Tag: OEM procedures

OEM Certifications

BMW Group Canada to restrict certain structural parts as of Nov. 1

Ottawa, Ontario — BMW Canada will restrict certain aluminum, carbon fibre and steel parts as of Nov. 1, according to a memo received by Collision Repair magazine. The new restrictions align with BMW USA’s structural parts restrictions that were expanded to include steel on Oct. 1. “Due to the complexity of repair and the requirement […]

October 16, 2024

Collision Repair

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 […]

January 9, 2024

EV

Establishing an Outcome: Laura Whittle talks EV support systems at the EV Repair Tour Calgary

Calgary, Alberta – For Laura Whittle, business support specialist for the Collision Repair Network with the OEC and with 15 years of environment, health and safety experience in the energy industry, the continued electrification of the automotive industry is an exciting time.   With 60 percent of new car sales by 2030 and 100 percent by […]

October 13, 2023

EV

Adopting a Different (Power)train of Thought: Ben Hart talks readjusting focus when it comes to EVS

Calgary, Alberta – For Ben Hart, auto body technician instructor at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), the fear mongering surrounding the adoption of electric vehicles can be easily mitigated through one simple strategy—research.  During his presentation at Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, Hart discussed how the automotive industry […]

October 13, 2023

ADAS

Industry Insider: What the collision industry doesn’t know about ADAS; with John Marlowe, Joe Saputo and Joe DaCunha

Toronto, Ontario — When it comes to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), the collision industry has plenty to learn. Whether it be in following OEM standards or acquiring procedures, to begin with; choosing between in-house or an offsite partner; calculating the potential profits and more, even a brief conversation on ADAS can send the average […]

January 10, 2023

Collision Repair

Weld to the Wise: Toyota issues repair bulletin on approved welding techniques, cold straightening

Toronto, Ontario — Toyota announced that they are icing the use of heat to straighten body and frame components on OEM repairs, as well as reinforcing pre-existing welding techniques, in a Collision Repair Information Bulletin (CRIB) issued last Wednesday. The automaker says that due to the high-strength sheet steel used for structural body and frame […]

June 28, 2022

Collision Repair

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 […]

May 6, 2022

OEM Certifications

‘A Win for All Parties’: Ford Canada to direct paint warranties to Ford Certified Collision Network facilities

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— Effective January 1, 2022, Ford Canada said all its warranty paint repairs are to be performed at a Ford-certified collision network facility, if one is located within 80 kilometres of the servicing dealership. According to Ford, the new policy “supports collision repair facilities that have made the investments in tools, equipment and […]

January 13, 2022

ADAS

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 […]

May 10, 2021

Collision Repair

Subaru Setting Pace: Automaker reports best March on record nationwide

Markham, Ontario — Subaru Canada has announced its best-ever March sales result with 5,386 vehicles sold nationwide. The Crosstrek and Outback led the way, and with strong performances throughout the entire Subaru lineup, said the OEM. Subaru’s March sales performance marks a 94.3 percent increase compared to the same month last year and represents Subaru […]

April 1, 2021

Collision Repair

Preferred Promotion: Nissan U.S. announces success in consumer push toward certified collision network

Orange County, California — Assured Performance network’s U.S. branch has announced a “successful” Nissan campaign pitching certified bodyshops to nearly four million Nissan and 500,000 Infiniti customers. Assured Performance said the campaign results in a “tenfold increase” in the number of hits on the OEM’s shop locator tool. The automaker’s consumer awareness campaign aims to […]

March 10, 2021

Collision Repair

Getting Grounded: ALLDATA releases list of safety tips for Honda, Hyundai hybrid-electrics

Toronto, Ontario — Techs that work on hybrid vehicles everyday know the challenges that come with combining traditional combustion engines with battery-electric technology; that’s why the experts at ALLDATA have put together a list of safety tips to keep in mind when working on Honda and Hyundai hybrids. The first and most crucial rule before […]

March 5, 2021