Scanning and Recalibration: Not the Same
Many shops tend to use the terms “pre-repair scanning,” “post-repair scanning” and “post-repair calibration” interchangeably – when, in reality, they are separate procedures.
Border Tax, NAFTA Exit Could Hurt U.S. Auto Industry
A Boston Consulting Group study concluded that car prices, vehicle sales, supply chain decisions and industry employment all could take a hit from the proposals.
Database Enhancement Gateway Admin Brings Collision Repair Experience, ‘Fresh Perspective’
Danny Gredinberg has taken over the helm of the Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG), bringing nearly 16 years of collision repair experience as a certified technician, estimator and senior technical repair advisor.
Dissecting Today’s Vehicles
With the advanced materials in today’s vehicles, looking up the OE procedures has become a necessity.
SCRS Video: Don’t Lump Scanning, Calibration into One Bucket
In a new Society of Collision Repair Specialists video, “Scanning, Diagnostics and Calibration,” collision repairers talk about the process of scanning for and clearing diagnostic trouble codes, as well as the definitions.
Study: Consumers Increasingly Skeptical of Self-Driving Vehicle Technology, But Clamoring for Collision Mitigation
Consumers already are growing wary of self-driving vehicles, but they’re ready to embrace any technology that helps them avoid collisions.
Onslaught of Vehicle Technology Drives Need for Diagnostic Scanning in Collision Repair
During a presentation at Centerline CARSTAR Collision in Strongsville, Ohio, Jake Rodenroth of asTech talked about the changing landscape of collision repair, the ever-growing sophistication of vehicles and the importance of plugging into OEM repair procedures by performing pre- and post-repair diagnostic scans.
ADAS Calibrations: Lessons Learned
When navigating the complexity and challenges of ADAS, apply the lessons you’ve learned … and be open to learning more.
Facebook Interest Groups: Down the Rabbit Hole We Go
I joined a Honda Civic 11th Gen Facebook group and quickly realized I was out of my element.
Glue Pulling: Auto Body Shop Efficiency and Cleaner Repairs
One relatively new method of collision repair growing in popularity, relevance and value is glue pull repair.
