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Seat Belt Issue Prompts Recall of 624,200 GM Vehicles: Seat belts are critical to passenger safety, and an unsecured seat belt bracket in the front-row center seating position of approximately 624,200 GM vehicles is prompting a recall. Read more: https://www.cars.com//seat-belt-issue-prompts-recall-of-6/ #recall #vehiclerecall #seatbelt #Safetyfirst #GM #generalmotors #passenger #safety #saferepair #collisionrepair #trucks

Nissan recently released an updated statement voicing its support for OEM repair procedures. "It is recommended to refer to [Nissan's] Electronic Service Manual prior to any repair or replacement to ensure that the proper inspection and repair guidelines are being performed by a qualified technician." Read full article and repair manual here --> https://www.fenderbender.com//15974-nissan-backs-oem-repai #nissan #collisionrepair #autobody #oemrepair #safetyfirst #repairguidelines #qualified #saferepair #saferepair #servicemanual

More than 105,000 Volkswagen Beetles are recalled to replace the driver frontal Takata airbags at risk of exploding. Read full recall: https://www.carcomplaints.com//vw-beetles-recalled-replace #recall #volkswagen #beetle #vw #volkswagenbeetle #airbag #safetyrecall #takata #airbagrecall #risk #vehiclerecall

Telesis Collision Center in Palmdale, CA, Achieves VeriFacts Automotive Verified Quality Designation with Medallion Status and Joins the Ranks of the Top 5% of Collision Repair Facilities in the United States! Read full article here: https://www.verifactsauto.com/telesis-collision-center-pa/ #TelesisCollision #palmdale #CA #Automotive #medallionstatus #top5 #collisionrepair #autobody #bestofthebest

Happy New Year and welcome 2021! Everyone at Telesis Collision is wishing you a safe holiday! #telesiscollision #happynewyear #2021 #goodbye2020 #finally #celebrate #holiday #newyear

CCC, Mitchell, Audatex weigh in on panel 'break point' concept: Major paint manufacturers indicate that a body shop must refinish to the natural breaking point in a panel to preserve a paint warranty, and insurers have been responsive to the idea of extending clear to that edge. Read more - https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//ccc-mitchell-audatex-/ #collisionrepair #autobody #ccc #mitchell #audatex #breakpoint #automotive #paintmanufacturer #paintwarranty #autoreapr

A new study of COVID-era car crashes finds that a shocking 27% of all drivers were using their cell phones within 60 seconds of impact---and transportation safety leaders are doing almost nothing to stop it, despite a preponderance of proven strategies that can compel us to put down our devices when we’re behind the wheel. Read the full article here --> https://www.autobodynews.com//21588-distracted-driving-sky #distracteddriving #safetyfirst #covid #covid19 #pandemic #2020 #drivers #caraccident #collisionrepair #autobodynews #safedriving

Scanning & Recalibration: Don’t Get Your ADAS Kicked - Maintenance operations are more frequently linking tasks that have traditionally been reserved for technicians with higher-level skill sets. Read more in the link below about why maintaining your vehicle's safety features is so important. We don't skip on safety! Read more --> https://www.bodyshopbusiness.com/dont-get-your-adas-kicked/ #safetyfirst #bodyshop #collisionrepair #adas #safetytechnology #scanning #calibration #repairtechnician #autobodyrepair #vehiclesafety #safetyfeatures

Ford, I-CAR Announce Expanded Training for Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicles: I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, is launching a new series of expanded training surrounding hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV) with Ford Motor Company. Read more --> https://www.autobodynews.com//21533-ford-i-car-announce-ex #Ford #ICAR #electric #electriccars #autobodynews #training #batteryelectricvehicles #electricvehicles #innovation #collisionrepair #automotivenews #industry #fordcertifiedcollisionnetwork #lincoln #saferepairs

There are various steps involved when you discuss calibration and it’s important to understand and document, said Darrell Amberson, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) calibration committee member, as he began describing the business review related to calibration in an industry webinar. Read more: https://www.autobodynews.com//21729-a-closer-look-at-calib #calibration #collisionrepair #autobody #technicalchanges #safetyfirst #saferepair #vehiclecalibration #safevehiclerepair

