Scanning and Recalibration: Addressing the Myths
The phrase, “scan to cover all diagnostics,” is being heard a lot in our industry, which creates a problem as a recalibration or a reprogram is not a scan. So let’s address some of the myths floating around out there.
VIDEO: Repairing Electronics After Scanning, Presented by Nissan
In the latest episode of Crunch Time with Jason Stahl, Stahl discusses what you must do after you scan a vehicle and find a diagnostic trouble code to make sure all aspects of the electronics are correct.
CIECA Forms New Calibration Committee
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has announced the formation of a new Standards Development Committee (SDC) focused on calibration.
Chasing Wires: Beyond Scanning in the Auto Body World
Scanning electronics, recalibrating sensors and reprogramming parts is a new part of our world we must adapt to. But there is one more aspect to address: chasing wires.
Windshield Centers, a TruRoad Company, Opens New Location in Madison, Wis.
Windshield Centers, a leading provider of in-shop and mobile auto glass repair, replacement and recalibration services, has opened a new location in Madison, Wis.
The Value of New Automotive Electronics
Studies done by government and insurance industry entities indicate that advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) have reduced severity in crashes, so you can expect more vehicles to feature this equipment as new models roll out.
Diagnostic Platform for Today’s Intelligent Vehicles
DriveCRASH, a new diagnostic platform from Drew Technologies, leverages OEM diagnostic tools and an infrastructure of more than 100 expert technicians to support collision shops focused on repairing intelligent vehicles.
Autel Releases Latest Video on MaxiSys MS908S Diagnostic Intelligence
Autel announced that it has released its latest promotional video on the Autel MaxiSys MS908S Diagnostic Intelligence system.
Crunch Time with Jason Stahl Episode 20: Using a Scan Tool, Presented by Autel
This episode features BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discussing using a scan tool to see the damage to the vehicle’s modules, communication networks, sensors and actuators.
U.S. Patent Office Awards AirPro Diagnostics Notice of Allowance on Patent
AirPro Diagnostics announced it has received a “Notice of Allowance” from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for U.S. Patent Application No. 14/849,084 for its process to remotely program vehicles across the internet utilizing vehicle manufacturer (OEM) software.
New Research from AAA Finds New Vehicle Technologies Double Repair Bills for Minor Collisions
According to new research from AAA, vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) such as automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and lane departure warning can cost twice as much to repair following a collision due to expensive sensors and their calibration requirements.
Crunch Time with Jason Stahl Episode 19: Repairs that Require Recalibration, Presented by Autel
This episode features BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discussing common and easily known repairs that require recalibration and also some hidden and surprising repairs that require recalibration.
