Read up on Rivian: Rivian repair documentation now available on OEM1Stop
Toronto, Ontario — A bevy of Rivian repair documentation has found its way onto the online procedure repository, OEM1Stop, including position statements and service guidelines. While the EV brand’s futuristic pickup trucks are by no means widespread in Canada at this point, it’s better to be safe than sorry should one roll into your repair […]
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 […]
A Mass-ive Remark: Massachusetts association slams DRPs in position statement
Boston, Massachusetts — The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP-MA) has issued a statement confirming it will represent both direct repair program (DRP) and non-DRP shops, while simultaneously calling DRP conditions a “detriment to [the] industry” in its position statement. “AASP-MA is a pro-consumer association representing all collision repairers and mechanical repair shops, […]
Honda Canada releases scanning and calibration position statement
Toronto, Ontario — August 15, 2016 — Honda Canada has released a position statement that, in general, confirms what we’ve seen recently from major OEMs in the US: all vehicles involved in a collision must have diagnostic scans, inspections, and/or calibrations done to avoid improper repair. The position statement defines a collision as “damage that […]
