
News & Blog
News & Blog
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How to Improve Your Auto Collision Diagnostic Processes at Your Body Shop
If you own an auto collision shop, you know how important it is to have a fast and accurate diagnostic process. If it takes you too long to complete collision repair diagnostics, you could slow down the entire repair and risk disappointing the customer and potentially losing their business.
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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.
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.
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.
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 to Highlight ADAS at Two Regional Conferences in September
SUN Collision is heading to The Texas Auto Body Trade Show, Sept. 12-13 in Allen, Texas, and the Music City Collision Conference, Sept. 26-27 in Nashville, Tennessee. Visit SUN to learn all about ADAS repairs plus much more!
Understanding Composites in Cars for Modern Repairs
Master repairs on automotive plastics and composites with expert guidance. Sun Collision supports technicians working with modern car composites
Do OEM Certifications Really Matter for Your Collision Repair Business?
Discover why OEM certifications matter for collision repair shops and how they boost repair quality, safety and customer trust.
OEM vs. Aftermarket Parts for Collision Repair
Learn the key differences between OEM and aftermarket parts for collision repair and discover which option is best for customer’s vehicle.









