The Right Direction: 2023 Ford F-150 adaptive energy absorption steering column must be replaced if deployed during collision, according to Ford OnTarget newsletter
Detroit, Michigan — In its most recent OnTarget newsletter, Ford outlines some new safety technology present on the 2023 Ford F-150, particularly regarding the sensitive repair requirements of the supplemental restraint system (SRS) on the model, as found in the adaptive energy absorption steering column. The 2023 Ford F-150’s adaptive absorption steering column includes a […]
Clip Tips: Subaru makes select mounting, spacing clips available to repairers
Toronto, Ontario — One small clip can make a big difference—Subaru knows this and is making sure mounting and spacer clips for select airbag curtain modules are made available to repairers. These clips will be usable on model year 2015 to 2022 Outbacks and Legacys; MY 2018 to 2022 Crosstreks; MY 2019 to 2022 Foresters […]
Wait! We Can Explain: High cost of repairs draws attention from the New York Times
Toronto, Ontario — Like the troubled sibling who feels they receive all criticism and no praise, the collision repair industry rarely enters news headlines for its positive characteristics, and again finds itself in the crosshairs of a prolific news outlet for the high cost of repairs. The New York Times published a story on Monday […]
Time is Money: Rhode Island bill requires insurers pay for OEM procedures, expedite appraisals
Providence, Rhode Island — America’s tiniest state just made a big move in collision repair as Rhode Island’s general assembly passed into legislation a ruling that would require insurers to cover the cost of OEM repair procedures. These amendments to the Unfair Claims Practices Act, signed off by Gov. Daniel McKee last week, introduce a […]
OE Transparency: New Ford On Target newsletter dives into windshield-based features
Toronto, Ontario — Ford offered repairers a glimpse at its OEM glass and the many components that transform it from a window to an advanced piece of technology, in its most recent On Target newsletter. The first edition of On Target for 2023 features a breakdown of the cameras and composition of the windshields on […]
Frames, Glass and ADAS: Ford’s first On Target newsletter of 2023 goes deep on materials, glass functionality and more
Toronto, Ontario — Ford published its first On Target collision newsletter of 2023 this week, bearing official OEM repair positions on the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E SUV, Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, among other technical tips. This latest repairer newsletter from the automaker opened with a recap on a recent “Repairers Realm” video demonstration from the […]
On the Substrate and Narrow: Ford issues warnings on proper glass substrate preparation
Toronto, Ontario — As is surely no mystery to readers here, when a piece of technology advances, so too does its repair process advance in complexity, and to that end Ford has issued a reminder to repairers on how best to prepare windshield substrates such that proper ADAS functionality is maintained on the vehicle. Whether […]
Notes from Nissan: Nissan updates position on Ariya bumper refinishing procedure
Toronto, Ontario — Attention auto refinishers, Nissan North America has released an updated position statement concerning the refinishing procedures for the Nissan Ariya, including a comprehensive list of do’s and don’ts for repainting the popular electric crossover’s bumper. Nissan is reminding technicians to take special care when refinishing near areas with “damage in the side […]
By the Books: CIECA forms OEM repair procedures committee, industry stakeholders welcome
Sanford, North Carolina — CIECA has announced the formation of a new Standards Development Committee focused on OEM repair procedures and build sheet data. All industry stakeholders, including CIECA and non-CIECA members, are invited to join. “CIECA’s Emerging Technologies Committee was reviewing pain points in the collision industry and determined that OEM repair procedures and […]
Backing the Bill: Milton, Ont. MP meets with Fix Network execs to talk right to repair legislation
Milton, Ontario — Milton, Ont. MP Adam van Koeverden was back in his home riding this past week for a visit with the heads of Fix Network World to talk about the current state of right to repair legislation, including a proposed amendment of the Copyright Act. Van Koeverden met with Fix Network World founder […]
