Opus IVS announced Subaru of America, Inc. has approved the DriveSafe and ScanSafe diagnostic tools for use within the Subaru Certified Collision Network. The DriveSafe and ScanSafe devices both utilize OEM Subaru SSM3 and SSM4 software and the OEM Denso DST-vehicle communication interface. “Opus IVS is excited to be selected as an approved partner with […]
Massachusetts Attorney General Seeks to Reopen Trial Evidence in Right to Repair Case
AG Healey says new evidence has come to light that vehicle manufacturers can limit telematics services to comply with Commonwealth’s voter-approved law. On October 22, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey filed a motion to reopen evidence in the lawsuit brought by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation against the Commonwealth’s enhanced Right to Repair law that […]
Subaru Canada Selects Certified Collision Care to Administer OEM Collision Repair Certification Program
Subaru Canada, Inc. has selected Certified Collision Care, the Canadian division of Assured Performance Network, as their exclusive strategic partner to administer and manage the new Subaru Certified Collision Centre Program when it launches in this month. The program will identify, certify, and promote dealership and independent facilities as collision repair providers of choice, to […]
Subaru Issues Do Not Drive Notice and Recall on Over 800 MY21 Impreza Vehicles Over Control Arm Weld Failure
Subaru of America has issued a do not drive notice and recall on select Model Year 2021 Impreza vehicles. This notice and recall involves 802 Model Year 2021 Impreza vehicles. A lower control arm weld on the front driver’s side may fail on affected vehicles. If this happens, the tire could contact the wheel well, […]
Subara Selects CCC for Collision Repair Parts Marketing
CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) announced today that it has been selected by Subaru of America, Inc. to provide its retailers with it CCC Promote marketing solution to price and promote parts to thousands of collision repair facilities while estimates are being written. The real-time integration will provide participating Subaru retailers with an efficient new […]
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 […]
AirPro Diagnostics Approved for Subaru Collision Repair Network
AirPro Diagnostics is proud to announce that Subaru engineers have tested, certified and approved the AirPro scan tool for use by Subaru Certified Collision Network participants. Subaru is the latest manufacturer, following a similar announcement by General Motors last week, to test and validate that AirPro’s comprehensive scanning and service solution meets their requirements. “This […]
Subaru Opening Certification Program Enrollment to Independent Collision Repair Facilities
Independent collision repairers can enroll in the OEM certification program starting next year. Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the Subaru Certified Collision Network (SCCN) will open enrollment to independent collision centers across the country starting January 1, 2019. After a successful pilot in March 2018, and retailer enrollment in June 2018, Subaru is […]
Subaru Sells One-Millionth Vehicle With EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
Subaru of America, Inc. announced the sale of its one-millionth vehicle equipped with award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. Introduced in 2012, EyeSight is available across Subaru model lines. The company’s consistent annual sales growth allowed it to accomplish the milestone in six years. “Subaru has achieved 10 consecutive years of sales growth in the United […]
Interview: John Lancaster, Subaru of America and Livia Guarnieri, Wadsworth International
Lancaster and Guarnieri detail plans for Subaru’s collision repair certification program. Subaru of America announced in March that it was partnering with Wadsworth International to launch the vehicle manufacturer’s certified collision repair program. In our video interview, John Lancaster, from Subaru and Livia Guarnieri, with Wadsworth International provide details about the program that will be […]