The spread of the coronavirus/COVID-19 is the center of everyone’s attention. Here at Telesis Collision, we value our customer’s safety and its our top priority. We appreciate our loyal customers and hope all of our employees, customers and their friends and family are staying safe and healthy. We are recommending everyone take the proper safety precautions and to stay at home if you are experiencing any symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath. We will continue to serve our community and encourage all of our employees to follow CDC Guidelines regarding infection control protocols, including frequently washing your hands. Telesis Collision is open for business but the safety of our customers and employees is our top priority.

A GM airbag recall of about 7 million vehicles worldwide will eventually be announced, with 5.9 million vehicles. Read which models are impacted here --> https://www.autobodynews.com//21522-gm-airbag-recall-to-co #safetyfirst #vehiclerecall #recall #safetyrecall #GM #GeneralMotors #airbag #GMC #Chevrolet #cadillac #airbagrecall

Telesis Collision Center would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween! #HappyHalloween #2020 #october #trickortreat #trunkortreat #halloween #spooktacular #automotive #collisionrepair

Merry Christmas from all of us at Telesis Collision Center. We hope you and your family have a happy and safe holiday season! #Merrychristmas #2020 #telesiscollision #christmastime #holidays #holidayseason #winter #familytime #celebrate

Wishing everyone a very healthy, safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

GM Defense has delivered its first Colorado-based Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV, for short) to the U.S. Army. The pickup-derived vehicle is able to carry a nine-soldier squad and all of their gear through an all-terrain environment. Read more --> https://www.autobodynews.com//21284-gm-defense-shows-infan #GM #GMDefense #Army #colorado #squadvehicle #infantry #autobody #news #automotive #technology #pickup #vehicle #allterrain

Seam sealer appearance might play a role in vehicle performance as well as aesthetics, according to a 3M expert. OEMs are using seam sealer not just for corrosion protection but as a means of lightweighting vehicles, 3M global fillers, adhesives, coatings and sealers senior application engineer Ryan Marrinan said Wednesday. Read more below. read more. --> https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//auto-body-seam-sealer/

Happy Holidays from all of us at Telesis Collision! We will be observing the following holiday schedule: Christmas Hours: Wednesday 12/23/20: Open 8am - 12pm *early closing* Thursday 12/24/20 - Friday 12/15/20 *closed*... New Years Hours: Thursday 12/31/20: Open 8am - 12pm *early closing* Friday 1/1/21 *closed* We will respond to all inquiries when we reopen normal business hours! We hope you and your families have a safe and healthy holiday season!

Talking Cars---What Does Yours Say in a Crash? Data captured for accident prevention and occupant protection technologies can be used to improve medical care to injured parties after an accident. Read more: https://www.autobodynews.com//21204-talking-cars-what-does... #autobodyrepair #collisionrepair #caraccident #carcrash #protection #technologies #accidentprevention #talkingcars #industrynews #automotive

OEM procedures might extend to auto body touch-up work too. Read more in the article below about what repair procedures you may need to look out for on your vehicle even if it seems like a minor scratch. There could be additional steps involved to ensure the most safe, correct repair. Read more --> https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//oem-procedures-might-/ #autobody #touchup #collisionrepair #oemprocedures #repairprocedures #therightway #safetyfirst #vehiclerepair

New Nissan position statement: Read OEM repair procedures before auto body repair - It is recommended to refer to the (Electronic Service Manual) prior to any repair or replacement to ensure that the proper inspection and repair guidelines are being performed by a qualified technician, Nissan wrote in the Dec. 9 position statement. Failure to adhere to these repair guidelines could result in an improper and, in some instances, an unsafe repair. Read more --> https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//new-nissan-position-s/ #Nissan #oemrepair #positionstatement #repairguidelines #repairprocedures #autobodyrepair #collisionrepair #safetyfirst

