Update: OEM-Supplier Relations Study Shows Strong Gains for Toyota and Honda
Results of this year’s study show Toyota and Honda clearly on top and continuing to distance themselves from Ford, Nissan, FCA and GM who are headed in the opposite direction.
I-CAR Debuts New Courses on Refinish Quality and Honda & Acura Vehicles
Six enhanced courses offer improvements such as HD-quality videos, detailed imagery and charts, up-to-date technical content and OEM-specific information.
Honda Launches ProFirst Certified Program
Program is open to both independent and dealer-owned collision shops.
I-CAR Exclusively Delivers New Honda and Acura Vehicle-Specific Training
First two modules, Using Honda & Acura Service Information (HON10e) and Honda & Acura High-Strength Steel Repair (HON11e), launched on Feb. 9.
Honda Optimizes Airbag Awareness Site for Mobile Devices
Site designed to increase awareness among consumers of growing problem of counterfeit airbags.
Honda Launches Collision Information Website for Consumers
Collision.Honda.com will educate Honda owners on repairs, collision parts and insurance, plus what to do at the scene of an accident.
ARA Files Complaint with FTC Against Honda, Hyundai Over Statements on Recycled Parts
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced on Oct. 21 that it filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Hyundai Motor America and American Honda over the carmakers’ comments regarding the use of recycled auto parts. In Hyundai’s statement last August, the automaker said that using “aftermarket, imitation or recycled collision repair
I-CAR Introduces Collision Repair for Honda/Acura Vehicles Course
Industry professionals interested in understanding Honda’s vehicle-specific repair procedures will soon have a new training opportunity from I-CAR. I-CAR introduced its newest training course, Collision Repair for Honda and Acura Vehicles (HON01) to the industry on Oct. 10 during the NACE expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Jeff Peevy, I-CAR director
Honda Recommends Against Repairing with ‘Aftermarket, Counterfeit or Gray Market’ Parts
American Honda has released position statements on Honda and Acura Genuine Parts. The statements say that failing to repair Honda and Acura vehicles with OEM parts could compromise vehicle safety and performance, along with warranties. The position statements are reprinted below: HONDA GENUINE PARTSThe original parts used on a Honda automobile are designed and built
Honda Position Statement Advises Against Using Aftermarket, Salvaged Structural Parts in Collision Repairs
American Honda says it does not support the use of aftermarket, salvaged or recycled structural parts in collision repairs of its vehicles because the parts could compromise the way these vehicles absorb collision energy and put occupants at risk in future collisions. The company explained its reasoning in the following position statement: “Honda and Acura