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A simple bumper repair on a modern vehicle may not be as simple as it seems. New technologies like blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) utilize sensors behind the bumper covers. The ability for these sensors to be able to see clearly requires special caution when considering a bumper repair. Many OEMs have different requirements when it comes to repairing bumper covers with ADAS. So, what does Hyundai say on the subject?
I-CAR staff discussed recent developments in SATA equipment and technology.
While searching for information on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) on an OEM repair information site, you may come across unique calibration procedures or events. These events can vary by year and model, even within a particular make. As the RTS team has been researching these systems, we have been identifying these atypical circumstances. In order to help you better understand them, we are putting together a series of articles that help with the repair and calibration of ADAS. Let’s take a closer look at operation checks for Ford/Lincoln park assist sensors.
Honda released a Body Repair News bulletin for the 2026 Passport. This document contains at a glance information for this model.
The fall edition of General Motors (GM) Repair Insights magazine is now available.
Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. Vacuum coolant fillers can cut down on comebacks as well as speed up an everyday process.
A question often asked of the Repairability Technical Support (RTS) team is, "Can heat be used to straighten?" Several OEMs provide steel repairability matrices that provide heating times and temperature limits based on the type of metal being repaired, while other OEMs have restrictions on using heat at all. Let's see what Rivian has to say.
What should you do when a damaged Jaguar Land Rover comes into your repair facility? Can it be straightened? What is a structural part? What type of equipment is required?
Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. Plug weld prep is not only a key factor in a successful repair but also in productivity.
I-CAR had a discussion on compressed air filtration.
Hyundai and Genesis released position statements about the use of heat. Let’s take a look at the position statements.
Hyundai and Genesis released position statements about repairing bumpers with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) sensors.
Weld-through primers are generally a zinc-based product that are applied to the mating surfaces prior to welding. Corroding zinc forms zinc oxide which protects the steel. This is called sacrificial corrosion. For a quality weld to be made it’s required that the weld-through primer be removed from the direct weld zone before welding the joint when GMA welding. Many OEMs have a position on when and how to use weld-through primer or when it shouldn’t be utilized. Let’s see what Subaru recommends and where this information can be found.
A key factor in collision repair is making long-lasting repairs. When a vehicle is repaired, many areas of corrosion protection are disturbed. This creates corrosion hot spots that left untreated will lead to corrosion and potentially a repair failure. However, there are certain precautions that can be taken to safely and properly restore the corrosion protection, throughout the repair process. OEMs often give specifications on restoring corrosion protection. These specifications generally include seam sealer, adhesives, foam fillers, and cavity waxes. Let's take a look at what Rivian says.
Honda released a Body Repair News bulletin for the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV (fuel cell electric vehicle). This document provides at a glance information for this model.
