Scanning and Recalibration: Thinking Beyond the Sheet Metal
Mechanical repairs such as alignments and replacement of suspension parts all may have considerations as to post-repair scans or recalibrations.
Scanning and Battery Support: It’s All About Power
A vehicle comes into your shop and you want to run a pre-repair scan. The vehicle’s battery is where you will get power to diagnose with a scan tool in the OBD port. So what if the battery is low on charge?
New Vehicle Electronics: Scanning, Recalibration and ADAS
When it comes to repairing or replacing ADAS components, it’s not just what you know but when you know.
Kia Releases Position Statement on Scanning
Kia Motors has announced in a position statement that shops should consider pre-and post-diagnostic scans essential after a vehicle is involved in a collision.
Hyundai Position Statement: Auto Body Shops Should Perform Pre- and Post-Repair Scans
Hyundai on March 28 joined the growing list of OEMs calling for pre- and post-repair scans of collision-damaged vehicles.
GM’s Collision Repair Certification Program Will Measure Network Shops on Scanning, Repair Procedures
When General Motors launches its certified collision repair network later this year, body shops have told the automaker they’d like to see a program with “teeth.” It looks like GM has taken those suggestions to heart. “We are looking at a comprehensive program that is going to take into account a lot of aspects that
Simple Repair Job Convinced MSO to Develop Procedures for Scanning, Diagnostics and Recalibration
One of our good customers got in a very minor accident with his new Honda Pilot. The job was a simple one: Replace the bumper, right front fender and door mirror, and repair a small dent on the door.
Automotive Service Association to Present ‘In-House Moneymakers’ Webinar on Scanning
On Feb. 21, the Automotive Service Association will present “In-House Moneymakers,” a webinar on pre- and post-repair diagnostic scanning.
Bosch, Automotive Service Association to Present Webinar Training Series on Scanning, Recalibration
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and Bosch are collaborating on a new webinar series that will cover diagnostic issues facing today’s collision and mechanical repair shops.
Columbus, Ohio, TV News Investigator Looks at Vehicle Scanning
Investigative reporter Mike Jackson explains that scanning is needed “to make sure that all the computers in your vehicle are connected to each other and all of your safety features are working properly.”
