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Your job requires that you keep on top of the latest in vehicle, tool, and equipment technology – I-CAR is committed to helping you do so in one convenient place. We regularly publish new articles highlighting the latest and greatest collision repair information.
So check back often and follow us on X @Ask_ICAR to ensure you’re equipped with the most up-to-date collision repair technical information available in the industry.
We've talked about the SkillsUSA competition, but SkillsUSA is more than just the competition. This organization helps students in many ways. Let's take a look at what's beyond the competition.
Starting in 2017, Toyota will discontinue the Scion brand. Here's what they are looking at doing.
When it comes to sectioning reinforcements, there are a few things to keep in mind. Let's take a look at the considerations around this topic.
The question is often asked, "Can supplemental restraints system wiring be repaired?" The answer is: it depends on the vehicle maker. Let's take a look at Mazda's position on this subject.
Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean you don't need it. Think inside pillars, inside rocker panels, inside rails, in the bottom of door shell cavities, and on the backsides of panels. Can you name the corrosion protection material that is often overlooked?
ALLDATA started as a one-stop location for all vehicle makers' service information, but has expanded in recent years into offering collision repair information. So where do the repair procedures come from on ALLDATA?
For those of you who don't know what SkillsUSA does, here is your opportunity to meet your next great employee or to give back to the industry. This is a competition for skilled trades, and they can use your help.
What better way to start off the new year than to take a look at some of your favorite things from the previous year. Let's wrap up with your favorite searches.
What better way to start off the new year than to take a look at some of your favorite things from the previous year. Let's take a look at your favorite Ask I-CAR questions.
What better way to start off the new year than to take a look at some of your favorite things from the previous year. Let's start with your favorite articles.
What better way to start off the New Year than to take a look at some of your favorite things from the previous year? Let's recap 2015 by reviewing some of your favorite searches, questions and articles last year on the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support Portal.
If you are having a problem with a vehicle, a class, or a website, chances are we can help.
When you have a problem and are looking for help, who should you contact at I-CAR? Well that depends on what you need. People that come to I-CAR fall into two categories, those looking for help on training related questions, and those looking for help on repair related questions. Luckily for you, I-CAR has a team dedicated to each category. Let's take a look at each.
Per your requests, here is the how-to-video and the step-by-step instructions on how to access the collision repair information in ALLDATA.
How do you know if a 2015 or newer Dodge Challenger is equipped with adaptive cruise control (ACC)? Look for a small hole in the lower grille (Figure 1). So what does that mean for collision repair?
As the industry continues to ask if pre- and post-repair system scanning is necessary, Toyota/Lexus/Scion provides their answer.
Are you wondering if a particular OEM or organization has a published statement on pre-repair and post-repair scanning? We have compiled a list of most of the statements on the subject, so you can...
Since advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), scanning, and calibration first started becoming relevant, members of the collision repair industry have required as much knowledge as possible on...
BMW has released a position statement related to pre- and post-repair system scanning. The statement applies to All vehicles equipped with on board diagnostics II (OBD II).
Honda /Acura has updated their position statement on pre- and post-repair scanning to give more clarification on what is expected for scanning.
The I-CAR best practice article, Recycled Outer Quarter Panels w/Rolled Hem Flanges has gotten a lot of interest from the collision repair industry. It’s important to know which vehicles are...
As the industry continues to ask, are pre- and post-repair scans necessary, General Motors provides their answer.
Over the past few months, we've been sharing OEM position statements on restraints wiring repairs. Now we're bringing them all together in one place for easy reference.
FCA/Stellantis has released a position statement related to pre- and post-repair system scanning.
Technicians should be aware of what’s required to keep advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) running safely after a collision. Whether that be aiming a camera, which can cause a system to not...
I-CAR had a discussion on the I-CAR Registered Apprentice Program (RAP).
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)...
Sometimes seeing is understanding, that’s why I-CAR's technical team created the Just in Time video series to guide you through a variety of collision repair topics from ADAS and EVs to repair tips...
The fall edition of General Motors (GM) Repair Insights magazine is now available.
The winter edition of General Motors (GM) Repair Insights magazine is now available.
I-CAR had numerous presentations at the 2025 SEMA show. Two presentations featured information about three-dimensional measuring of vehicles.
While looking at repair procedures in a body repair manual (BRM) you may notice that symbols are used to indicate specific operations or parts to be used during the repair process. Most BRMs provide a...
I-CAR had numerous presentations at the 2025 SEMA show. One of these presentations focuses on Lucid Motors Gravity SUV repair information.
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...
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)...