GM Releases Statement Recommending Genuine GM Bumpers on Vehicles Equipped with Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems
General Motors has announced in a position statement that they are now recommending all GM vehicles with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) be repaired using Genuine GM bumpers to ensure the integrity and safety of the part and repair.
3M Now Offers Heavy-Duty Truck SOPs for METTON Material Repairs
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division announced that it now offers SOPs for repairing METTON LMR (liquid molding resin), a tough plastic material used to produce large or thick molded parts on heavy-duty trucks.
Ford: ‘Substantial Variations’ in Aftermarket Hood, Bumper Brackets for F-150
In the wake of the John Eagle Collision Center verdict, Ford Motor Co. commissioned an independent test of two frequently replaced F-150 aftermarket crash parts to determine if they would meet the automaker’s “dimensional design specifications.”
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.
BumperDoc Announces Purchase of Flagship San Diego Location
BumperDoc, which develops BumperDoc Express Auto Body Repair Centers, announced the sale of its original shop to the husband and wife team of Jess and R.J. Coons.
I-CAR Adds Courses on Plastic Repair, Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding
Further acting on the positive industry response to I-CAR’s Hands-On Skills Development curriculum launch in 2016, Plastic Repair and Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding join the previously introduced Rivet Bonding and MIG Brazing courses.
Wichita Body Shop Repairs Car the Insurer’s Way – Just to Prove a Point – and Shows Final Results in Viral Video
When an insurer insisted that shop owner Clay Hoberecht use all aftermarket parts to repair a 2016 Ford Fusion, he did just that – and showed the end results in a viral video.
It’s Deer Season in the Collision Repair Industry
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts says the frequency and severity of deer-related accidents are growing as quickly as the deer population in some markets.
Technical: Plastic Repair – Are You Getting Your Money’s Worth?
To get your money’s worth on plastic repairs, you need to communicate your goals and train to maintain consistency and quality.
Pre- and Post-Repair Scanning: Plugging into the Truth
Scanning has become a necessary step to determine whether all the sophisticated electronics and safety features in today’s high-tech vehicles are functioning properly – before and after the repair.
