Honda Recommends Against Repairing with ‘Aftermarket, Counterfeit or Gray Market’ Parts
American Honda has released position statements on Honda and Acura Genuine Parts. The statements say that failing to repair Honda and Acura vehicles with OEM parts could compromise vehicle safety and performance, along with warranties. The position statements are reprinted below: HONDA GENUINE PARTSThe original parts used on a Honda automobile are designed and built
I-CAR Bringing Technology Showcase and Professional Development Event to ASRW
I-CAR will return to Automotive Service Repair Week (ASRW) this year and offer an extended training schedule, including the premiere of an all-new I-CAR course, along with events on the show floor throughout the week and interactive sessions with I-CAR experts. ASRW includes the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE), the Congress of Automotive Repair
I-CAR Bringing Training and TechPro World Tour to SEMA Show
I-CAR will exhibit at the SEMA Show Nov. 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, as well as introduce the TechPro World Tour welding presentation and several collision repair training opportunities. The TechPro World Tour is a new live welding event that includes demonstrations on the show floor and provides attendees with the most current
American Honda Releases Position Statement on Vehicle Safety Recalls
American Honda has released a new position statement on vehicle safety recalls for Honda and Acura vehicles. The automaker is asking all vehicle repairers – dealer or independent – that perform work on Honda and Acura vehicles check for any applicable safety recalls when a vehicle is being repaired. “Your customer will likely view your
I-CAR Technology Showcase Returns with Collision Repair Training at NACE
I-CAR has announced that it will return to NACE in 2010 with its free I-CAR Technology Showcase on the show floor, along with paid course offerings. I-CAR has participated as an exhibitor and has offered its I-CAR Technology Showcase presentations since 2006. “I-CAR is extremely pleased to be returning to NACE and have the chance
Honda Position Statement Advises Against Using Aftermarket, Salvaged Structural Parts in Collision Repairs
American Honda says it does not support the use of aftermarket, salvaged or recycled structural parts in collision repairs of its vehicles because the parts could compromise the way these vehicles absorb collision energy and put occupants at risk in future collisions. The company explained its reasoning in the following position statement: “Honda and Acura
Presta Products Named Official Detailing & Paint Refinishing Product of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Presta Products announced its three-year partnership with Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Presta will be providing detailing and reconditioning chemicals for Mid-Ohio to maintain its school fleet of Honda and Acura vehicles. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is the Midwest’s destination for race, driving and riding enthusiasts. The course is home to a number of nationally sanctioned
Honda Issues Statement on Expansion of Driver’s Airbag Inflator Recall
An additional 378,758 vehicles in the U.S are being recalled. In total, Honda is aware of 12 incidents related to this issue as of February.
DEG Offers List of Conditions of OEM Bumper Covers when Shipped
The Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) has developed a matrix of major vehicle manufacturers (OEs) and the condition in which their bumper covers are shipped. DEG says it has received several inquiries regarding the varying condition in which OEs ship bumper covers (Raw, Primed, In Color, etc.) and related questions as to whether database labor reflects
American Honda Announces Body Shop Recognition Recipients
American Honda Motor Co, Inc. announced it has designated the first wave of collision repair to be recognized in the American Honda Body Shop Recognition program. The program is a collaborative agreement with OEConnection and the five main automotive refinish suppliers in the U.S., including DuPont Performance Coatings, PPG, BASF, Sherwin-Williams and AkzoNobel, to create