News & Blog
News & Blog
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SUN Collision Shares 2025 Best of the Blogs
The SUN® Collision team has been busy blogging over the past year, sharing valuable information on their website geared towards empowering technicians and shop owners to optimize efficiency and enhance the overall value of their businesses.
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Eight Essential Sensors in Modern Cars — What They Do & Why They Matter
From engine sensors to advanced ADAS technology, modern vehicles depend on precise sensor operation. Learn how evolving sensor technology impacts collision repair – and how the right repair information helps shops reduce cycle time and comebacks.
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Why Are Cars Designed to Crumple in the Front During Collisions?
Crumple zones are designed to absorb and redistribute the energy of a collision, reducing the force on the cabin and protecting occupants. By collapsing in a controlled way, they extend the impact time, lowering injury risk. While this can mean more visible damage to the vehicle, crumple zones—along with airbags, seat belts, and safety cages—are…
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Introducing OneProfile: A Unified Navigation System for Snap-on Software Tools
Introducing OneProfile, a unified navigation launcher for Snap-on® software that simplifies access to your repair applications. With one click, move between SUN® Collision, SureTrack® and ALTUS™ Drive; fewer logins, faster workflows, and more time for repairs.
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SUN Collision Names Winners of ‘Thank You Thursdays!’ Sweepstakes
SUN Collision® announces the winners of its latest “Thank You Thursdays!” Facebook sweepstakes. Each Thursday for three weeks, one winner of a $100 gift card was named on the SUN Collision Facebook page.
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The Top 4 Collision Damage Types Every Driver Should Know
Discover the top 4 collision damage types and what every repair pro should know. Front-end, rear-end, side-impact, and sideswipe collisions fill today’s repair bays. Explore why they occur most often and how even sideswipes can lead to serious vehicle damage.
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Pro Tips for Ensuring ADAS Sensor Compatibility with Vehicle Wraps and Paint
Wrapping a customer’s vehicle with vinyl is not just a way to change the car’s color to a non-OEM hue. It’s a creative way to protect a vehicle’s paint or cover up any imperfections. However, before wrapping any modern vehicle, there are critical considerations regarding advanced driver assistance (ADAS) sensors.
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SUN Collision Welcomes the Holiday Season with its ‘Thank You Thursdays!’ Sweepstakes
SUN® Collision welcomes the holiday season with the return of its “Thank You Thursdays!” Facebook sweepstakes. Each Thursday for three weeks – Nov. 13, 20 and 27 – one winner of a $100 gift card will be announced on the SUN Collision Facebook page.
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SUN Collision Enhances Search Capabilities with ‘Did You Mean’ Feature in 1Search Plus
SUN® Collision Repair Information in its 1Search™ Plus dashboard offers a new feature called “Did You Mean.” This powerful upgrade helps technicians and service writers find the right information faster by automatically suggesting corrected industry terms when typos or extra characters are entered in the search bar.
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Stop Losing Time to “No Results Found”
The new “Did You Mean” feature in 1Search™ Plus helps auto repair pros find the right fix faster. Now available in SUN Collision Repair Information, it instantly corrects misspelled terms—saving time, boosting accuracy, and improving shop productivity.
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SUN Collision to Showcase Exclusive 1Search Plus Technology at Two SEMA Show Locations
SUN® Collision will showcase its cutting-edge collision repair software at two locations during this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, Nov. 4-7, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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From Batteries to Wiring: Preparing Your Auto Body Shop for Electric Vehicle Repairs
Electric vehicles are no longer “future challenges” – they’re everyday realities in collision repair. From high-voltage batteries and wiring to advanced materials and OEM procedures, safe and profitable EV repairs require specialized training, equipment, and continuously updated repair intelligence.
SUN Collision Shares 2025 Best of the Blogs
The SUN® Collision team has been busy blogging over the past year, sharing valuable information on their website geared towards empowering technicians and shop owners to optimize efficiency and enhance the overall value of their businesses.
Eight Essential Sensors in Modern Cars — What They Do & Why They Matter
From engine sensors to advanced ADAS technology, modern vehicles depend on precise sensor operation. Learn how evolving sensor technology impacts collision repair – and how the right repair information helps shops reduce cycle time and comebacks.
Why Are Cars Designed to Crumple in the Front During Collisions?
Crumple zones are designed to absorb and redistribute the energy of a collision, reducing the force on the cabin and protecting occupants. By collapsing in a controlled way, they extend the impact time, lowering injury risk. While this can mean more visible damage to the vehicle, crumple zones—along with airbags, seat belts, and safety cages—are essential for saving lives in modern cars.
Introducing OneProfile: A Unified Navigation System for Snap-on Software Tools
Introducing OneProfile, a unified navigation launcher for Snap-on® software that simplifies access to your repair applications. With one click, move between SUN® Collision, SureTrack® and ALTUS™ Drive; fewer logins, faster workflows, and more time for repairs.
SUN Collision Names Winners of ‘Thank You Thursdays!’ Sweepstakes
SUN Collision® announces the winners of its latest “Thank You Thursdays!” Facebook sweepstakes. Each Thursday for three weeks, one winner of a $100 gift card was named on the SUN Collision Facebook page.
The Top 4 Collision Damage Types Every Driver Should Know
Discover the top 4 collision damage types and what every repair pro should know. Front-end, rear-end, side-impact, and sideswipe collisions fill today’s repair bays. Explore why they occur most often and how even sideswipes can lead to serious vehicle damage.
Pro Tips for Ensuring ADAS Sensor Compatibility with Vehicle Wraps and Paint
Wrapping a customer’s vehicle with vinyl is not just a way to change the car’s color to a non-OEM hue. It’s a creative way to protect a vehicle’s paint or cover up any imperfections. However, before wrapping any modern vehicle, there are critical considerations regarding advanced driver assistance (ADAS) sensors.
SUN Collision Welcomes the Holiday Season with its ‘Thank You Thursdays!’ Sweepstakes
SUN® Collision welcomes the holiday season with the return of its “Thank You Thursdays!” Facebook sweepstakes. Each Thursday for three weeks – Nov. 13, 20 and 27 – one winner of a $100 gift card will be announced on the SUN Collision Facebook page.
SUN Collision Enhances Search Capabilities with ‘Did You Mean’ Feature in 1Search Plus
SUN® Collision Repair Information in its 1Search™ Plus dashboard offers a new feature called “Did You Mean.” This powerful upgrade helps technicians and service writers find the right information faster by automatically suggesting corrected industry terms when typos or extra characters are entered in the search bar.
Stop Losing Time to “No Results Found”
The new “Did You Mean” feature in 1Search™ Plus helps auto repair pros find the right fix faster. Now available in SUN Collision Repair Information, it instantly corrects misspelled terms—saving time, boosting accuracy, and improving shop productivity.