| Y | Yes (Includes Limited Availability) |
| DNU | Do Not Use |
| N | No Information Available |
| I-CAR Researching Published OEM Information |
| OEM | Body Construction Materials Identification | Body Construction Material Repair Guidelines | Foams, Sealers, and Adhesive Locations and Product Requirements | Partial Service Part/Assembly Replacement Procedures at Factory Seams | Structural Sectioning Procedures | Outer Body Panel Sectioning Procedures | Collision Repair Attachment Methods, Description, and Equipment Requirements | Weld-Through Primer Required | Corrosion Protection Methods and Materials | Stationary Glass Adhesives - Flange Prep Requirements | Adhesives May Be Used to Replace Welds on Exterior Body Panels if Not Specified in Model-Specific Manual | Collision Information Website Access F = Free D = Daily/ Multi-Day M = Monthly A = Annually N = None |
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| Acura | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y / DNU | Y | N | DNU | D, M, A |
| Alfa Romeo | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | DNU | F, D, M, A | |
| Audi | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | D, M, A |
| BMW | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | DNU | D, M, A | |
| Buick | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | F, D, M, A | |
| Cadillac | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | F, D, M, A | |
| Chevrolet | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | F, D, M, A | |
| Chrysler | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | DNU | F, D, M, A | ||
| Dodge | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | DNU | F, D, M, A | ||
| Fiat | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | DNU | F, D, M, A | ||
| Ford | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | F, D, M, A | |
| Genesis | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N | D, M, A | |
| GMC | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | F, D, M, A | |
| Honda | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y / DNU | Y | N | DNU | D, M, A |
| Hyundai | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N | D, M, A | |
| INFINITI | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | DNU | D, M, A | |
| Jaguar | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N | D, M, A |
| Jeep | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | DNU | F, D, M, A | ||
| Kia | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N | D, M, A | |
| Land Rover | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N | D, M, A |
| Lexus | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | DNU | D, M, A | |
| Lincoln | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | F, D, M, A | |
| Maserati | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N | A | |
| Mazda | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N | D, M, A | |
| Mercedes-Benz | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N | D, M, A | |
| Mini | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | DNU | D, M, A | |
| Mitsubishi | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N | D, M, A | |
| Nissan | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | DNU | D, M, A | |
| Porsche | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | D, M, A | |
| RAM | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | DNU | F, D, M, A | ||
| Rivian | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | F | ||
| Subaru | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N | N | D, M, A | |
| Tesla | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | DNU | F |
| Toyota | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | DNU | D, M, A | |
| Volkswagen | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N | D, M, A | |
| Volvo | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N | D, M, A |
*Click on the boxes with blue letters for supporting articles and documentation.
| Column Heading | Description |
|---|---|
| Body Construction Materials Identification | Identify exterior and body structure materials - steel, aluminum, plastic,etc. |
| Body Construction Material Repair Guidelines | Material Specifics - Steel is DP 590, limited cold straightening, etc |
| Foams, Sealers, and Adhesive Locations and Product Requirements | Location and specific types of materials - Acoustic, Rigid, or Structural Foams |
| Partial Service Part/Assembly Replacement Procedures at Factory Seams | Documented OEM procedures for using factory seams to replace a portion of an assembly that is not serviced separately. This does not mean that the OEM allows disassembling an assembly without a procedure. |
| Structural Sectioning Procedures | Documented OEM procedures for installing a partial part using sectioning |
| Outer Body Panel Sectioning Procedures | Documented OEM procedures for installing a partial outer body panel using sectioning. Outer body panels include the outer uniside. |
| Collision Repair Attachment Methods, Description, and Equipment Requirements | Spot or MIG welding, riveting, or bonding detail and location |
| Weld-Through Primer Required | Weld-through primer requirements for weld flange preparation for welding |
| Corrosion Protection Methods and Materials | Anti-corrosion materials and application equipment |
| Stationary Glass Adhesives - Flange Prep Requirements | Whether basecoat and clearcoat, or just 2K primer should be applied to larger areas on replacement part pinchwelds where stationary glass is mounted |
| Adhesives May Be Used to Replace Welds on Exterior Body Panels if Not Specified in Model-Specific Manual | Documented OEM statement on whether it is acceptable to use structural adhesive to attach a part that was welded-on from the factory. More common on roofs and quarter panels |
| Collision Information Website Access | Collision information minimum subscription - free, or subscription by the day, several days, month, or annual only |
