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Subaru Position Statement: Pre- and Post- Repair System Scanning - UPDATE
I-CAR · April 10, 2020 · Subaru
Summary
Subaru requires both pre- and post-repair system scanning for all vehicles from model year 2004 and newer that have been involved in a collision. Subaru defines a collision as any damage that exceeds minor outer body panel cosmetic distortion.
What to do on the job
Perform and document both a pre-repair and post-repair diagnostic scan on all 2004 and newer Subaru vehicles involved in a collision exceeding minor cosmetic outer panel damage.
How to use it
Use this position statement to justify the necessity and cost of pre- and post-repair diagnostic scans on estimates and supplements. Point to Subaru's specific definition of a 'collision' (damage exceeding minor outer body panel cosmetic distortion) to counter insurer pushback on vehicles that do not have obvious structural or airbag deployment damage.
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