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Your 2021 Favorites: Top Articles

Posted on 06 January 2022 | Share:
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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 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 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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Top Ten Vehicle Specific Questions

Hyundai Does Hyundai have a sectioning procedure available?
Kia Does Kia have a sectioning procedure available?
2014 Jeep CherokeeIs there a procedure available for resetting the active headrestt?
Chevrolet Does Chevrolet have a warning against sectioning when there is no procedure?
BMW Can I-CAR send me BMW repair procedures?
Hyundai Does Hyundai have part replacement procedures available?
Honda What does Honda say about repairing damaged airbag system wiring harnesses?
Mercedes-Benz Can I-CAR send me Mercedes-Benz repair procedures?
Honda What does Honda say about straightening front lower rails?
Subaru Do you have to replace a front passenger airbag on a Subaru even if the airbag did not deploy? The repair information seems to indicate that it should.

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What does I-CAR say about using a recycled quarter panel assembly that includes the inner, outer, and reinforcements?
What does I-CAR say about straightening a kink?
Can I-CAR General Sectioning Guidelines be used?
What does I-CAR say about the decision to use recycled parts?
What does I-CAR say about replacing suspension parts in pairs?
What does I-CAR say about repairing damaged door intrusion beams?
What does I-CAR say about repairing damaged bumper reinforcements?
What does I-CAR say about repair tolerances?
What does I-CAR say about using recycled airbags?
What does I-CAR say about repairing damaged crush boxes?