I-CAR: Avoid glove substitutions, improper removals while fixing electric cars

As automakers prepare to launch a flurry of electric vehicles, I-CAR has warned repairers against protecting themselves with the wrong type of PPE glove — or being tempted to remove the right ones at a [...]

2021-06-11T14:51:35-04:00June 11th, 2021|RDN News Feed|

I-CAR: Take care to fully disconnect electric vehicles before collision repair

I-CAR in a video released earlier this year demonstrated how multiple disconnection procedures might be required on an electric vehicle to protect repairers from shock or electrocution. These precautions could also include waiting an OEM-specified [...]

2021-06-11T14:51:04-04:00June 11th, 2021|RDN News Feed|

Batteries, OEM research, accounting: 5 tips for body shops from SCRS series featuring Anderson, DEG

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists this year launched a new weekly video series featuring quick-hit tips for body shops. Repairers can subscribe to the SCRSCollision YouTube webpage to view the free industry video series, [...]

2021-06-11T07:22:05-04:00June 11th, 2021|RDN News Feed|

GM: Seat belt checks always required, regardless of damage

General Motors has given auto body shops more clarity into how they should conduct post-crash inspections and declared that numerous inspections or replacements wouldn’t be necessary “instances of vehicle collision where damage exceeds minor outer [...]

2021-06-11T07:21:35-04:00June 11th, 2021|RDN News Feed|

GM updates post-crash inspection, repair requirements for auto body shops

General Motors announced Thursday it responded to feedback about its post-collision safety inspection and replacement requirements with revised guidance on when certain work became necessary presented in a more technician-friendly format. GM personnel worked for [...]

2021-06-11T07:21:04-04:00June 11th, 2021|RDN News Feed|

Uni-Select veteran Windom to retire; former Stella-Jones CEO McManus to lead

FinishMaster parent company Uni-Select on Wednesday announced that CEO Brent Windom would retire effective June 30. Uni-Select Executive Chairman Brian McManus will take over as CEO and also continue to serve as executive chairman. Uni-Select [...]

2021-06-09T15:21:05-04:00June 9th, 2021|RDN News Feed|

Safety inspections, chip/stone guard prep, prime & block: 5 more tips from the DEG

The Database Enhancement Gateway, which allows repairers and insurers to make inquiries and suggestions of the estimating providers at no cost, offers weekly tips for repairers on the Audatex, Mitchell and CCC programs online and through the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ email list. [...]

2021-06-09T11:21:03-04:00June 9th, 2021|RDN News Feed|

Ford unveils $20K hybrid, unibody, mostly steel 2022 Maverick pickup

Ford on Tuesday revealed the 2022 Maverick, a hybrid “truck for people who never knew they wanted a truck.” The vehicle is smaller than the Ranger and features a unibody structure instead of the Ranger’s [...]

2021-06-09T07:21:04-04:00June 9th, 2021|RDN News Feed|

Carlyle-backed Sedgwick buys 2 auto damage appraisal firms, foresees more market consolidation

Insurance services company Sedgwick on Tuesday announced it had bought the auto damage appraisal companies Metro Appraisal and Automotive Damage Appraisers of the Southwest. Automotive Damage Appraisers of the Southwest does business in Colorado, New [...]

2021-06-08T16:51:07-04:00June 8th, 2021|RDN News Feed|

OnStar Guardian crash-detection app now open to non-GM owners

General Motors on Monday announced that the owner of any vehicle make could subscribe to OnStar Guardian app — effectively delivering OnStar collision-related services into competitors’ vehicles. General Motors had already enabled GM owners with [...]

2021-06-08T11:21:04-04:00June 8th, 2021|RDN News Feed|
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