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Those pesky orange cables have been causing body technicians concern since the release of high-voltage systems on hybrid...
07/08/2025

Those pesky orange cables have been causing body technicians concern since the release of high-voltage systems on hybrid and electric vehicles. But if you have not heard of isolation testing, it is an important component of high voltage system safety. Let’s jump in and take a look at how you can work more safely during your next hybrid or electric vehicle repair.
https://fenderbender.com/33033198

Only properly trained electric or hybrid vehicle technicians should work on high-voltage electrical systems.

ASE Certifications is discontinuing five tests at the end of the year. Retiring the tests frees up resources to work on ...
07/08/2025

ASE Certifications is discontinuing five tests at the end of the year. Retiring the tests frees up resources to work on new offerings. Anyone interested in getting certified or recertified should take the tests as soon as possible.
https://fenderbender.com/55308017

ASE is retiring the tests to free up resources to work on new offerings. Any individuals interested in getting certified or recertified in the five tests must do so before the...

Kurt Lammon, president at Polyvance, dispels some of the fear and trepidation around the relationship between plastic re...
06/08/2025

Kurt Lammon, president at Polyvance, dispels some of the fear and trepidation around the relationship between plastic repair and ADAS sensors. Plastic repair can be performed using any number of methods, from welding to adhesives, depending on the skill, experience, equipment, and consumables available to the collision repair technician.
https://fenderbender.com/33030066

A bit of education is all that’s needed to dispel some of the fear and trepidation around the relationship between plastic repair and ADAS sensors.

Things can now get a little complicated if you are dealing with a two-wire SRS Crash Sensor or even a two-wire ABS Magne...
06/08/2025

Things can now get a little complicated if you are dealing with a two-wire SRS Crash Sensor or even a two-wire ABS Magneto Resistive Digital Output type of wheel speed sensor. John Anello, owner of Auto Tech On Wheels, details one of his experiences repairing a 2019 Honda Civic.
https://fenderbender.com/33030025

The seemingly simple replacement of electrical connectors and terminals can turn tricky if the polarity is reversed, as this diagnosis of an air bag circuit fault shows.

The latest tip from the SCRS - Society of Collision Repair Specialists shares The Database Enhancement Gateway Inquiry 3...
05/08/2025

The latest tip from the SCRS - Society of Collision Repair Specialists shares The Database Enhancement Gateway Inquiry 39526 feedback from Mitchell regarding two-stage/three-stage color selection. Some paint lines may offer a three-stage solution for a widely accepted two stage color in order to achieve better results.
https://fenderbender.com/55307546

SCRS shares this tip and others from the Database Enhancement Gateway website.

Hunter Engineering Company Corporate’s newest Elite Xpandable configuration is "Xpandable" to Hunter’s Ultimate ADAS for...
05/08/2025

Hunter Engineering Company Corporate’s newest Elite Xpandable configuration is "Xpandable" to Hunter’s Ultimate ADAS for laser-guided static calibrations. HawkEye Elite X promises to help automotive repair shops future-proof their hardworking businesses by investing in scalable alignment, diagnostics, and ADAS solution.
https://fenderbender.com/55307268

Hunter Engineering's HawkEye Elite X comes with Quick Grip adapters, WinAlign software, and the ADASLink diagnostic scan tool.

More than once, Josh Avello has come across a shop who had already cut into a vehicle and was deep into the repair befor...
04/08/2025

More than once, Josh Avello has come across a shop who had already cut into a vehicle and was deep into the repair before they asked for advice on how to weld or repair something. He breaks down the importance of having documented procedures for vehicle repairs. Procedures may vary from manufacturers, but in general, they may outline what and how a part can be replaced.
https://fenderbender.com/33030083

Know how to search and understand these guidelines before you dive into the repair.

When manufacturers produce a vehicle, a paint code is tied to that vehicle. Each paint code can have a multitude of vari...
04/08/2025

When manufacturers produce a vehicle, a paint code is tied to that vehicle. Each paint code can have a multitude of variants, depending on the color. In this popular article from the ABRN archive, Jason Isaacs from Milwaukee Tool discusses how correctly matching the color enables painters to check if enough layers of paint have been applied to seamlessly and identify paint damage.
https://fenderbender.com/33030043

Multiple color temperatures reflect the full spectrum of sunlight and allow users to confirm color accuracy under the same sunlight as the day the customer comes to pick up their...

Sometimes, what appears to be a complex issue turns out to be a simple, albeit puzzling, one. John Anello, owner and ope...
01/08/2025

Sometimes, what appears to be a complex issue turns out to be a simple, albeit puzzling, one. John Anello, owner and operator of Auto Tech On Wheels, shares how a 2023 Honda CR-V blind spot monitoring system issue became a time-consuming search for a problem that could've been prevented with a simple check.
https://fenderbender.com/55279819

Not all diagnoses turn out to be complex, as this case study for a blind spot module shows.

The latest Quick Tip from the SCRS - Society of Collision Repair Specialists focuses on choosing the correct color code....
01/08/2025

The latest Quick Tip from the SCRS - Society of Collision Repair Specialists focuses on choosing the correct color code. Michael Giarrizzo Jr. of DCR Systems and Kris Burton of Rosslyn Auto Body Co. discuss how identifying the correct color code early in the repair process improves accuracy and efficiency in refinish operations in less than three minutes.
https://fenderbender.com/55306990

Learn how identifying the correct color code results in a smoother workflow and better refinishing outcomes in less than three minutes.

The BMW Group and Kurz Scribos created the first digitally verifiable hologram strip to protect original spare parts. Th...
31/07/2025

The BMW Group and Kurz Scribos created the first digitally verifiable hologram strip to protect original spare parts. The high-security feature can only be verified by trained experts using a dedicated authentication app, ensuring an additional layer of protection against counterfeiting.
https://fenderbender.com/55306738

Working in conjunction with Kurz Scribos, BMW launched the first digitally verifiable hologram strip that can only be verified by trained experts with a dedicated authentification...

Self-pay customers present an opportunity for shops to book profitable cash sales while helping customers save money, al...
31/07/2025

Self-pay customers present an opportunity for shops to book profitable cash sales while helping customers save money, all without any third-party payer hassles. Kurt Lammon, president at Polyvance, discusses why proficiency in plastic repair is crucial for building repair plans that benefit both the shop and the customer.
https://fenderbender.com/55306696

Self-pay customers present an opportunity for shops to book profitable cash sales while helping customers save money, all without any third-party payer hassles.

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