I-CAR Best Practice: Automotive Collision Repair Facility And Equipment

Posted on 17 July 2026

Periodically, I-CAR Repairability Summits are held to bring together collision industry stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop collision repair processes and best practices to repair late-model, collision-damaged vehicles. At one of these I-CAR Repairability Summits, the topic of repair facilities and equipment was discussed.

The I-CAR Automotive Collision Repair Facility and Equipment Best Practice is now available.

This is a resource designed to help the collision repair industry align equipment capabilities with the requirements necessary to perform complete, safe, and quality repairs.

Toyota/Lexus/Scion Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning Thursday, 28 July 2016
As the industry continues to ask if pre- and post-repair system scanning is necessary, Toyota/Lexus/Scion provides their answer.
Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning Statements Wednesday, 9 January 2019
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...
ADAS, Calibration, And Scanning Article Hotspot Monday, 14 January 2019
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...
BMW Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning - UPDATE Friday, 10 April 2020
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).
Honda/Acura Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning - UPDATE Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Honda /Acura has updated their position statement on pre- and post-repair scanning to give more clarification on what is expected for scanning.
Quickly Identifying Outer Quarter Panels w/Rolled Hem Flanges Monday, 5 March 2018
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...
General Motors Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning Friday, 21 October 2016
As the industry continues to ask, are pre- and post-repair scans necessary, General Motors provides their answer.
Restraints Wiring Repairs Monday, 23 May 2016
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.
Typical Calibration Requirements For Forward Radar Sensors Wednesday, 12 October 2016
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...
FCA/Stellantis Position Statement: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning Thursday, 9 June 2016
FCA/Stellantis has released a position statement related to pre- and post-repair system scanning.

I-CAR Best Practice: Automotive Collision Repair Facility And Equipment Friday, 17 July 2026
Periodically, I-CAR Repairability Summits are held to bring together collision industry stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop collision repair processes and best practices to repair...
App-Based Connected Services Considerations: Nissan/INFINITI Thursday, 16 July 2026
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SEMA 2025: Repair Planning Wednesday, 15 July 2026
I-CAR had numerous presentations at the 2025 SEMA show. Two of these presentations focus on repair planning.
I-CAR Repairers Realm: Counterfeit Parts - Collision Repair Parts - Coming Soon Friday, 10 July 2026
I-CAR is having a discussion on the growing issue of counterfeit collision repair parts.
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Honda The Joy Of Repair 2026: Volume 3 Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Honda has released the third volume of The Joy Of Repair newsletter.
Reading Kia Repair Procedures Wednesday, 1 July 2026
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Reading Hyundai/Genesis Repair Procedures Wednesday, 1 July 2026
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Volvo Windshield Replacement Position Statement Thursday, 25 June 2026
Volvo has updated its position statement on windshield replacements.
Volvo Glass Replacement Requirements: UPDATE Thursday, 25 June 2026
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