Scanning and Recalibration: It’s an Exciting Time
Looking at ADAS as an opportunity and not a problem could alter your perspective on the changes we’re experiencing.
Scanning and Recalibration: Addressing the Myths
The phrase, “scan to cover all diagnostics,” is being heard a lot in our industry, which creates a problem as a recalibration or a reprogram is not a scan. So let’s address some of the myths floating around out there.
Volvo Issues Position Statement on Pre- and Post-Repair Scanning
Volvo has released a position statement that requires pre- and post-repair scanning on all model years 1996 and beyond.
VIDEO: Repairing Electronics After Scanning, Presented by Nissan
In the latest episode of Crunch Time with Jason Stahl, Stahl discusses what you must do after you scan a vehicle and find a diagnostic trouble code to make sure all aspects of the electronics are correct.
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.
Crunch Time with Jason Stahl Episode 18: Scanning and Recalibration, Presented by Autel
This episode features BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discussing the difference between a scan and a recalibration and also the difference between a static recalibration and a dynamic recalibration.
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.
