Bosch Adds Repair-Source OEM Service and Repair Information Database to ADS Scan Tools
Bosch Automotive Aftermarket has announced the addition of Repair-Source, what it claims is the largest comprehensive library of OEM service and repair information in North America, to its ADS series professional diagnostic scan tools.
Collision Industry Conference to Examine Impact of ADAS/Safety Systems on Auto Body Industry
The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting to be held Jan. 16-17, 2019 in Palm Springs, Calif., will include a discussion on the impact ADAS/safety systems and vehicle safety technologies has made throughout the collision industry.
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.
Ford Releases Position Statement on Scanning
Ford Motor Co. announced that it has released a position statement on scanning, which includes that: all Ford Motor Company vehicles from and including model year 2010 forward involved in a collision require a pre-repair diagnostic scan during the estimation phase of a collision repair to properly identify all required repairs.
Mitchell Secures Patent for Diagnostic System
Mitchell International announced that it has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its Mitchell Diagnostics system.
VIDEO: Creating a Scanning Process, Presented by FinishMaster
In this video, BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discusses how to create a scanning process, starting with the first step of deciding whether it is necessary to conduct a pre-repair scan and/or post-repair scan on a vehicle.
Automotive Service Association Hosts Collision Trade Briefing on OEM Repair Procedures
The event was a follow-up to a news conference held last summer in Atlanta by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and ASA, where the organizations announced a joint effort in 2019 to encourage states to approve legislation aimed at protecting consumers and shop owners.
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.
