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AirPro Integrates OEM Position Statements In Scan Reports

July 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Diagnostics, OEM Repair Procedures, Position Statement

Honda Updates Position Statement on Collision Repair Parts Usage on ADAS-Equipped Vehicles

June 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, American Honda Motor Company, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, Position Statement

Hyundai Joins List of Manufacturers Recommending Diagnostic Scans Before and After Collision Repair

April 3, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

On March 28th, Hyundai Motor America released a position statement recommending that collision repair facilities perform diagnostic scans on vehicles both before and after the collision repair process. According to the statement: Hyundai vehicles are equipped with multiple electronic components and systems within each vehicle. Therefore, it is important that vehicles involved in a collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, Hyundai, Position Statement

ASA Collision Division Reaffirms Endorsement of OEM Collision Repair Procedures

March 28, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Division Operations Committee (COC) of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has reaffirmed the association’s position endorsing the use of required OEM collision repair service procedures when such procedures are available. During their regular monthly meeting, COC members discussed several legislative initiatives being monitored across the nation. Language in one such initiative in Indiana […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Indiana, legislation, OEM Repair Procedures, Position Statement

Subaru Issues Position Statement Recommends Pre- and Post- Scanning of Collision Damaged Vehicles

July 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Subaru of America, Inc. is the latest vehicle manufacturer to provide guidance on diagnostic scanning in collision repair. The manufacturer issued a position statement this month recommending both pre-collision repair and post-repair scanning for trigger diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) on model year 2004 and newer vehicles. According to the statement: In the event of a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, Position Statement, Subaru

ASA Releases Position Statement on Diagnostic Scanning During Collision Repair

April 18, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Supports pre- and post-scanning on all collision repairs until OEMs detail specific years, makes and models. Creates OEM position statement webpage. The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Collision Operations Committee has announced the following position statement on the issue of diagnostic scanning: “The Automotive Service Association supports the electronic scanning of all vehicles prior to and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Diagnostics, Position Statement

GM Issues Position Statement for Pre- and Post-Collision Repair Scans for Trouble Codes

October 21, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

GM Pre-and-Post Scan Position Statement

General Motors Company (GM) today issued a position statement for the collision repair industry directing technicians to scan damaged vehicles for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) both before and after repairs. “Even minor body damage or glass replacement may result in damage to one or more safety-related systems on the vehicle,” said John Eck, collision manager, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: General Motors, Position Statement, Scan Tool Usage

Honda Issues Collision Repair Position Statement Requiring Pre and Post Diagnostic Scans

July 16, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Says all vehicles involved in a collision must have scans during the estimating process and following a collision repairs. American Honda Motor Co. Inc., has issued a position statement outlining requirements for both pre and post repair diagnostic scans of its vehicles for diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) since many do not illuminate any dashboard indicators. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Honda Motor Company, Diagnostics, Position Statement

FCA Issues Collision Repair Position Statement Requiring Scan Tool Usage

June 10, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle manufacturer says its automobiles must be scanned for diagnostic trouble codes following a collision. Warns that multi-stage airbags must be scanned to confirm all initiators are exhausted. FCA USA LLC has issued a position statement that repairs should scan all vehicles that have been involved in a collision, or have had repairs performed, for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FCA, Position Statement, Scan Tool Usage

Honda Cautions that New Driver Assist/Safety Systems Require OE Parts Replacement

November 18, 2014 By CollisionWeek Editor

 Honda is cautioning collision repairers that while driver assist systems and other safety systems on many late model Honda and Acura automobiles offer heightened safety and convenience for the vehicle driver and passengers, their performance many be comprised if original equipment (OE) parts are not used during the repair process. According to a Honda parts […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, American Honda Motor Company, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, Position Statement

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