Dealer, Customer Excitement Builds As All-New F-150 Arrives In Showrooms, Earns Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award. The Ford F-150 arrives in dealerships nationwide this week, and early sales are indicating that customers can’t wait to start driving the newest version of the F-Series, America’s best-selling truck. The first sales of the truck have already occurred in the Midwest and F-150 is now on its way to dealers in other parts of the country; the number of retail orders pla...ced is at an all-time high. Read more --> https://media.ford.com//all-new-f-150-kelley-blue-book-bes #ford #f150 #bestselling #truck #pickuptruck #kellybluebook #bestbuyaward #fseries #new #allnew #carsales #automotive #automotivenews

Chevy Bolt battery compartment fires have caused the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to open a federal investigation into 2017-2020 Bolt EV cars. Read more: https://www.carcomplaints.com//chevy-bolt-battery-compartm #Chevy #bolt #chevybolt #investigation #NHTSA #federalinvestigation #boltEV #Electriccars #autobody #news #fires

The Future of ADAS and Proper Vehicle Calibration: There are nearly 2,500 unique static calibration procedures, many are changing mid-model year and back dating to prior years, said DeBoer. With this in mind you have to ask, are you sure you have the right procedure? All of your vehicle's safety features are part of the ADAS technologies that require additional steps during the collision repair process. Be sure your body shop knows the proper steps to repair these safety... features so they can continue to protect you and your passengers. Read the full article here --> https://www.glassbytes.com//the-future-of-adas-and-proper/ #adas #safetytechnology #collisionrepair #autobody #safetyfirst #vehiclecalibration #procedure #saferepair #automotive

A new study by DuckerFrontier for the Aluminum Association estimates automakers will incorporate 514 pounds of aluminum into the average vehicle by 2026, a 12 percent increase from today. Read more how this will impact you and future car repairs in the link below. Read more --> https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//duckerfrontier-auto-a/ #collisionrepair #autobody #repair #aluminum #aluminumassociation #automakers #vehicle #2026

Hyundai last week unveiled its E-GMP electric vehicle platform and highlighted some of the structural battery protection elements collision repairers might need to restore. The new architecture is tailored specifically for electric vehicles and is all-wheel drive by default, unless a customer orders rear-wheel drive. Read the full article below if you plan on owning a Hyundai. If you are ever in a collision, you may need to be aware of these new technologies. Read more --> ...https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//hyundai-describes-cra/ #Hyundai #new #architecture #electricvehicle #battery #collisionrepair #autobody #automotivenews #innovation

Recall watch: Check out the latest safety recalls ranging from various 2019 Jeep models, 2020-2021 Land Rover Sport vehicles, 2019 Ford pickup trucks, and many more... Read the full list of recent recalls here --> https://autonxt.net/latest-automotive-safety-recalls/ #recalls #Ford #Jeep #LandRover #2019 #2020 #pick #vehiclerecall #safetyfirst #manufacturerrecall #whatyouneedtoknow

Kia is recalling about 295,000 vehicles in the US because their engines are at risk of catching fire while driving. The affected models include some 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. Read full recall here -- > https://www.cnn.com//kia-recalls-vehicles-engin/index.html... #Kia #recall #safety #engine #firerisk #automotivenews #vehiclerecall #Sorento #Forte #ForteCoup #Optima #Soul #SportageVehicle #safetyfirst

Free Ford resources for body shops include parts diagrams, owner's manuals : I-CAR also reemphasized the value of the free fordcrashparts.com informational portal during the duo’s Aug. 21 virtual NORTHEAST presentation. None of these are substitutes for the actual OEM repair procedures though I-CAR demonstrated that the owner’s manuals might carry information you can’t find in the official OEM procedures. Read more below: Read more --> https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//f...ree-ford-resources-f/ #Ford #oemrepair #collisionrepair #autobody #autorepair #caraccident #repairprocedures #fordcrashparts #consumer #ownersmanual

