I-CAR CEO and President John Van Alstyne discusses the organization’s planned initiatives for 2014.
To achieve a complete, safe and quality repair, pre- and post-repair scanning must be part of your BEV and HEV collision repair process.
To achieve a complete, safe and quality repair, pre- and post-repair scanning must be part of your battery electric vehicle (BEV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) collision repair process. This step should always be performed — no exceptions.
The integration of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) makes today's vehicles truly computers on wheels.
Whether you perform vehicle calibrations in-house or sublet them out, avoid the blame game with thorough and bulletproof documentation.
Troubleshooting the problem comes down to knowing the failure, vehicle or fixtures.
Don’t be the shop that puts a family at risk by not following OEM instructions on scanning and calibration and validating that a vehicle’s safety systems are functioning properly.
When it comes to battery electric vehicle (BEV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) repair safety, collision repair facility owners and operators cannot be over-prepared.
The challenge any company will face in expanding into electronics repair is that it will need to be able to work on multiple vehicle brands — all of which have different variables.
If you can’t get parts, then it makes sense to repair them. So maybe it’s time to dust off the old plastic welder and two-part bumper repair adhesives.
What constitutes custom paint? And what’s the difference between custom painting and collision painting?
What level of skill do you need to service your customers?
