SUN Collision’s Exclusive 1Search Plus Feature Returns Targeted Search Results for Autobody Repairs

By Ross Whiteley | March 12, 2024

Back in the day, the only tools you needed to repair a vehicle were your trusty wrench, screwdriver and paperback service manual; now, it’s an entirely different story for auto body repair shops as they strive to keep up with advancements in vehicle technology.

Any damage to the body and frame on today’s modern vehicles is likely to affect sensors, cameras and other mechanical components, which must be repaired to ensure vehicles are returned to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards.

So, it’s critical to have instant access to key information for both collision and mechanical at your fingertips. And no other source does it better than SUN Collision Repair Information with its powerful 1Search Plus advanced search engine.

Through the 1Search Plus card-based dashboard, technicians can instantly find ALL information related to the search term, and work more efficiently and intelligently. This exclusive feature is designed with technicians in mind, following their natural workflow. The repair information includes everything involved in OEM collision repair procedures, from materials, body & frame, paint & finish to ADAS quick reference and calibration information to intricate wiring and ADAS features.

How Does 1Search Plus Work?

1Search Plus delivers targeted results specific to the vehicle and/or component you’re looking for. If you use Google’s search engine, you can use 1Search Plus effortlessly! The advanced capabilities of the technology simplify search-and-navigation for a specific vehicle and present the relevant information in a user-friendly format. This helps reduce the noise of data you need to shuffle through to get straight to the fix.

In most cases, 1Search Plus also deciphers naming conventions of common components that vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. So, when searching in the software, you can look up any associated term and the engine will understand what you mean.

Start the search by selecting the type of vehicle and entering the required repair search term. Technicians will then obtain a unique graphical card format with targeted, complete OEM repair information and real-world insights, as listed below.

1Search Plus: The ‘Card’ Options

Below are the card fields available within the database; depending on your search, only associated cards will be returned.

• Materials: Body panel and structural material identification, including some adhesives and welding specifications
• Guided Component Testing: Guided component tests for individual autobody components and occasional overall systems
• Component Connector: Connector views via images showing shape and pins numbers
• Component Location: Component location diagrams
• Component Operation: Component operation and descriptions with information on the particular component for diagnostic testing
• Wiring Diagrams: Interactive and OEM wiring diagrams
• Remove & Replace: OEM R&R procedures with related, first-step items for reference
• OEM Testing: OEM test procedures
• Specifications: OEM specifications
• Technical Bulletins: TSBs recalls and campaigns related to your search
• Parts & Labor: Replacement labor times and parts cost for estimating (mechanical ONLY)
• Top Repairs: Community information of mechanical top fixes, graphed over mileage.
• Causes & Fixes: ProView interactive related codes, symptoms, and fixes (Mechanical)
• Tips: Industry expert information SureTrack (Mechanical)

In addition to the 1Search card-based dashboard, SUN Collision also features the Service Manual view that shows results via an online textbook-like format. The Service Manual is similar to other collision software providers layouts. But this view can be overwhelming and tedious to find what you’re actually looking for. That’s why we’ve made it faster and easier than ever for you to search with 1Search Plus!

Why SUN Collision?

Without mechanical and collision repair information software in your shop’s so-called toolbox, you’re left having to contact each manufacturer separately or work from experience; thus, repairing the way you always have.

While technician experience is a great plus, it can no longer be the sole contributor to your collision repairs in our world of constant technological advancements. For instance, collision repairs today require far more than bodywork alone as computer diagnostics make their way into all the little panels of sheet metal for auto body repair. This alone can increase the price of a fender repair from $200 to $2,500.

As industry leaders, we’ve set out to help you and your team of techs remain efficient and up-to-date with the latest vehicle advancements and industry-recommended procedures. With SUN Collision Repair Information and its exclusive 1Search Plus feature, you’ll have instant access to the information you need to instill confidence, ensure safe repairs, and provide customers with peace of mind as they head back on the road.

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