Ford Motor Company vehicles contain many state-of-the art features that provide occupant safety and enhance the driving experience. During collision repairs, it is critical the proper function of these systems and features be restored back to pre-accident condition and performance. All 2010 and newer vehicles must be scanned Ford defines...
Don’t Blend Clearcoats with Your Lincoln
The Lincoln Motor Company does not approve the procedure of clearcoat blending or using clearcoat blending in any warranty or collision repair. They strongly suggest that blending clearcoat might lead to future issues down the road with peeling and product breakdown. Furthermore, Lincoln never allows for partial clearcoat blending on warranty paint repairs and does...
Aftermarket Replacement Windshields May Cause Honda Sensing Systems to Work Abnormally
This update applies strictly to all models with Honda Sensing systems Are you replacing a windshield on a vehicle equipped with any of these Honda Sensing systems? • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) • Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) • Lane...
Pre- And Post- Scanning Of Collision Vehicles Subaru Of America, Inc.
With each new model, Subaru makes advancements in technology that assist in the operation and safety of our vehicles. These advancements incorporate different sensor, cameras, control units, as well as other components, to assist with the functionality of the vehicle. They are a critical part of vehicle operation and the safety features in each Subaru...
Clear Coat Blending is not Recommended by Hyundai Motor America
Clear Coat blending is a procedure sometimes used on spot repairs performed within the borders of a body panel. After base coats are applied to the spot repair, a clear coat is applied only to the spot repair area. This is followed by spraying blending solvent onto the perimeter of...
Mercedes-Benz’s Position on Diagnostic Repairs
Mercedes-Benz vehicles consistently set the standard for safety, occupant protection, and engineering design. Advancements in our technology incorporate many different electronic control units, sensors, and cameras that assist various functions within the vehicle. These components are an integral part of the vehicle’s operational, safety, and convenience features. As of model year 1996 (OBDII),...
Hyundai Does Not Approve of Wheel Reconditioning—Here’s Why That’s Important for Your Repair
Hyundai recognizes that wheel reconditioning is a dangerous and risky method of collision repair. If you are not familiar with wheel reconditioning, it is a process of using various tools and methods to try to repair a damaged wheel, instead of replacing it entirely. Some methods include...
Mercedes-Benz’s Position on Genuine Replacement Parts
From the invention of the crumple zone to countless innovations in occupant protection and accident avoidance, the safety firsts of Mercedes-Benz often set a standard that all automobiles eventually follow. In maintaining the highest standards, MBUSA provides MBUSA-Certified Collision Repair Facilities with critical information pertaining to collision repair/parts replacement on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Mercedes-Benz vehicles and...