Every person in the collision repair industry has the
information, knowledge and skills to perform
complete, safe and quality repairs for the ultimate
benefit of the consumer.
• rts.i-car.com
− @Ask_ICAR
• Repairability Summits
• OEM & Industry Linking Pin
Mechanism
• OEM and Tool and
Equipment Technical
Advisory Councils (TAC)
Material Identification
• Repairability Guidelines
• Standardization and Continued Expansion of
Repair Information Types
• Improved Alignment/Standardization of
Attachment Methods Used for Collision Repairs
Key to Repairability
• Important During Damage Assessment and Repair
− Collision Repairers
− Insurers
• Easily Accessible
• Need Tensile Strength Identified
Significant Improvement Over Past 10+ Years
• Majority of OEMs Offering Information
− I-CAR Working on Closing Gaps
• SAE 2376
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
• Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW)
• MIG Brazing
• Rivets
• Adhesives
• Flow-Drill Screws (FDS)
• Combination
OEM Networks and Testing Challenges
• Significant Investment
− SPR Gun
− STRSW
− Aluminum Welding
− MIG Brazing
• Specifications vs. Specific Equipment
