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    ABRN October 2023
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    Collision centers will need to change the way they operate as they focus on the OEM-certified business model and move away from the insurance direct repair program (DRP) model...
    Oct. 6, 2023
    Courtesy of Reliable Automotive Equipment
    Companies like AVL offer devices that guide repair professionals through essential steps to verify that a vehicle is properly discharged and safe to undergo repairs.
    Along with being equipped with innovative tools, it's essential for repairers to emphasize proper training in using safety equipment.
    Oct. 5, 2023
    Courtesy of I-CAR
    Technicians must know how far the collision energy has traveled into the vehicle and where the damage stops. No matter where that impact occurred on that vehicle, we must know what parts of the vehicle still dimensionally correct and which ones are not.
    From pulling considerations to specialization, today’s vehicles require careful planning before repairs begin.
    Oct. 4, 2023
    From Stellantis
    The Jeep Wrangler 4XE (PHEV) OBC (On Board Charger) is integrated into the DC-DC converter. That is where it gets its unique name “Integrated Dual Charging Module”(IDCM). According to Stellantis, it “combines a battery charger and a DC/DC converter in a single unit that is more compact than two separate components, and a next-generation Power Inverter Module (PIM) that is reduced in size. These components are housed and protected from damage in a steel structure mounted below the battery” pack.
    Before you bring an electric vehicle into your shop, here's what you need to know about electric vehicle supply equipment used to charge it.
    Oct. 3, 2023
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