Volkswagen AG Approves AkzoNobel’s Lesonal Brand for Global Use
Vehicle manufacturer also renews approval of Sikkens.
Volkswagen Announces I-CAR Training Requirements for Certified Repair Facilities
Volkswagen of America, Inc., has announced that I-CAR training courses and the in-shop I-CAR Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Series are required components of the Volkswagen-Certified Collision Repair Facility Program. This program provides VW-certification for collision repair facilities that perform body repairs in accordance with Volkswagen’s safety standards and specifications. "I-CAR training will equip collision
Volkswagen Announces VW-Certified Collision Repair Facility Program
Volkswagen will allow dealers to either nominate their own collision repair facilities to be certified by Volkswagen or independent collision repair facilities that meet Volkswagen standards.
SCRS Announces Volkswagen of America Is Newest Corporate Member
Volkswagen of America, Inc., is the newest corporate member of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS). Corporate membership is only the most recent stage in the relationship between Volkswagen and SCRS. The two organizations first formed a working relationship at the OEM Collision Repair Roundtable, a group of vehicle manufacturers that meet on a
Volkswagen of America Selects OEConnection’s Online Technology for Its Genuine Advantage Collision Parts Marketing Program
OEConnection LLC, an online parts and service exchange in the automotive industry, announced today that Volkswagen of America, Inc. has selected OEConnection’s CollisionLink Web-based parts ordering and fulfillment solution for Volkswagen dealerships and its collision repair facility customers nationwide. Central to this agreement is CollisionLink’s Parts Marketing Administration (PMA) technology, which automates and manages automaker
Sealing Volkswagen Golf Hood Seams
On a typical busy day in the shop, many vehicle replacement parts are needed. Too often, some of these parts may be superseded, updated, discontinued or modified by the manufacturer. Unless you have access to vital factory Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), you may not be aware of the changes or updates concerning these parts. The
Addressing Water Intrusion in the Volkswagen Taillight Area
Vehicle manufacturers regularly publish Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), which are updates to repair procedures, techniques, part numbers, equipment and materials, as well as repair information for known issues reported from repair facilities and customers. Without prior knowledge of these updates, you and your team may service or repair a vehicle with outdated information. Or you
Genuine Volkswagen Wholesale Parts
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Repairing ’05-’07 Volkswagen Beetle Rear Bumper Covers
Many times during the course of a repair, fit and finish of a particular part is critical to the final outcome. A new part that has been replaced or removed for repair may just not look the same as when it was originally installed on the vehicle. Manufacturers often publish a procedure to correct, modify
Barenaked Ladies Spotted With Volkswagens
Despite the presence of Barenaked Ladies at Volkswagen’s recent “Driversfest,” held at the Pond of Anaheim, Calif., no one objected. In fact, many people cheered — men and women alike — as the Barenaked Ladies tirelessly performed onstage for nearly two hours.