Mitchell Diagnostics System Enhanced for FCA Secure Gateway and Turbo-Speed Scanning
Mitchell’s all-makes scan tools from Bosch offer full access to FCA secure vehicle networks and dramatic speed improvements for pre- and post-repair scanning.
Vehicle Scanning and Recalibration Shockers
In my travels, I hear many shocking statements from collision repairers across the country that prove we have a long way to go when it comes to education on scanning and recalibration.
How an MSO Does Scanning and Recalibration
There isn’t a simple one-size-fits-all solution to address the scanning and recalibration of vehicles with ADAS today. Here’s how we’re tackling it at my CARSTAR locations.
ASA Collision Operations Committee Concerned with State Farm’s Scanning Document
The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Collision Operations Committee is expressing concern about a State Farm document on scanning released at the recent Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting in Nashville.
Mike Anderson Debuts Scanning, Negotiations Course at NORTHEAST
Anderson’s new seminar was designed to address shops’ complaints about insurers not paying for pre- and post-repair scans.
Chasing Wires: Beyond Scanning in the Auto Body World
Scanning electronics, recalibrating sensors and reprogramming parts is a new part of our world we must adapt to. But there is one more aspect to address: chasing wires.
Ford Releases Position Statement on Scanning
Ford Motor Co. announced that it has released a position statement on scanning, which includes that: all Ford Motor Company vehicles from and including model year 2010 forward involved in a collision require a pre-repair diagnostic scan during the estimation phase of a collision repair to properly identify all required repairs.
VIDEO: Creating a Scanning Process, Presented by FinishMaster
In this video, BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discusses how to create a scanning process, starting with the first step of deciding whether it is necessary to conduct a pre-repair scan and/or post-repair scan on a vehicle.
Subaru Changes Position Statement on Scanning
Subaru has released an updated scanning position statement in which they now require pre- and post-repair diagnostic checks on all vehicles 2004 and later.
Scanning for Proper Collision Repair Planning
Scanning is one of the hottest topics in the collision repair industry today. I believe the best way to approach this subject is not from a repairer’s perspective but a post-repair inspector’s.
