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Subaru says asTech OEM compatible scans not approved for certified networkIn an email sent to its Certified Collision Ne...
01/06/2025

Subaru says asTech OEM compatible scans not approved for certified network

In an email sent to its Certified Collision Network (SCCN), Subaru reaffirmed that it requires the use of Subaru Select Monitor (SSM) software for vehicle scans and does not approve “OEM compatible” scans.

Subaru notes that asTech recently announced a new Rules Engine that informs shops if an OEM-compatible scan is available. The proper configuration would seemingly also be applicable to all businesses, certified or not, who wish to perform scans in accordance with Subaru’s documented position on Pre- and Post-Scanning of Collision Vehicles. The OEM says it will continue to approve asTech remote diagnostic scanning as one of the options for SCCN standards. However, it says the Rules Engine must be configured to comply with Subaru standards.

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Repair associations and automakers provide CIC eye-opening perspective on drivers behind R2R initiativesCollision Indust...
01/03/2025

Repair associations and automakers provide CIC eye-opening perspective on drivers behind R2R initiatives

Collision Industry Conference’s (CIC) panelists representing independent repair businesses and automakers said during a Denver meeting that their member’s interests don’t necessarily align with those promoting modern-day “right to repair” (R2R) in federal and state initiatives.

Proponents of the federal Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR ACT, H.R. 906) claim regularly on Capitol Hill that they represent independent repair businesses, but their interests in the bill don’t necessarily promote thorough repairs and utilization of repair information, as much as they are focused on giving vehicle owners the tools and information they need to choose aftermarket parts.

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🎉 Wishing you all the best as we step into 2025! May this new year bring joy, prosperity, and endless possibilities. Let...
01/01/2025

🎉 Wishing you all the best as we step into 2025! May this new year bring joy, prosperity, and endless possibilities. Let’s make this year the best one yet!

SCRS Quick Tip video leads to updated refinish position statementsA recent Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS...
01/01/2025

SCRS Quick Tip video leads to updated refinish position statements

A recent Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) Quick Tip video about tinting to a blendable match led to an industry-wide conversation that resulted in updated positions from AkzoNobel and BASF and updated I-CAR curriculum.

The video starts with Mike Anderson, owner of Collision Advice, stating a recent question he received from a repair planner. “They said that they actually had a tint labor operation on their repair plan and then also a line for blending and they said that the third-party payer kicked their estimate back and said, ‘You can’t have both tint and blend on an estimate or repair plan.’” Anderson goes on to say in the video that every paint manufacturer states that when tinting, you are tinting to achieve a blendable match

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Updated: GEICO updates asTech pricing agreement; industry and competition reactGEICO released an updated standardized pr...
12/30/2024

Updated: GEICO updates asTech pricing agreement; industry and competition react

GEICO released an updated standardized pricing sheet Monday for asTech scans and collaborations following “discussion and feedback,” according to an email to Auto Repair Xpress (ARX) Network shops, provided to Repairer Driven News (RDN). The insurance company announced an agreement for standardized pricing with asTech earlier this month. The announcement was instantly met with criticism from independent collision repair shops on social media and during a Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting held in Denver.

Concerns about the agreement attempting to establish “standardized” or prevailing market prices for scanning and calibration operations have been raised. Another criticism is that it appears GEICO will prioritize the recommendation of asTech’s Rules Engine on whether an aftermarket scan is a sufficient replacement for an OEM scan; which was not amended in the updated Monday email communication. Per GEICO’s price sheet, it appears it has increased the price it established with asTech for OEM pre-scans with remote support and OEM post-scans with remote support including DTC clear, steering angle sensor, and seat weight sensor.

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Hyundai Motor And Kia Unveil Advanced Temperature Control TechnologiesHyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have int...
12/26/2024

Hyundai Motor And Kia Unveil Advanced Temperature Control Technologies

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have introduced a series of temperature control technologies aimed at improving passenger comfort and energy efficiency in vehicles. These innovations were showcased at the “Heat Tech Day” event in Seoul, reflecting the companies’ ongoing efforts to lead in automotive technology, especially in the context of electric vehicles (EVs).

The event highlighted three key innovations: Nano Cooling Film, Radiant Heating System, and Metal-Coated Heated Glass. Each technology addresses different aspects of climate control within vehicles, catering to both hot summers and cold winters.

