ADAS Assessments: Porsche updates statement on bumper cover repairs with ADAS features
Toronto, Ontario — Porsche has released a “Restrictions on Sensor-Affecting Repairs to Porsche Bumpers” position statement related to repair precautions for vehicles equipped with advanced driver safety assistance system (ADAS) sensors near the bumper covers. Within the document, Porsche’s position statement specifically states that “if damaged bumpers are not properly repaired, painted or wrapped, this […]
Bumper Watch: Honda releases updated statement on bumper cover repairs for AcuraWatch 360-enabled vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Honda recently released a position statement for bumper cover repairs on models equipped with the AcuraWatch 360 system that details how the sensor units require extra consideration when performing repairs. Specifically, according to the position statement published by Repairer Driven News, “models equipped with AcuraWatch 360 have radar units behind front and […]
10K off a Tesla: Automaker offers more affordable cars to Canadian market
Ottawa, Ontario — Tesla is now offering North American buyers a new variant of its Model S or Model X at lower prices. While the two vehicles are $10,000 cheaper, these new “Standard Range” (SR) models come with a smaller range as well. The Model S SR has a 515-kilometre range, while the Model X […]
Plastic Surgery: CARSTAR Canada hosts Polyvance for plastic repair training session
Hamilton, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada welcomed its members to the company’s Hamilton, Ont., headquarters in early February for an exclusive training session with Polyvance. The plastic repair training was conducted by John Wilburn, the head instructor of plastic repair and refinishing at Polyvance. The day began with a classroom learning portion, presented by Bill Davidge […]
Malibu Malfunction: Improper welds spotted on 2022 Chevy Malibus, recall issued in Canada
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors-certified repairers ought to keep an eye out as several Chevrolet Malibus on Canadian roads have been identified to have been improperly welded in the assembly stage, leading to the potential for bumper-based ADAS sensors to be rendered non-functional. Transport Canada’s recall notice issued for the model, last updated on Dec. […]
What the Weld: DIY repairers put faith in $20 plastic weld tool
Toronto, Ontario — Have you ever found yourself begging for a smaller plastic repair tool during bumper repairs? TikTok may—or more likely, may not—have a fix for you. A video shared by TikTok user @rachel_meaders features the BONDIC Laser Liquid Plastic Welder—an itsy-bitsy plastic ‘welding’ tool that dispenses glue from one end while a UV […]
To Spite the Fascia: Ford places restrictions on bumper fascia repair
Toronto, Ontario — In an announcement put out by the American automaker last week, Ford has decided to place significant repair restrictions on all of the company’s ADAS-equipped bumper fascias going forward, a move likely to have ramifications felt across all sectors of the automotive industry. “During body repairs that involve front and rear bumper […]
Polyvance releases instructional video for Bumpersmith 2.0
Rainsville, Alabama — April 20, 2016 — Polyvance has released an instructional video for its Bumpersmith 2.0 system. The unit combines a nitrogen welder with a bumper repair station. According to a statement from Polyvance, the system was designed to support a bumper in almost any orientation, allowing a single technician to perform repairs without […]
