Body Bangin’: Getting the Max Out of Your OEM Certifications
Micki Woods interviews Rachel Collector and Patrick Porter on how to maximize OEM certifications.
OEM Training, Tech Compensation and the Tech Shortage
Where do you see the industry heading as far as OEM training is concerned, especially with all the consolidation going on?
CIECA Forms OEM Repair Procedures Committee
CIECA has announced the formation of a new Standards Development Committee focused on OEM repair procedures and build sheet data.
Survey Shows 73% of Body Shops Use ALLDATA for OEM Info
A recent survey from Collision Advice showed that ALLDATA continues to be the most popular choice among body shops for researching OEM repair information and procedures.
I-CAR Appoints Scott Kaboos to New OEM Technical Lead Role
Kaboos joins I-CAR following several years with American Honda Motor, where he led the development of Honda’s Collision Repair Technical and Training Programs.
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.
BASF Releases 2021 Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings
BASF’s 2021 color report indicates that the achromatic colors – white, black, gray and silver – are still the most popular.
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.
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.
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.
