Repairer Driven News has reported that Volvo has released a windshield position statement requiring windshield replacements to be carried out according to Volvo standards, including the use of Volvo Genuine Windshields and adhesives. This sits alongside the wider industry trend of manufacturers issuing more detailed position...
I-CAR RTS reported on Nissan's updated position statement on refinishing the 2023–2025 Nissan ARIYA bumper cover, where ADAS radar performance may be affected. The article also covered Nissan radar-optimised colour resources, noting that ADAS radar performance can be affected by paint film thickness, and by colour...
Repairer Driven News has reported that General Motors has revised its ADAS position statement, strengthening its wording around ADAS component replacement and the use of non-GM parts. GM now states that the use of salvaged, recycled, reconditioned, remanufactured, aftermarket, or other secondary-market ADAS radars, cameras,...
NZTA has also published an update on the Suzuki Fronx. NZTA says Suzuki NZ is contacting affected owners to arrange a recall to replace the rear seat belt, following an earlier warning not to carry passengers in the rear seats after a safety belt failed...
NZTA announced changes to light vehicle inspections, starting from 1 November 2026. The changes include altered WoF inspection frequencies for some vehicles, and WoF and CoF inspections will include checking that no warning or malfunction indicators are showing for Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Lane Keep...
Repairer Driven News recently reported on a GM windshield position statement. The article notes that GM’s structural and safety testing is carried out using GM genuine parts, including OEM glass, and that GM says it cannot confirm whether non-GM glass has been validated to the...
I-CAR RTS has also included a “Back-to-Basics” item on squeeze-type resistance spot welder maintenance. The RTS listing notes that STRSW maintenance is essential to ensure the welder functions correctly. This is a useful reminder that even if the correct repair procedure has been identified, the equipment...
I-CAR RTS recently listed a Repairers Realm item on plastic repair solutions. Plastic repair is not new, but the decision to repair or replace plastic parts is becoming more complex where sensors, radar units, brackets, parking aids, blind spot systems, and other ADAS-related components are involved. Why...
I-CAR RTS has also updated information on sectioning and partial part replacement for the 2017–2019 Ford Explorer. The article notes that one of the common questions asked is whether a sectioning or partial replacement procedure is available, and points repairers to I-CAR’s OEM Partial Part...
Repairer Driven News recently covered Ford OnTarget guidance on parking sensor paint instructions. The article notes several specific instructions, including that already-painted sensors must not be touched up or repainted, and that paint must not extend more than 4 mm from the front edge of...
