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Mazda Position Statement: Pre- And Post-Repair System Scanning - UPDATE
I-CAR · September 3, 2026 · Mazda
Summary
Mazda North American Operations requires both a pre-repair and a post-repair diagnostic scan on any vehicle involved in a collision. These scans must be performed using a genuine Mazda scan tool to ensure the vehicle is safely and accurately restored to proper working condition.
What to do on the job
Perform both a pre-repair and post-repair diagnostic scan using a genuine Mazda scan tool on any Mazda vehicle involved in a collision.
How to use it
Use this position statement to justify and secure authorization for both pre- and post-repair diagnostic scanning on all Mazda collision repair estimates and supplements, emphasizing that the OEM explicitly requires these procedures using a genuine Mazda scan tool.
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