there is information on the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) position statements as well.

You will also notice that advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and calibration continue to remain a popular topic. As the use of ADAS continues to grow, understanding its functionality and repair procedures remains imperative to the collision repair industry.

The top 20 articles of 2021 are:

  1. Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning Position Statements
  2. Toyota/Lexus/Scion Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning
  3. ADAS, Calibration, And Scanning Article Hotspot
  4. Subaru Position Statement: Pre- and Post- Repair System Scanning - UPDATE
  5. New Calibration Requirement From General Motors
  6. Honda/Acura Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning - UPDATE
  7. ADAS Features Standard on the 2019 Toyota Highlander
  8. Industry Trends: Active Child Safety Lock
  9. Typical Calibration Requirements For Forward Radar Sensors
  10. General Motors Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning
  11. Back-To-Basics: Vehicle Protection When Welding
  12. Typical Calibration Requirements For Blind Spot Sensors
  13. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): Don't Just Clear Codes
  14. Nissan/INFINITI Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning - UPDATE
  15. Common Mistakes: Body Filler On Bumpers
  16. FCA/Stellantis Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning
  17. BMW Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning - UPDATE
  18. Awareness of Changing Refrigerant Types
  19. Quickly Identifying Outer Quarter Panels w/Rolled Hem Flanges
  20. Calibration Research Tips: Subaru EyeSight - UPDATE

The RTS team will continue to regularly publish new articles, with the latest and greatest collision repair information. You can also follow us on Twitter.

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