Subscribe
Comments or questions are welcome.
Featured Articles
ENSURE SAFETY SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY Replacing a damaged bumper/fascia on modern GM vehicles is no small matter. That’s because these parts now serve as home for sophisticated Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as blind spot detection, park assist, collision alerts and automatic braking. Install a less-than adequate replacement or refinish these parts incorrectly, and the […]
SECTIONING SOLUTIONS – PROPER SECTIONING REPAIRS REQUIRE OEM INSTRUCTIONS
To section or not to section? Just over a decade ago, that was the question that perplexed much of the repair industry. The extensive use of high strength steels and other materials dramatically changed where shops could safely section parts, leaving anxious shops looking for answers. GM and other OEMs came to the rescue with […]
ENROLLMENT IS OPEN FOR GM’S COLLISION REPAIR NETWORK
With the 2018 NACE Automechanika show in Atlanta as a backdrop, GM announced enrollment is open for its new collision repair network. Interested shops can now sign up at the network portal by going to www.genuinegmparts.com. The portal will list all the training, equipment and tool requirements for the network. After shops enroll, there are […]
Technical Articles
SECTIONING SOLUTIONS – PROPER SECTIONING REPAIRS REQUIRE OEM INSTRUCTIONS
To section or not to section? Just over a decade ago, that was the question that perplexed much of the repair industry. The extensive use of high strength steels and other materials dramatically changed where shops could safely section parts, leaving anxious shops looking for answers. GM and other OEMs came to the rescue with […]
2018 CHEVROLET BOLT I-CAR TRAINING
Following the success of the Chevrolet Volt, GM launched the Bolt in 2017. The Bolt is a technology-rich, plug-in electric vehicle (EV). Powered by a lithium-ion battery, the Bolt is a true EV. The Bolt has two unique technologies to assist in regenerative braking, helping to minimize range anxiety. The first is what Chevrolet […]
Know the rules for applying I.R. structural adhesives Repairing bonds using impact resistant I.R. structural adhesives can present some steep challenges. “The glue doesn’t tell you what it is or how to fix it,” says GM Lead Service Engineer Bob Hiser. That’s where proper training and OEM repair instructions come into play. Along with these […]