News & Blog
News & Blog
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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.
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What do OEM Collision Repairs Mean for Your Body Shop?
OEM for automotive collision repairs is the safest and most reliable way to get vehicles back to their original condition. But getting your hands on OEM repair information quickly and economically can be as much of a challenge as keeping up with the advancements in vehicle technology.
Bringing OEM Wiring Diagrams into the Light
SUN has enhanced access to its OEM wiring diagrams by placing them alongside its Interactive Wiring Diagrams, giving technicians faster access, greater flexibility and more efficient electrical diagnostics.
SUN®️ Collision Announces Summer Sweepstakes Winners
SUN®️ Collision has announced the winners of its three-week Summer Sweepstakes, thanking customers and Facebook followers for their support while celebrating three lucky winners with $100 gift cards.
SUN Collision Celebrates Summer with New Facebook Sweepstakes
SUN is welcoming summer with a new Facebook sweepstakes, giving participants three chances to win. From now through July 31, 2026, one winner will receive a $100 gift card each week, with names announced every Friday on the SUN Collision Facebook page.
SUN Collision Introduces New QuickSpecs Experience
SUN has introduced a new QuickSpecs feature in its online repair information to help automotive technicians access common vehicle specifications faster with less scrolling and smarter navigation.
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.
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.
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.