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Volkswagen Position: Pre- and Post-Repair System Scanning - UPDATE
I-CAR · March 17, 2026 · Volkswagen
Summary
This article clarifies that while Volkswagen does not have a standalone position statement on scanning, their official 'Safety Precautions And Repair Information' document mandates pre- and post-repair diagnostic scans. Technicians must check and process DTC memory entries before repairs and re-check them after repairs are completed.
What to do on the job
Perform a pre- and post-repair diagnostic scan to check and process DTC memory entries on all collision-involved Volkswagen vehicles as required by the OEM's Safety Precautions And Repair Information document.
How to use it
When negotiating with insurers who claim Volkswagen has no scanning position statement, refer to this document to show that VW instead mandates scanning within their official 'Safety Precautions And Repair Information' guidelines. You can locate these requirements on the VW subscription website under Repair Manual > Chassis > Safety Precautions And Repair Information, which states that DTC memory must be checked and processed both before and after repairs.
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