OEM Technical Information Matrix Update: Kia

Posted on 24 July 2014 Print

The OEM Technical Information Matrix has been updated to include Kia information. The corresponding, Collision Repair Information Availability chart has also been updated on the Kia-specific OEM Information page.

We were able to confirm that Kia has collision repair information available for many of the categories that are identified in the OEM Technical Information Matrix including body construction material identification, structural sectioning procedures, and outer body panel sectioning procedures. For specifics from Kia, go to www.kiatechinfo.com.

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