OEMs on Scanning: In Their Own Words
As part of a scanning guide in the July 2017 issue, BodyShop Business published excerpts from the OEM position statements and comments from OEM representatives shedding more light on the need for diagnostic scanning.
John Eagle Collision Lawsuit: Dallas Couple Seeking $1 Million After Auto Body Shop Glued Car Roof
In a deposition, the body shop director said the shop performed repairs “according to the insurance company,” not based on the OEM procedures.
Service King: 70 Sites Have Earned Honda ProFirst Certification
Service King announced that 70 of its active locations have earned ProFirst certification from Honda.
Honda Approves Chief MI200T Spot Welder for Collision Repair
The MI200T now is available to dealers through Honda’s tool and equipment program.
AkzoNobel Adds Colorful Sparkle to New McLaren-Honda Formula 1 car
The new MCL32 features Tarocco Orange livery – a color developed by AkzoNobel in conjunction with McLaren-Honda.
GM, Honda Establish Joint Venture Operation
Automakers say they have established the auto industry’s first manufacturing joint venture to mass produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used in future products from each company.
Jerry’s ABRA Auto Body & Glass Earns Honda ProFirst Certification
The certification “provides confidence to Honda and Acura vehicle owners that the proper tools, equipment and training are in place for the repair center to perform high-quality auto body repairs.”
Technical: Change Keeps Coming
With car manufacturers scrambling to meet the CAFE regulations, change will not slow down anytime soon. So we need to stay current on repair recommendations.
OEMs to Examine Mixed-Material Technologies at Lightweight Vehicle Manufacturing Summit
Developed with Toyota, Ford and General Motors, the summit will feature a brand-new agenda which will examine the latest joining, forming and surface treatment technologies and their applications for mixed material structures.
OE Certification: Equipment Manufacturer Perspective
The sophisticated materials and complex technology in today’s vehicles are driving more interest in certified collision repair programs and OEM recognition on the supply side.
Honda Awards $36,000 to Three Collision Schools Through Collision Repair Education Foundation
These schools are part of Honda’s Professional Automotive Career Training Program (PACT) designed to provide students with real-world automotive repair education and training.
American Honda Announces Launch of ProFirst Quarterly Magazine
The focus of ProFirst Quarterly is to promote the ProFirst certified program and promote the complete and correct collision repair of all Honda and Acura automobiles.