Tag: OEM repair procedure

Collision Repair

Knowledge Upgrades: Solera launches Identifix Direct-Hit mobile application for auto repair technicians

Toronto, Ontario — Solera has announced the launch of its Identifix Direct-Hit mobile application, serving as the next generation of the Identifix Direct-Hit service for auto repair technicians. Now available on tablets and smartphones, the Direct Hit Mobile app offers users with over half a million ASE Level 1 Master Technician-authored diagnostic and fix libraries […]

September 11, 2024

Collision Repair

Aluminum Exclusivity: BMW bulletin restricts more than 100 structural aluminum parts to certified facilities

Toronto, Ontario — BMW’s North American division announced in a bulletin Thursday that it has restricted more than 100 aluminum structural parts for its vehicles “due to complexity of repair and the requirement of highly specialized tools, training, and repair procedures.” Going forward, parts on that list can only be ordered by facilities with technicians […]

March 20, 2023

ADAS

Glue Guide: Volvo updates position statements on windshield adhesives, bumper cover repair

Toronto, Ontario — Volvo has expressed some sticking points in a pair of position statements regarding windshield adhesives and bumper cover repair. The Swedish automaker reiterated in one of the statements that only Volvo Genuine parts, and subsequently only Volvo PUR adhesive kits, should be used in the repair of Volvo windshields. “These [kits] are […]

February 14, 2022

Collision Repair

Positively Riveting: Ford updates F-150 procedures to allow SPRs on certain repairs

Toronto, Ontario – Ford has announced an update to its I-CAR procedure for replacing the outer box side of F-150 trucks, announced in mid-December. This latest update from Canada’s most popular OEM announced that the replacement of F-150 outer box sides may now “now include the use of self-piercing rivets (SPRs) in specified locations.” This […]

January 4, 2021