Onslaught of Vehicle Technology Drives Need for Diagnostic Scanning in Collision Repair
During a presentation at Centerline CARSTAR Collision in Strongsville, Ohio, Jake Rodenroth of asTech talked about the changing landscape of collision repair, the ever-growing sophistication of vehicles and the importance of plugging into OEM repair procedures by performing pre- and post-repair diagnostic scans.
Editor’s Notes: Scanning the Horizon
Thanks to the Automotive Management Institute (AMi), I recently had the opportunity to take one of their new online course offerings on the hottest topic in the collision repair industry today: scanning.
AirPro Diagnostics Selected as Preferred Provider for Remote Scanning in Canadian ARA Shops
The Automotive Retailers Association of British Columbia select AirPro for delivering OEM dealership-level scanning and programming functionality to its more than 300 collision repair shop members.
Chubb Insurance Says It Will Pay for Pre- and Post-Repair Scans
Insurer communicates to collision repairers that they are going to allow for and pay for pre- and post-repair scans on all “modern” vehicles 1990 and newer.
CIC Emerging Technologies Committee Invites Input on Pre- and Post-Repair Scans and Diagnostic Repairs
The Scanning & Diagnostics in Collision Repair Task Force, comprised of OEMs, repairers, equipment companies, trade groups and insurers, have been working together to discuss the topic and identify issues and possible solutions.
SCRS Announces Panelists for OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit Session on Scanning
The summit will continue to focus on emerging trends in vehicle construction and technology, and how those aspects influence vehicle repairability.
VIDEO: Documenting Vehicle Scans
The importance of pre- and post-repair scanning and scan tools that can produce reports you can share with customers.
Mitchell Issues Fourth Quarter 2018 Industry Trends Report
The latest Industry Trends Report keeps readers up-to-date on the effects the increasing complexity of today’s vehicles will have on collision repairs – especially the need for pre- and post-repair scanning and the advantages of Mitchell Cloud Estimating and integrated repair procedures.
SCRS: Hyundai Position Statements ‘Small Step in Right Direction’
During the April 10 SCRS open board meeting, SCRS Executive Director Aaron Schulenburg acknowledged that Hyundai’s position statements on pre- and post-repair scanning and the use of reconditioned steel or aluminum wheels was “a small step in the right direction.”
Bosch and ASA Partner for Advanced Collision and Diagnostic Training Webinar Series
The series will cover diagnostic tool selection, pre- and post-repair scanning, module reprogramming, ADAS recalibration and more.
