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VIDEO: Experts highlight the differences between scanning and calibration

Panelists on the scanning and calibration video, from left: Bruce Halcro of Capital Collision Center, Jason Bartanen of I-CAR, Toby Chess of Kent Automotive and Barry Dorn of Dorn’s Body & Paint.

By CRM Staff   Diamond Bar, California — May 1, 2017 — Scanning and calibration are very different processes. A new video from the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) looks into the differences, as well as examining the process of scanning and diagnosing vehicle diagnostic trouble codes, as well as the associated calibration steps. […]

VIDEO: Polyvance shows how to profit from repair on hidden pieces

The video shows details for repairs to the intercooler for a Ford Escape Eco Boost. Polyvance says the techniques can be used on many other parts found under the hood.

By CRM Staff   Rainsville, Alabama — April 30, 2017 — A new video from Polyvance has an intriguing title: Profiting from Plastic Repair on Hidden Pieces. According to a note from company President Kurt Lammon accompanying the video, “One of the many additional benefits to plastic repair using nitrogen plastic welding in your shop […]

VIDEO: Aftermarket scan tools panel discussion

The aftermarket scanning panel at the SEMA Show. From left: Chuck Olsen of AirPro, Jason Bartanen of I-CAR, moderator John Ellis, Doug Kelly of CDS, Bob Pattengale of Bosch and Jason Gabrenas of Snap-on.

Prosser, Washington — February 2,  2017 — The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) led several sessions with a focus on emerging trends in vehicle technology during the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit  at the 2016 SEMA Show. SCRS has just launched the second video capturing the discussion on scan tools. The first segment featured […]

Nissan moves towards autonomous driving with ProPILOT

Nissan's first ProPILOT equipped vehicle will go on sale in Japan this August.

Yokohama, Japan — July 14, 2016 — A new vehicle with autonomous capabilities will soon be available for sale in Japan. Nissan’s new Serena, scheduled to go on sale in Japan in late August, will come equipped with the company’s ProPILOT autonomous drive technology. This makes Nissan the first Japanese automaker to introduce a combination […]

Polyvance releases instructional video for Bumpersmith 2.0

Polyvance has released a new video showing repairers how to get the most out of the company's Bumpersmith 2.0 system.

Rainsville, Alabama — April 20, 2016 — Polyvance has released an instructional video for its Bumpersmith 2.0 system. The unit combines a nitrogen welder with a bumper repair station. According to a statement from Polyvance, the system was designed to support a bumper in almost any orientation, allowing a single technician to perform repairs without […]

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