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Mazda Approves John Bean Tru-Point ADAS Calibration System in the U.S.

November 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Mazda has approved the John Bean Tru-Point advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration tool for use in service and repair on vehicles in the United States. The calibration system is manufactured by Snap-on Equipment and verifies ADAS-related wheel alignment values and monitors each step of the setup process to help ensure vehicle manufacturer safety standards […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Approvals, Calibration, John Bean, Mazda, Snap-On

Rivian Approves Telwin Welders for Certified Collision Repair Network

November 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Rivian Automotive has approved the Telwin Inverspotter 14000 Smart Aqua squeeze-type resistance welder for structural repairs on its electric vehicles. The approval allows Rivian’s certified collision centers to use the equipment on both the automaker’s passenger vehicles and commercial delivery vans. Rivian also approved Telwin’s Technomig 243 Wave three-torch welder as an optional MIG/MAG welding […]

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Lexus Approves John Bean ADAS Calibration System in U.S.

October 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lexus has approved the John Bean Tru-Point advanced driver assistance system calibration tool for service and repair of its vehicles in the United States, the equipment manufacturer announced October 8. The approval allows Lexus service providers to use the Tru-Point system for ADAS calibration work. “With millions of Lexus vehicles on the road across the […]

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Toyota, Lexus Approve Hunter’s ADAS Alignment and Calibration System

September 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Toyota Motor Corp. and Lexus have approved Hunter Engineering’s Ultimate ADAS alignment and calibration system for use in their North American dealer and collision repair networks, the company announced Sept. 19. The approvals bring Hunter’s total original equipment manufacturer endorsements to seven. Honda, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti and Subaru previously approved the system. Hunter said it […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Approvals, Calibration, Hunter Engineering, Lexus, Toyota

Auto Glass Now Recognized by Hyundai as Approved Glass Repair Vendor for Dealer Network

July 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto Glass Now announced Hyundai Motor America has officially approved Auto Glass Now as a trusted vendor for its network of dealers. This partnership allows Hyundai dealers to use Auto Glass Now for all auto glass repair and replacement services for new and authorized pre-owned vehicles. “At Auto Glass Now, safety and quality are at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Approvals, Auto Glass Now, Hyundai

Subaru Approves Hunter Engineering’s ADAS Calibration System

June 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hunter Engineering announced that Subaru has approved its Ultimate ADAS alignment and calibration system for use in the automaker’s U.S. dealer and collision repair network. The approval makes Subaru the fifth original equipment manufacturer to endorse the system, following Honda, Acura, Nissan and Infiniti. Hunter said additional automaker approvals are planned for 2025. The company […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Approvals, Hunter Engineering, Recalibration, Subaru

BMW Approves Car-O-Liner Equipment for Collision Repair

March 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

BMW has approved two Car-O-Liner products for service and repair procedures on BMW vehicles worldwide: the CTR9 resistance spot welder and the CDR1 cosmetic dent repair workstation. The CTR9 welder features a transformer gun with a 355° swivel handle and ergonomic grip design. The gun is supported by an adjustable telescopic arm made of extruded […]

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Hunter Alignment Systems Approved for Mercedes-Benz Wheel Alignment Machine Online integration

February 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hunter Engineering announced that its alignment systems are approved for use with Mercedes-Benz Wheel Alignment Machine online integration. The new integration allows Mercedes-Benz dealerships real-time access to Mercedes-Benz alignment specifications via Hunter wheel aligners. In addition to saving time, the new system reduces the risk of incorrect or outdated specifications and potential cost of denied […]

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Fix Network World Apprenticeship Program Approved by Washington State

May 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Program celebrates graduation of first apprentice. The Fix Network Apprenticeship Program (FNAP) has been officially approved by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, and celebrated the graduation of its first apprentice, Gabrial Duran. The FNAP functioned provisionally in Washington State and Oregon since October 2022 and received full approval in January 2024.  Fix Network […]

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AirPro Diagnostics ADAS Calibrations Meet EURO NCAP Standards

March 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced that its Auggie mobile static calibration device has now met the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) safety standard and ensures a complete and safe FFC ADAS recalibration. Euro NCAP is a European voluntary car safety performance assessment program that was originally started by the Transport Research Laboratory for the UK […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Approvals, Euro NCAP, Europe, Recalibration

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