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Collision Information Website Access
I-CAR · November 15, 2019 · Audi, BMW, Mini, FCA, Stellantis, Ford, Lincoln, General Motors, Genesis, Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Kia, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, INFINITI, Rolls-Royce, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Lexus, Scion, Volkswagen
Summary
This article explains the relationship between the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) portal and OEM subscription websites, noting that while RTS can verify the existence of repair procedures, copyright laws prevent it from distributing actual OEM repair manuals. It provides a centralized directory of links to step-by-step instructions for purchasing subscriptions directly from various vehicle manufacturers.
What to do on the job
Use the provided OEM directory links to purchase direct subscriptions to vehicle manufacturer repair portals to obtain official, copyrighted repair procedures.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity and cost of direct OEM information subscriptions on estimates and supplements. It establishes that third-party portals like I-CAR RTS cannot legally provide actual repair procedures due to copyright laws, making direct OEM website access mandatory for accessing official repair instructions.
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