Honda has redesigned their 2021 Ridgeline with some safety upgrades with a few other design updates. For example, the OEM swapped out the 2020 Ridgeline hood for a 2021 version sporting a pronounced power bulge, and redid the fenders too. The truck features all-new sheet metal from the front roof pillars forward, Honda said. See more of the other highlights in the article below: Read more -> https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//honda-2021-ridgeline-/ #Honda #ridgeline #pickuptruck #truck #OEM #Autobodynews #automotive #2021 #Newmodel #updates #innovation

Given that automaker procedures often call for inspections of seat belts in vehicles that have been involved in a collision, industry trainer Mike Anderson is glad to see continual growth the past four years in the percentage of shops being paid for this procedure. Read more --> https://www.autobodynews.com//21083-more-shops-invoicing-b #seatbelt #safetyinspection #inspection #safetyfirst #repairprocedures #OEMrepair #automaker #collisionrepair #autobodyrepair #collisionrepair #whopaysforwhat

China recently released a plug-in hybrid sports car, The Songsan Dolphin, with styling that is strongly inspired by the 1958 Corvette. However, a Chevrolet spokesperson confirmed to CarScoops that while Songsang did not request prior permission to use the design, GM isn't planning any legal action since it isn't technically identical to the classic model and doesn’t feature any Chevy or Corvette branding. What do you think? Read more --> https://www.foxbusiness.com//chevrolet-chinese-corvette-cl #China #sportscar #hybrid #Dolphin #corvette #GM #Automotive #news #Chevy #1958Corvette #copycat

GM, Ford Need Electric-Car Batteries, but Take Different Paths to Get Them: Some car companies, like Tesla, are getting more involved in making batteries, while others favor buying from others... Read more --> https://www.wsj.com//gm-ford-need-electric-car-batteries-b... #GM #Ford #ElectricCar #carbatteries #battery #Tesla #gogreen #autobody #news #automotive #costiskey

25% auto crashes happen in first 3 minutes: "We want to support people in being on the road safely. Knowing which behavior leads to accidents enables us to make targeted recommendations, and thus to minimize risks. read more --> https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//dolphin-25-crashes-ha/... #collision #crashes #caraccident #safetyfirst #drivingbehavior #roadsafety #autobodyrepair #collisionrepair #travel #automotivenews

The emergence of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) has been a boon to automotive consumers. Among other benefits, ADAS is credited with a 1.2% drop in vehicle fatalities last year, along with significantly reduced injuries. What’s more, consumer comfort with these technologies is increasing as OEMs build ADAS into an expanding number of vehicle platforms. The result is a growing aftermarket customer base that expects specialty-equipment products and modifications to integrate seamlessly with their high-tech factory ADAS packages. But is the industry up to the task? Read more about how this might alter your collision repair -- > https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//sema-guest-column-cas/ #adas #safetytechnology #automotive #autonews #safetyfirst #collisionrepair #oemrepair #casestudy #sema #whatsnew

Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, "Transitory Trends in the Electric Vehicle Ecosystem in the United States, 2025," finds the electric vehicle (EV) market in the U.S. is expected to flourish, with government incentives driving EV ownership. Read the full story below and what that may mean for you. Read the full story --> https://www.autobodynews.com//21500-u-s-electric-vehicles- #itselectric #electricvehicles #automotive #breakingnews #2025 #innovation #autobody #electricvehicleecosystem #EV #EVownership #electriccar

Tis the season!!!

A Chevy Bolt fire recall has been issued for nearly 68,700 Bolt EV cars worldwide following at least five fires and two injuries. Read more --> https://www.autobodynews.com//21464-chevy-bolt-fire-recall #recall #chevy #chevrolet #fire #bolt #chevybolt #EV #Battery #injuries #safetyfirst

Mopar does not have an Opt OE program or an OE surplus program and does not recognize the sale of Opt OE parts, the automaker wrote in the new document. FCA cautioned that buying such a part might be a crapshoot on the part of the repairer. Read more about why it matters where your collision repair parts come from:... New FCA auto parts position statement: 'Opt OE is not OE' --> https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//new-fca-position-stat/ #mopar #fca #oemrepair #opte #collisionrepair #parts #autobody #autoparts #safetyfirst #positionstatement #whyitmatterss

