To Repair or Replace Plastic Parts? That is the Ultimate Question, and Depending on How You Answer May Help Your Bottom Line.
Many OEM trends affect the way we make repairs in the market today—from complicated electronics and accident avoidance systems and sensors to vehicle designs with lighter weight, dissimilar metals, and plastics. Keeping up with all these industry trends, required trainings, ongoing certifications and proper maintenance of standard operating procedures can be challenging for collision repair
Mitchell, asTech Introduce Integrated Solution for OEM Scanning
Mitchell and asTech have introduced the MD-OE22, a new diagnostic solution that combines asTech’s OEM scanning device and remote services with Mitchell’s cloud-based ecosystem and collision repair software.
Aluminum Repair and Training (VIDEO)
Just because you’re trained in aluminum repair for one OEM doesn’t mean you’re trained for other OEMs.
Registration Opens for 2022 HD Repair Forum
The event is set to return to the historic Hilton Fort Worth April 5-6, 2022.
AASP/NJ to Present OEM Certification Success Seminar in January
“OEM Certification Success: Dos and Don’ts” will be presented by Dave Gruskos of Reliable Automotive Equipment on Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Clark, N.J.
Collision Repair Expert: Brace Yourself For More Change
To succeed in this new world of mobility and smart technologies, repairers will have to adapt and change at unprecedented speed.
Bosch Adds Remote OEM Diagnostic Capabilities to Scan Tools
The new offering is designed for automotive and collision repair shops in need of access to OEM diagnostic software for diagnostic, insurance or other repair requirements.
Auto Body Repair: Rivet Bonding Basics
Bud Center of I-CAR discusses the basics of rivet bonding, a growing technical area of collision repair work.
ADAS Quick Reference Now Part of ALLDATA Repair and Collision
ALLDATA’s latest update makes it easy for repairers to instantly access ADAS information, direct from the OEMs.
SCRS Announces ADAS and Safety Panel Lineup for SEMA OEM Summit
Abey Abraham and Scott Ulnick will give a market-based overview on the nuances of ADAS and a practical view on key existing technology and developments that can be expected in vehicles.
