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.
Scanning and Battery Support: It’s All About Power
A vehicle comes into your shop and you want to run a pre-repair scan. The vehicle’s battery is where you will get power to diagnose with a scan tool in the OBD port. So what if the battery is low on charge?
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.
Information and Training is Key for Scanning, Recalibration
I was talking to a body shop manager recently and asked him how he’s handling scanning at his shop. He said they only worry about it if there’s a light on the dash. Clearly he hadn’t heard of the dashlight myth.
Scanning: Original One Parts Discusses Importance of Pre- and Post-Repair Scanning
In episode 8 of Original One Parts’ Fast Fact Friday video series, Avery Hodge discusses the importance of pre- and post-repair scanning.
Snap-on Reminds Techs About Pre- and Post-Scanning
Snap-on reminds automotive repair technicians it’s good practice to perform a pre-scan before vehicle work is done to spot any hidden issues and make the customer aware of problems.
Upcoming Collision Industry Conference Adds Scanning to Topic Lineup
The upcoming Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting Aug. 7-8 in Atlanta will include a special committee presentation on scanning, diagnostics and calibrations.
Kia Releases Position Statement on Scanning
Kia Motors has announced in a position statement that shops should consider pre-and post-diagnostic scans essential after a vehicle is involved in a collision.
Connecticut Collision Repairer Wants Stronger Language from OEMs on Scanning
Mike Ferrucci of Ray’s CARSTAR Auto Body has been running into a challenge fixing cars correctly because, when it comes to scanning, he says insurers are using the OEMs’ language of “recommended” in their position statements against his shop.
GM’s Collision Repair Certification Program Will Measure Network Shops on Scanning, Repair Procedures
When General Motors launches its certified collision repair network later this year, body shops have told the automaker they’d like to see a program with “teeth.” It looks like GM has taken those suggestions to heart. “We are looking at a comprehensive program that is going to take into account a lot of aspects that
