AAA Technology Update: ADAS Sensor Calibration Increases Repair Costs
ADAS Sensor Calibration Increases Repair Costs AAA put out a technology update talking about increasing repair costs and what it means for shops and customers. We found it not only had useful and engaging content, but the graphics and illustrations used to describe ADAS technologies and functionalities were clear and educational. Find the article here. […]
OEM Position Statements
The below information are the Position Statements from the vehicle manufacturers who have issued position statements on pre- and post-repair vehicle scanning. It includes statements from GM, Honda, Honda Canada, Infiniti, Mercedes, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota. GM Position Statements: 10/2016 • Pre- and Post-Scan of Collision Vehicles Honda American Position Statements 07/2016 • Post-Collision Diagnostic Scan and […]
TSB: Dodge Blind Spot
[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”30″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] TSB’s Dodge Blind Spot Posted on November 6, 2017 by Information provided by motologic.com This bulletin applies to 2013 Dodge Charger vehicles built between April 22, 2012, and Dec. 22, 2012, equipped with Blind Spot and Cross Path Detection. The owner may experience the blind spot indicator in either outside mirror flashing or on […]
CIC Meeting Morning Recap at SEMA
Oct. 31, 2017 — The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) kicked off today at the Renaissance Hotel on day one of SEMA. The meeting began with remarks by CIC Chairman, Guy Bargnes and a presentation from the Collision Industry Foundation on its disaster efforts with recent hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The Insurer-Repairer Relations Committee created a […]
FAQ’s
Many of our potential customers have the same questions. Technicians need to know what they will need on location, what type of scans the AirPro will complete and how it will stay charged. We always have someone available to answer any other questions that you may have. What is required for the AirPro to work […]
Repairer Driven News 10.2.2017- Texas auto body shop owes $31.5M for incorrect repair tied to fiery crash
Texas auto body shop owes $31.5M for incorrect repair tied to fiery crash By John Huetter on October 2, 2017 Business Practices | Legal | Repair Operations | Technology The Dallas-based shop was found responsible for 75 percent of the couple’s ordeal and the $42 million verdict the jury handed down Monday. The Dallas County jury attributed the other 25 percent of the […]
Subaru: Pre- and post-repair scan all vehicles since 2004 model year
[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”30″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Subaru: Pre- and post-repair scan all vehicles since 2004 model year By Repairer Driven News on July 28, 2017 Subaru this month released a position statement advising collision repairers to scan before and after a repair all vehicles dating back to the 2004 model year. Hopefully, that definitive start date for the procedure placates insurers who this […]
Collision Repair Mag-5-29-17- CCIF event highlights aftermarket scan tool capabilities
Toronto, Ontario — March 29, 2017 — The OEM-specific scan tools may deliver the best results, but the cost of lining them all up may be more than most shops would like. According to Michel Julien, founder of TeamXTremeTech, the cost of scan tools for the 16 most common car brands would run approximately $153,150 […]
Repairer Driven News 5.2.2017- CIECA to add support for scanning documentation in BMS data standard
CIECA to add support for scanning documentation in BMS data standard By John Huetter on May 2, 2017 In another sign of the necessity of vehicle diagnostics in modern auto body repair, CIECA announced Monday a “fast-tracked” plan to allow the transmission of scanning results through the Business Message Suite data standard. The Business Message Suite and its more widely […]
Repairer Driven News 3.24.2017 CCC’s 2017 ‘Crash Course’ offers look at scan, calibration pricing
CCC’s 2017 ‘Crash Course’ offers look at scan, calibration pricing By John Huetter on March 24, 2017 The realization that vehicle diagnostics needed to be a regular part of collision repairs shook up the auto body and insurance world in 2016, and CCC’s 2017 Crash Course provides data into how such OEM requirements are shaking […]
