News & Blog
News & Blog
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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.
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Why Staying Up-to-Date on Advanced Vehicle Repair Procedures is So Critical
As vehicle technology continues to advance, the line between collision procedures and mechanical repairs is disappearing too — and keeping up with advancements in collision repair procedures is a must.
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Advanced Collision Repair Technology is the Future: If Your Shop Ready?
Advanced collision repair technology impacts everything from materials, manufacturing methods, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and sensors, control modules, occupant safety equipment. Your shop can keep up with these advances with collision repair software.
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The Most Common Repairs and Diagnostic Challenges With Advanced Vehicles
Because modern vehicles are more technical than ever, common collision damage isn’t as “common” as it used to be. The modern body shop must understand the interconnectivity of not only the components of a vehicle, but the network of electronics that tie them all together.
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You May Be Able to Keep More Jobs In-House Than You Think
How do you avoid wasting time with diagnostics and repairs that end up being outsourced? Capitalizing on mechanical and other repair opportunities and having up-to-date OEM and repair information can mean more work stays with your shop.
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.