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Genesis Position Statements

2025

Repairing Front And Rear Bumpers With Corner Radar Units Or Ultrasonic Sensors

Use Of Heat While Repairing Damaged Structural And Non-Structural Components

OEM Technical Information Matrix

Do you know what vehicle makers have collision repair information available? Do you know where you can go to find that out?

To help the industry with this challenge, I-CAR, with the help of the collision industry, has developed an OEM Collision Repair Information Matrix. This matrix is a quick-reference guide that is used for identifying the specific type of collision repair information an OEM has available for damage analysis, or for reference during repair.

Y	Yes (Includes Limited Availability)
DNU	Do Not Use
N	No Information Available
	I-CAR Researching Published OEM Information

I-CAR OEM Technical Information Matrix: What Is It, And How Does It Help? - UPDATE

OEM	Body Construction Materials Identification	Body Construction Material Repair Guidelines	Foams, Sealers, and Adhesive Locations and Product Requirements	Partial Service Part/Assembly Replacement Procedures at Factory Seams	Structural Sectioning Procedures	Outer Body Panel Sectioning Procedures	Collision Repair Attachment Methods, Description, and Equipment Requirements	Weld-Through Primer Required	Corrosion Protection Methods and Materials	Stationary Glass Adhesives - Flange Prep Requirements	Adhesives May Be Used to Replace Welds on Exterior Body Panels if Not Specified in Model-Specific Manual	Collision Information Website Access F = Free D = Daily/ Multi-Day M = Monthly A = Annually N = None
Acura	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y / DNU	Y	N	DNU	D, M, A
Alfa Romeo	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y / DNU	Y	Y	DNU	F, D, M, A
Audi	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	D, M, A
BMW	Y	N	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	DNU	D, M, A
Buick	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	F, D, M, A
Cadillac	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	F, D, M, A
Chevrolet	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	F, D, M, A
Chrysler	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y / DNU	Y	Y	DNU	F, D, M, A
Dodge	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y / DNU	Y	Y	DNU	F, D, M, A
Fiat	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y / DNU	Y	Y	DNU	F, D, M, A
Ford	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	F, D, M, A
Genesis	Y	N	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	D, M, A
GMC	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	F, D, M, A
Honda	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y / DNU	Y	N	DNU	D, M, A
Hyundai	Y	N	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	D, M, A
INFINITI	Y	N	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	DNU	D, M, A
Jaguar	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	D, M, A
Jeep	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y / DNU	Y	Y	DNU	F, D, M, A
Kia	Y	N	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	D, M, A
Land Rover	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	D, M, A
Lexus	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	DNU	D, M, A
Lincoln	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	F, D, M, A
Maserati	Y	N	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	A
Mazda	Y	N	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	D, M, A
Mercedes-Benz	N	N	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	D, M, A
Mini	N	N	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	DNU	D, M, A
Mitsubishi	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	D, M, A
Nissan	Y	N	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	DNU	D, M, A
Porsche	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	D, M, A
RAM	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y / DNU	Y	Y	DNU	F, D, M, A
Rivian	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	N	F
Subaru	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	N	Y	N	N	D, M, A
Tesla	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	DNU	F
Toyota	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	DNU	D, M, A
Volkswagen	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	D, M, A
Volvo	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	D, M, A

*Click on the boxes with blue letters for supporting articles and documentation.

Column Heading	Description
Body Construction Materials Identification	Identify exterior and body structure materials - steel, aluminum, plastic,etc.
Body Construction Material Repair Guidelines	Material Specifics - Steel is DP 590, limited cold straightening, etc
Foams, Sealers, and Adhesive Locations and Product Requirements	Location and specific types of materials - Acoustic, Rigid, or Structural Foams
Partial Service Part/Assembly Replacement Procedures at Factory Seams	Documented OEM procedures for using factory seams to replace a portion of an assembly that is not serviced separately. This does not mean that the OEM allows disassembling an assembly without a procedure.
Structural Sectioning Procedures	Documented OEM procedures for installing a partial part using sectioning
Outer Body Panel Sectioning Procedures	Documented OEM procedures for installing a partial outer body panel using sectioning. Outer body panels include the outer uniside.
Collision Repair Attachment Methods, Description, and Equipment Requirements	Spot or MIG welding, riveting, or bonding detail and location
Weld-Through Primer Required	Weld-through primer requirements for weld flange preparation for welding
Corrosion Protection Methods and Materials	Anti-corrosion materials and application equipment
Stationary Glass Adhesives - Flange Prep Requirements	Whether basecoat and clearcoat, or just 2K primer should be applied to larger areas on replacement part pinchwelds where stationary glass is mounted
Adhesives May Be Used to Replace Welds on Exterior Body Panels if Not Specified in Model-Specific Manual	Documented OEM statement on whether it is acceptable to use structural adhesive to attach a part that was welded-on from the factory. More common on roofs and quarter panels
Collision Information Website Access	Collision information minimum subscription - free, or subscription by the day, several days, month, or annual only

Porsche Position Statements

2024

Prohibition Of Porsche Rim Repairs

Replacement Of Porsche Windshields And Corresponding Adhesives

Restriction On Sensor-Affecting Repairs To Porsche Bumpers

*Results are compiled from matches in OEM Partial Part Replacement, OEM Restraints System Part Replacement, and OEM Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Disable. Use the search bar at the top of the page to find relevant Collision Repair News articles.

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