Statements provide guidance on repairs on Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with ADAS. Ford Motor Company issued position statements covering Ford and Lincoln brand vehicles providing guidance to collision repair facilities on the extent of repairs of bumper fascias allowed on vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). According to the statements, “During body […]
National Collision Repair Associations Release Position Statement on Scanning Compensation
Associations say scans are necessary and non-included operation. The Automotive Service Associated (ASA), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP), on March 5 released a position statement on the issue of diagnostic scans and recalibration work. According to the position statement, the work is necessary and a […]
FCA Releases Position Statement Cautioning Opt-OE Collision Repair Parts Are Not OEM
FCA US LLC released a position statement cautioning the collision repair industry and vehicle owners that parts labeled as Opt-OE should not be confused with genuine OEM parts from the manufacturer. According to the position statement, “Opt OE parts can seem like authentic Mopar, at a value price compared to purchasing from an FCA dealer. […]
Automotive Recyclers Association Criticizes Subaru’s Position Against Recycled and Aftermarket Parts
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced “extreme concern” with Subaru of America, Inc. position statements regarding parts choice. Subaru is defending the position statement. In Subaru’s position statement on Use of Aftermarket Substitute Parts on Subaru Vehicles, ARA contends that Subaru’s recommendation on the use of Subaru Genuine Parts in a Subaru Certified Collision Center […]
OEM1Stop Website Includes Glass Position Statements
OEM1Stop.com has added links to vehicle manufacturer position statements on auto glass replacement to the parts position statement section of its website. Several vehicle manufacturers have issued position statements cautioning the collision repair industry on the use of non-OEM auto glass due to concerns about its impact on advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) performance or […]
Collision Repair Associations Endorse OEM Procedures
The three national collision repair associations and a group of 22 state and regional associations reiterated a 2011 endorsement of OEM collision repair procedures as the standard for repairs. In a letter published on the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) website, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP), the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and […]
Vehicle Manufacturer Associations Call for Collision Repair Industry to Follow OEM Repair Procedures
Associations representing virtually all automakers selling cars and light duty trucks in the United States released a policy position statement today calling for all collision repairs to be conducted in accordance with the repair procedures issued by the vehicle’s original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The statement, released by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association […]
Ford Issues Position Statement on Collision Repair Diagnostic Scans
All Ford vehicles from Model Year 2010 should be scanned before collision repair estimates. Ford Motor Company has issued a position statement covering the need for diagnostic scanning before and after the collision repair process. The position statement can be downloaded from OEM1Stop.com. According to the Ford statement, any Model Year 2010 vehicle with damage […]
AirPro Integrates OEM Position Statements In Scan Reports
AirPro Diagnostics announced the integration of vehicle manufacturer position statements regarding scanning, programming and vehicle calibrations to the vehicle scan reports sent to its network of repair facilities across North America. “We are always looking to add value for our repair facility partners”, stated Chuck Olsen Executive Director Operations at AirPro Diagnostics. “The ability to […]
Honda Updates Position Statement on Collision Repair Parts Usage on ADAS-Equipped Vehicles
Bulletin supersedes 2014 guidance requiring OEM collision repair parts to restore proper function of advanced driver assistance systems. American Honda Motor Company released an updated position statement that details the need for OEM parts on vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The bulletin details concerns relative to windshield replacement, windshield replacement on vehicles […]