The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), awarded the “Automotive Excellence Award” to Honda Motor Company for their advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) innovations in the 2018 Honda Odyssey. The award was presented today by David Anderson, senior director, automotive market, SMDI at the 17th annual […]
American Honda Selects CCC as Collision Repair Parts E-commerce Provider
CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) announced today that American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has selected the CCC Parts technology as its collision repair parts e-commerce solution for the company and in support of their dealers in the United States. According to the company, in-market testing of CCC Parts with Honda and Acura dealerships resulted in […]
Service King Achieves Honda ProFirst Certification at 70 Locations
Service King Collision Repair Centers announced 70 of its locations have officially received ProFirst Certification from Honda. “We continue to tailor our service to provide customers a best-in-class repair experience,” said Jeff McFadden, Service King President. “A core component of that is aligning our repair centers with manufacturers and their certification programs. Bolstering our lineup […]
CCC and American Honda Collaborate on Recall Notification
American Honda to share its open recall data with CCC. Will enable automatic recall alert as collision repair estimates are written for affected Honda and Acura vehicles CCC Information Services Inc. and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today they are working together to strengthen and extend American Honda’s recall outreach efforts. American Honda is the […]
I-CAR Launches Honda and Acura TPMS Collision Repair Online Course
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the launch of a new course, detailing Honda and Acura tire pressure monitoring (TPMS) for collision repair.. The new online course is part of I-CAR’s continuing collaboration with American Honda Motor Company, Inc. in an effort to deliver Honda and Acura vehicle-specific training across the collision […]
Sherwin-Williams Approved by American Honda
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. approved Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes paints for its warranty and goodwill repairs. Included in the approval are Sherwin-Williams AWX Performance Plus waterborne system and Ultra 7000 solventborne refinish system. “Sherwin-Williams has supported American Honda for many years, so we are proud to be included in the latest issued approved paint lines […]
AkzoNobel Receives American Honda Approval
American Honda Motor Company has recently released a service bulletin naming AkzoNobel and its brands Sikkens and Lesonal as approved paint lines to be used by anyone performing paint repairs paid for by American Honda. “It is a huge honor to once again receive a vote of trust and confidence from American Honda Motor Company […]
American Honda Approves PPG Refinish
PPG announced it has received approval from American Honda Motor Co., Inc., for use of its Nexa Autocolor 2K, Deltron, Global Refinish System, Envirobase High Performance and Aquabase Plus products for warranty repairs of Acura and Honda vehicles in the United States. “PPG takes great pride in partnering with American Honda,” said Steve Topczewski, PPG […]
American Honda and Acura Approve BASF Refinish
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has approved BASF’s Glasurit and R-M Automotive Refinish paints for its warranty and goodwill repairs in the U.S. This is the first time American Honda has issued a service bulletin specifying approved paint lines for warranty repairs. “BASF worked with American Honda to help them better understand the value of […]
Honda Requests Assistance from Collision Repair Facilities to Identify Vehicles Needing Airbag Recall Replacement.
American Honda Motor Co, Inc.is once again asking for assistance from collision repair and mechanical repair facilities to help identify vehicles subject to the Takata airbag recalls that are affecting the industry. Last year, the company called on the collision repair industry to check the VIN of vehicles in for repair to determine if Honda or […]