Subaru in the 2020 virtual OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit highlighted the numerous inspections it can require following a collision and offered body shops a couple of pointers on the process. Read more why this is important to you, the driver, after you have been in a collision. Read full article here: https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//subaru-offers-tips-on/ #subaru #safetytip #safetyfirst #collisionrepair #autobodyrepair #repair #oemrepair #inspection #bodyshop #vehiclechecks #pointers

Bentley on Thursday announced it would only sell plug-in hybrid or electric vehicles by 2026, and shift to fully electric powertrains completely by 2030. Read the full story here: https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//bentley-to-only-sell-/ #innovation #bentley #2026 #electricvehicles #electric #2030 #electricpowertrains #hybrid #electriccars #technology #automotive

We would like to wish all those who have served, a very happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service.

A Volvo airbag death has led to a recall of more than 54,000 model year 2001-2003 S60 and S80 vehicles that were sold or registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Read more --> https://www.autobodynews.com//21383-volvo-airbag-death-cau #volvo #airbag #recall #safetyfirst #2001 #s60 #s80 #autobody #automotive #news #safetyrecall #autorecall #death

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Mike Manley confirmed Oct. 28 that Ram will join the rush to produce an electric truck, an area that promises robust competition with Ford, General Motors, Tesla, Rivian and Lordstown Motors already planning to launch their own models. Read more --> https://www.autobodynews.com//21305-fiat-chrysler-ceo-says #fiat #Chrysler #ram #pickuptruck #electric #electricpickuptruck #automotivenews #innovation #electric

General Motors last week revealed a 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 which makes the battery pack a fundamental structural element of the chassis. It’s one of several body and chassis details accompanying or leveraging the vehicle’s biggest news: the completely electric powertrain. Read more --> https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//electric-2022-gmc-hum/... #2022 #hummer #gmc #hummerev #batterypack #innovation #autobody #automotivenews #electricpowertrain

Telesis Collision Center would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween! #HappyHalloween #2020 #october #trickortreat #trunkortreat #halloween #spooktacular #automotive #collisionrepair

Autonomous Trucks Are Here. Are They Safe? Proponents of self-driving trucks say they offer a number of safety benefits. On the other hand, detractors claim autonomous trucks are a danger. Both sides have their points. Here is a look at the various arguments. Read more --> https://www.autobodynews.com//21042-nyc-truck-accident-law #selfdriving #autonomous #futuristic #innovation #technology #automotive #news #2021 #safetyfirst #driverless #truckingindustry

Algorithms also learn and adapt more quickly than human experts, the article states. A simple bumper replacement is not necessarily simple anymore, because new bumpers often have expensive integrated sensors, like the ones that warn drivers if they’re backing up too close to another car when parallel parking. As a result, those claim supplements are increasing. New York Times highlights human photo estimating inaccuracy in look at AI and auto claims - https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//new-york-times-highli/ #photoestimating #caraccident #collision #autobodyrepair #collisionrepair #autobody #news #artificialintelligence #estimates #repairestimate #claim #supplement #autoclaim

Kia on Tuesday unveiled a next-generation 2021 Kia Sorento 119 pounds lighter than its predecessor yet boasting a higher average tensile strength. Kia expects the 2021 Sorento to reach dealers and go on sale later this year. As the model inevitably begins to get in crashes, auto body shops might encounter more components with repair restrictions than were present on the 2020 version. Read more --> https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//kia-2021-sorento-body/... #Kia #2021 #sorento #kiasorento #nextgeneration #aluminum #moderntechnology #autobody #news #automotive #autobodyshops #collisionrepair

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed an executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks in California by 2035, a move he said would cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than a third. Read more: https://www.foxla.com//california-governor-signs-executive #California #2035 #executiveorder #gaspowered #carsandtrucks #automotive #news #emissions #gogreen #environmentallyfriendly

"With rapid advancements in vehicle complexity and the prevalence of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)which can now be found in 92.7% of new U.S. vehiclesdiagnostic scanning will be necessary for a complete and safe repair, according to the Collision Industry Conference." Read more: https://www.mpower.mitchell.com/diagnostic-trouble-code-ve/ #adas #safetytechnology #collisionrepair #autobody #news #diagnosticscanning #saferepair #scanning #everystepcounts

