The Takata Recall
KEEPING YOUR CUSTOMERS SAFE The Takata recall is the largest recall in U.S. automotive history, involving roughly 37 million vehicles from 19 automakers equipped with 50 million Takata airbags—and that … Learn More
2019 Toyota Corolla: The Hatch is Back
INTRODUCING TOYOTA’S NEWEST, MOST STYLISH AND MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED SMALL CAR YET—the 2019 Corolla Hatchback. Built on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, it’s the first North American application … Learn More
Collision Counterfeit Parts
NOT WORTH THE RISK! COUNTERFEIT PARTS ARE A MULTI-BILLION-DOLLAR INDUSTRY, BUT IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT LOST REVENUE. Consider this: if a repair facility uses a non-Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) airbag … Learn More
Understanding Non-Reusable Parts
“Non-reusable parts—sometimes referred to as one-time-use parts—are parts that are designed to be installed only once.” —Eric Mendoza, Assistant Manager, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Toyota does not recommend that you … Learn More
Don’t Opt for Opt OE Parts
Opt OE parts can be an issue for safety, fit and function. Using these parts can be more trouble than it’s worth for a collision center. These parts may not be designed … Learn More
NACE Overview
Safe and proper repairs are vital every time a vehicle enters your shop, and there is no better way to ensure you are following proper repair procedures than by learning … Learn More
Calibration Can Help Save a Life
Frontal airbags have helped to save lives and prevent many injuries; however, special care must be taken when children are sitting in the front seat. To help protect these passengers, … Learn More
Safety First – Replacing Supplemental Restraint Systems
AS A COLLISION REPAIR PROFESSIONAL, you probably know that in the event a seatbelt is damaged, it must be replaced—it cannot be repaired. But, did you know that Toyota also … Learn More