News & Blog
News & Blog
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Five Auto Body Shop Industry Trends Making Waves Across the Industry
It can be a challenge to keep up with the latest composite body materials, computerized systems and safety features, much less stay on top of current repair procedures. Technicians can take comfort knowing SUN® Collision has their backs.
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Get the Scoop on Vehicle Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins
Vehicle recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address the performance and safety of a vehicle, but it’s important to know the difference between the two and how to deal with these issues.
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OEM Repair Software May Be Your Collision Repair Shop’s Most Valuable Asset
When you invest in OEM auto repair software for collision repair, your body shop will have advanced information needed to work on advanced vehicles today and in the future.
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SUN Collision to Showcase Advanced Repair Information Software at Northeast Conference
SUN® Collision is pleased to showcase its advanced repair information software at the Northeast 2022 conference. The event is presented by the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers/New Jersey (AASP/NJ) and attracts collision repair professional throughout the region.
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SUN Collision Now an Option for Accredited Saskatchewan Collision Repair Shops
SUN Collision is now an approved resource for OEM repair information for accredited auto body shops in Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Top 7 Advanced Vehicle Safety Features That Shops Need to Know About for Collision Repair
ADAS and other technology-based vehicle systems will continue to evolve, and the only way for body shops to keep up is by using advanced OEM information software in their bays.
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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.
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.
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.