Nano Cooling Film

This advanced material is designed to significantly lower the interior temperature of vehicles, addressing the challenges of hot weather. Unlike traditional window tints, which merely block sunlight, the Nano Cooling Film actively reduces internal temperatures by up to 12°C. Composed of three layers, it not only reflects solar energy but also allows internal heat to escape.

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Celebrate Boxing Day in Canada!Boxing Day, celebrated on December 26th, is a day of amazing deals, family gatherings, an...
12/26/2024

Celebrate Boxing Day in Canada!

Boxing Day, celebrated on December 26th, is a day of amazing deals, family gatherings, and post-Christmas cheer. Enjoy incredible sales, spend time with loved ones, and relax after the holiday rush.

How do you plan to spend your Boxing Day? Let us know in the comments!

Warm wishes for a Christmas filled with love, peace, and joy. May the spirit of the season bring you closer to family an...
12/25/2024

Warm wishes for a Christmas filled with love, peace, and joy. May the spirit of the season bring you closer to family and friends, and may your heart be filled with gratitude and happiness. Merry Christmas from all of us!

In Focus: Technology to prevent hot car deaths; new approach to policing; real-life field of dreams“In Focus” is a 30-mi...
12/23/2024

In Focus: Technology to prevent hot car deaths; new approach to policing; real-life field of dreams

“In Focus” is a 30-minute news talk show hosted by Maurice DuBois that spotlights local reporters and their stories shared across CBS News and Stations. Featured in this episode is our Innovation Lab’s Ash-Har Quraishi with an investigation into hot car deaths and technology that could help with prevention, CBS News New York's Ali Bauman on a new approach to policing by the NYPD, and CBS News Texas' Ken Molestina reports on a real-life field of dreams.

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Hyundai, Kia thefts drop over 50%: studyA software update was “extremely effective” at thwarting theft tactics populariz...
12/16/2024

Hyundai, Kia thefts drop over 50%: study

A software update was “extremely effective” at thwarting theft tactics popularized by viral social media videos, per Highway Loss Data Institute research.

Dive Brief: A free software update being offered for Hyundai and Kia vehicles originally sold without electronic immobilizers and push-button ignition systems has cut vehicle theft rates by over half, according to a report from the Highway Loss Data Institute.
The anti-theft software upgrade launched as a service campaign for almost 4 million Hyundai and 4.5 million Kia vehicles beginning in February 2023. It was rolled out in phases through May at no charge to customers. The spike in theft claims occurred after viral videos were posted on social media during the pandemic, which showed how easy it was to steal some Hyundai and Kia models that lacked factory-installed immobilizers or push-button ignition systems.

Dive Insight: The software update helps address what had become a troubling trend for Hyundai and Kia owners: their vehicles had become among the most-commonly stolen vehicles in the past few years.

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Government Recalls Car Phone Holders Because They Can Hit Drivers in the FaceYou'd think that not installing anything on...
12/13/2024

Government Recalls Car Phone Holders Because They Can Hit Drivers in the Face

You'd think that not installing anything on your steering wheel that could be thrown directly at your face during an accident is more of a no-brainer, but thousands of people in Saudia Arabia rushed to buy a phone holder whose recommended installation place is the steering wheel.

I've seen countless car phone chargers, and yes, I've seen these models, too, but I never thought that people whose cars come with airbags integrated into the steering wheel would buy these things. The only reason I can think of for buying a phone holder that must be installed on the steering wheel is the extra convenience when using applications like Google Maps and Waze. If you don't want to install the phone on the center console, or maybe your car comes with an oddly shaped interior design and something else obstructs your mobile device, these phone holders might come in handy.

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How Automotive Manufacturing Led to the QR CodeSmartphones may have popularized the QR code in everyday life, but they w...
12/09/2024

How Automotive Manufacturing Led to the QR Code

Smartphones may have popularized the QR code in everyday life, but they were actually invented by Toyota supplier Denso.

Quick response (QR) codes just seemed to appear one day in the late 2000s. Now they’re everywhere: plastered on advertising, social media, even Coke bottles, all begging for your attention. But QR codes were designed for manufacturing, not marketing. It was Denso, the Japanese industrial giant closely linked with Toyota, that developed the code in the early Nineties. This story originally appeared in the June 2020 issue of Road & Track A QR code is essentially a better barcode. Traditional barcodes serve your local supermarket just fine, but have a number of limitations. They can only encode around 20 alphanumeric characters horizontally.

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