News & Blog
News & Blog
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Eight Types of Sensors Used in Automobiles, from Cameras to Oxygen Sensors
Learn about some common vehicle sensors and how SUN® Collision Repair Information can help your body shop perform safer, more accurate repairs in less time.
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SUN Collision Adds New Features to Advanced Interactive Wiring Diagrams
The latest release of SUN® Collision Repair Information includes exclusive features that have been added to its wiring diagrams, enhancing diagram navigation and making connectors, grounds and splices not only searchable, but also interactive.
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Getting ADAS Repairs Right for Vehicles with Forward-Warning Alerts
A forward collision warning (FCW) system is one of many components that comprise Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Getting ADAS repairs right is critical for your collision shop, the vehicle’s drivers, and anyone else on the road.
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SUN Collision Repair Information Set to Exhibit at the 2021 SEMA Show
Visit SUN® Collision Repair Information at SEMA 2021, Snap-on booth #32017, to learn about new content, increased coverage and enhanced features including quick access to ADAS repair information and advanced search engine technology.
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Calibration Research Tips For Collision Repair
Getting ADAS calibration and repair right is critical; there’s no room for error. The vehicles you work on and the people who drive them depend on your expertise to keep them safe.
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SUN Collision Updates Repair Information
SUN Collision has completed the first phase of planned content updates for its collision repair information software. Collision repair data for model year 2021 vehicles from the major domestic and Asian OEMs is now available in the software.
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How TSBs Can Help Your Body Shop
Your collision shop is familiar with Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), but do you and your technicians use them as often as you should? Here’s a refresher on how TSBs can be an essential tool for completing accurate repairs.
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Why Collision Repair Software Could Be a Collision Technician’s Most Important Tool
While collision repair software can’t replace hands-on experience, it can give professional technicians the tools they need to keep up with increasingly more complicated collision procedures.
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FCA US (Fiat Chrysler Automotive) Announces RAM Wheel Torque Safety Recall
SUN Collision users should be aware that FCA US (Fiat Chrysler Automotive) as announced a safety recall that involves vehicles with flanged lug nuts that may have been over-torqued during service due to an incorrect torque specification.
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Tips for Repairing Your Hail Damage to Your Customers’ Vehicles
If you want to perform hail repair on modern vehicles correctly and economically, you must have access to comprehensive OEM resources like collision repair software.
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Five Things You May Not Know About Collision Repair Technology
Here are five things you may not know about some features in SUN Collision and the benefits of collision repair software and how they can make your collision repair shop more productive and profitable.
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Get Comfortable with ADAS Sensor Calibration and Repair
Does your collision facility know how to calibrate a collision sensor, replace a rear camera, and other common ADAS repairs? SUN® Collision Repair Information helps your body shop perform these types of repairs safely and efficiently.
SUN Collision Receives 2024 PTEN Innovation Award
SUN Collision announces its Repair Package feature has received a PTEN 2024 Innovation Award in the automotive software category. This exclusive feature within SUN Collision Repair Information significantly simplifies the complex blueprinting process, providing comprehensive documentation in support of estimates and insurance claims.
Five Ways to Make Your Auto Collision Repair Shop More Efficient and Profitable
The old saying that “time is money” certainly applies to collision repair management, because any delay in a repair or service can hinder your ability to quickly turn over customer maximize your profit. Here are five ways that can help improve the efficiency of yours shop.
SUN Collision Announces ‘Thank You Thursdays!’ Winners
SUN Collision awards four well-deserving winners of its ‘Thank You Thursdays!’ sweepstakes in celebration of Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM). The winners have received a $100 gift card to pay tribute to their hard work in our industry.
Is Your Body Shop Ready for Advanced Auto Body Materials?
Advanced auto materials continue to be lighter, more durable and stronger, posing a challenge for collision repair. As the variety of auto body materials used in a shop continues to increase, current OEM repair data is essential for accurate, safe repairs.
SUN Collision Brings Back ‘Thank You Thursdays!’ Sweepstakes
SUN Collision is celebrating Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM) in June with the launch of its ‘Thank You Thursdays!’ sweepstakes. One winner of a $100 gift card will be announced each Thursday on the SUN Collision Facebook page through July 4.
Building Strength Through the Snap-on Family of Brands: Total Shop Solutions
SUN Collision is a proud member of the TOTAL SHOP SOLUTIONS (TSS) family of Snap-on brands that bring together best-in-class automotive repair products from across the industry. The TSS brands offer a unique scope of solutions to outfit any shop for success from floor to ceiling.
Automotive Sensors 101 for Collision Repair
Sensor technology is a swiftly advancing field in the automotive industry. It is a crucial component of modern car and truck manufacturing, mainly with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The dynamic innovations in all types of automotive sensors pose unique challenges for collision repair.
SUN Collision to Demo Exclusive 1Search Plus Technology at Regional Collision Repair Conferences in May
SUN Collision invites attendees to visit their exhibits at two regional industry conferences this month. They will showcase the collision repair technology and demonstrate how its exclusive 1Search Plus technology is redefining how technicians access OEM information for collision and mechanical repairs.
SUN Collision + Tru-Point: A Powerful Combo for ADAS Collision Repairs
Let’s face it, collisions continue to be increasingly common with the abundance of vehicles on the road. When a collision occurs, it’s not just the visible damage you have to worry about. ADAS collision repairs require accurate diagnosis, detailed repair knowledge, and precise sensor calibrations using the most up-to-date OEM data and calibration tools.
How Front-End Collision Repairs Are Changing for Auto Body Shops
With the advanced nature of vehicles on the road today, front-end collisions are more complex than ever. Technicians should be equipped with the best and most up-to-date software to ensure accurate and safe front-end repairs.