The U.S. experienced an estimated 20% jump in motor vehicle deaths between January and June 2020 compared to the same six-month period in 2019, according to data from the National Safety Council (NSC). Read more --> https://www.automotive-fleet.com//u-s-road-fatalities-up-2 #pandemic #2020 #covid #covid19 #automotive #news #nsc #topnews #motorvehicle

If you own a Ford, it's in your best interest to ensure your vehicle is repaired according to how the manufacturer has documented to do so. I-Car and Ford last month released additional instruction on how to use their website to refer to proper repair techniques on Ford vehicles. In the link below, you'll find a few more key points to Ford's OEM procedures you should be aware of in the event you are in an accident. Read more -- > https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//i-car-ford-presentati/ #ford #icar #oemprocedures #therightway #safetyfirst #f150 #trucks #adas #collisionrepair #autobody #automotivenews

Imagine your check engine light comes on, and you immediately receive a push notification from your phone to schedule a service appointment at your trusted, local dealer. A few clicks later, your service appointment is scheduled, and you are free to resume your busy day. Mitsubishi Motors Accelerates Connected Car Technology to Enhance Customer Experience: Read more --> https://www.autobodynews.com//20951-mitsubishi-motors-acce... #Mitsubishimotors #connectedcartechnology #technology #innovation #customerexperience #pushnotification #autobody #breakingnews

In an amazing twist of fate, General Motors' gas-guzzling middle-finger-flying Hummer brand, discontinued in 2010, is poised to make a comeback for 2022 as an all-electric sub-brand of GMC. GMC will show the new Hummer EV electric pickup truck on October 20. The company had initially planned for a reveal in May but delayed that due to the coronavirus pandemic. The company says production remains on track to begin next year, with deliveries starting in fall 2021. Read more --> https://www.msn.com//gmc-shows-hummer-evs-crab/ar-BB191T7W #GMC #Hummer #October #2021 #bigreveal #breakingnews #crabwalk #fall #GeneralMotors #coronavirus #pandemic #COVID #Autonews #automotive

If you own a Ford and your repair involves installing a new windshield, you only have one approved option- use an OEM Ford windshield, and here is why. Read more: https://telesiscollision.com/why-ford-says-you-cannot-use-a #ford #aftermarket #windshield #oemrepair #safetyfirst #collisionrepair #autobody #saferepair #OEMFord #whyyoushouldcare

Toyota has repair information for technicians in two different online locations and stresses that these procedures are not just some basic guidelines, but they must be adhered to in order for the repair to be safe for both the technician doing the work and for the vehicle owner after the repair. We go into more details about why this is important to you. Read more ---> https://telesiscollision.com/toyota-to-body-shops-oem-posit #OEMrepair #toyota #repairinformation #collisionrepair #autobody #saferepair #repairtechnician #safetyfirst

Happy Labor Day to all the hard workers out there! Telesis Collision Center appreciates all of you! #happyLaborDay #2020 #LaborDay #hardwork #essentialworkers #september #telesiscollision #collisioncenter #autobodyrepair #collisionrepair

GM: How Bad Auto Body Repair Can Affect Your Safety Systems: Your safety features in your car are all connected together in order to communicate and function properly to protect you and your passengers. If you've been in an accident, these safety features get knocked out of place and require specific recalibrations. Sometimes even you as the user can accidentally alter their function after an accident so GM has instructions and things to look out for... Read more: https://telesiscollision.com/gm-how-bad-auto-body-repair-ca #GM #ADAS #Safetytechnology #safetyfirst #collisionrepair #autobody #saferepair #oem #collisionprocedures #themoreyouknow

Why A Photo Estimate Is More Likely To Total Out Your Car: The fact is cars get totaled faster today than they used to for damages that may appear repairable even on a relatively new car with low miles. This is because most insurance companies have switched to a 70% rule. We explain what that is and how it impacts you in the link below. Read more --> https://telesiscollision.com/why-a-photo-estimate-is-more-l #online #estimates #collisionrepair #collisionestimate #autobody #70percent #photoestimate #totalout #totaled #carinsurance

