Nissan: Scan every vehicle after a collision repair, and likely also before one
— June 21, 2016Though it didn’t go as far as FCA to demand pre-repair scans for every vehicle, Nissan on Monday
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Technology
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Need to clear coat to the edge of a repaired panel in CCC? See new DEG video.
— June 21, 2016Clear coat for edging isn’t an included operation in CCC, which means shops should know how to
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Dutch site Fixico allows photo-based auto body shop bids on cosmetic damage
— June 17, 2016A Dutch app developer has combined the Openbay and PDA models to allow body shops to bid on minor, out-of-pocket
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UPDATE: Mich. Gov. Snyder really likes uncertified aftermarket collision parts, vetoes HB 4344
— June 16, 2016Devoting nearly all of his veto message to his fear of crippling Michigan’s uncertified aftermarket
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CDS offers shops sample authorization template for scans in new SCRS newsletter
— June 15, 2016Did you see FCA’s recent position statement that all vehicles must be scanned pre- and post-repair
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NSF, CAPA news could mean more aftermarket parts abroad — but possibly more oversight than in U.S.
— June 15, 2016Aftermarket parts certification groups CAPA and NSF recently announced progress in two key international
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Nissan, Assured Performance add GT-R certification program
— June 14, 2016Nissan will feature a special certification network for its refreshed GT-R supercar, Assured Performance
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GMC Acadia ‘kid in the back’ reminder tied to doors, not seat; tech coming to more GM cars
— June 14, 2016Though it doesn’t change the need to ensure it works properly following a collision, auto body
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Honda: Ridgeline truck bed can take an punch; cool speaker feature shouldn’t be body shop hassle
— June 13, 2016Not only can the Honda Ridgeline’s bed shrug off the infamous landcaping blocks test, it can play
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RMI: U.K. auto body shop customer data accessed by third parties; issue recalls EMS concern in U.S.
— June 13, 2016British trade organization RMI Bodyshops on Monday warned United Kingdom collision repairers that third
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