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.
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.
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.
Automotive Refinish: Profitability in the Paint Shop
With tighter profit margins today, we need to track our paint and materials usage and a host of other numbers. After all, if you can’t measure it,
you can’t manage it.
Help Wanted: Auto Body Shop Seeking ‘Advanced Driver-Assist and Safety-Systems Tech’
Does your body shop have the right technicians to diagnose collision damage, research OEM technical information and perform the necessary scans, recalibrations and post-repair quality checks on today’s technology-rich vehicles?
How Can Collision Repair Shops Keep up with Advanced Vehicle Technology?
With all the new technology coming out in vehicles, how is a repairer to keep up with all the necessary training and acquire the necessary equipment and other related expenses at the current labor rate?
When in Doubt … Sub It Out!
I have a repair where the responsible insurer has refused to provide for sublet charges, saying that they aren’t responsible if we can’t perform the function. How should I respond?
Audatex Launches Vehicle Health Check
The next-generation vehicle scan, diagnostic and repair solution delivers comprehensive and accurate full system scans of the computer systems in today’s vehicles to ensure their operability before putting them back on the road after a collision or mechanical repair, according to Audatex.
Technical: Recalibrations – Are You Aiming in the Right Direction?
Scanning is about clearing a code, whereas recalibrations are about making sure everything is aimed or that all components can talk to each other when activated. Know the difference.
Is Your Body Shop Planning for Scanning?
What’s the best way to handle scanning, purchasing a scan tool or subletting your scanning or recalibration? I wish there was one plan or program that fits all, but there isn’t.