Why Toyota Cares So Much About the Quality of Your Auto Body Repair, And So Should You: Read more --> https://telesiscollision.com/why-toyota-cares-so-much-about #Toyota #collisionrepair #safetyfirst #oem #repairprocedures #autobodyrepair #whywyoushouldcare #saferepair #quality

Paying Claims in a COVID-19 World. Now, in the thick of the pandemic, insurers that have not yet adopted a highly digital approach must determine how best to meet policyholders’ demands for business continuity and an optimal claim experience, including faster, safer claim payments. Read more ---> https://www.autobodynews.com//20791-paying-claims-in-a-cov #claims #autobody #news #covid19 #coronavirus #insurance #carinsurance #policyholder #payment

A Mercedes-Benz GLB250 recall is necessary because the rear spoilers above the tailgates may not have been welded correctly and could allow parts of the spoilers to fly off the SUVs. Read more: https://www.autobodynews.com//20778-mercedes-glb250-recall #mercedes #recall #safetyrecall #autonews #mercedes-benz #glb250 #suv #tailgate #welding

As people around the world start driving more again, Ford and INRIX will soon help them find cheaper options for fuel prices and that elusive open parking spot. Read more ---> https://www.autobodynews.com//20766-ford-sync-4-steers-dri #Ford #SYNC4 #INRIX #parking #cheaper #options #autonews #fuelcharging #innovation #technology #automotive

Chevy Corvettes Recalled for Front Trunk Troubles: General Motors says the release button located inside the front trunk compartment may not function after the vehicle has been shut off for 10 minutes. Read more ---> https://www.autobodynews.com//20757-chevy-corvettes-recall #chevy #recall #safetyrecall #trunk #corvette #trunktroubles #Generalmotors #GM #Safetyfirst #releasebutton

The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a windshield recall for select Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) models. According to the administration, the windshield may become separated from the vehicle frame. Read more: https://www.autobodynews.com//20715-nhtsa-issues-new-merce #mercedes #recall #autonews #windshield #safetyfirst #safetyrecall #mercedesbenz #nhtsa #autobodynews

Are we relying too much on our vehicles' safety technology? And at what cost? [The] American Automobile Association (AAA) has repeatedly found that active driving assistance systems do not perform consistently, especially in real-word scenarios, said Greg Brannon, AAA automotive engineering and industry relations director, speaking about a recent AAA study. Read more -- > https://www.autobodynews.com//20718-aaa-study-finds-active #ADAS #Safetytechnology #driverassist #AAA #studyfindings #autonews #breaking #drivingassistsystems #safetyfirst #themoreyouknow

GM is very specific about their repair procedures especially when it comes to your vehicle's ADAS technology. Your car has a very complex system of safety technology all working together to protect you and your passengers. If your body shop doesn't frequently refer to your manufacturer's repair guidelines, there could be steps missed compromising your safe repair. We put together some important things to look out for if you need your GM vehicle repaired. Read more ---> https://telesiscollision.com/why-you-need-to-know-about-gms #adas #GM #repairprocedures #collisionrepair #safetyfirst #safetytechnology #autobodyrepair #OEM

Is this the future of car design? Check out this futuristic video of a Mercedes Vision AVTR: (Must be logged into facebook to view) https://www.facebook.com/100003768231322/videos/1947962588672663/?extid=9KDP9Q4OlDdEYnhc #future #mercedes #Vision #cardesign #innovation #isthisreal

AAA ADAS testing reinforces OEM repair procedures, suggests other ADAS best practices. As a vehicle owner, it's important you are aware of these best practices when it comes to repairing your car's safety technology. In this article, you'll learn what you should look out for to ensure you receive a complete repair. Learn more: https://www.repairerdrivennews.com//aaa-adas-testing-rein/ #aaa #adas #safetytechnology #OEMrepair #safetyfirst #collisionrepair #autobody #bestpractices