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I-CAR Repairers Realm: SEMA: Vehicle-Maker Required Tools and Equipment - Now Available
I-CAR · December 6, 2023 · Ford, Lincoln, Nissan, Infiniti, BMW, FCA, Stellantis
Summary
This article highlights an I-CAR Repairers Realm episode from the 2023 SEMA Show featuring representatives from Ford, Nissan, BMW, and Stellantis. The discussion focuses on the critical importance of utilizing vehicle-maker required tools and equipment, such as synergic and pulse welders, to properly repair modern lightweight vehicle structures.
What to do on the job
Verify and utilize the specific vehicle-maker required tools and equipment, such as approved pulse or synergic welders, specified in the OEM repair procedures for the vehicle being repaired.
How to use it
Use this document to support the necessity of purchasing or utilizing OEM-mandated equipment, such as specific synergic or pulse welders, during negotiations with insurers. It reinforces that vehicle manufacturers establish strict equipment requirements that must be followed by both certified and non-certified shops to ensure structural repair integrity.
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