Technical guidance and industry perspective from Express Diagnostics.
OEM Position Statements & Collision Diagnostics: How Body Shops Use Them to Justify Scans, Calibrations, and Programming (and What a Diagnostic Partner Provides)
OEM position statements help collision repairers explain (and document) why specific diagnostic steps—pre/post scans, calibrations, and programming—are required on specific repairs. This guide explains how to use them safely and precisely, what they do (and don’t) prove, and what a diagnostic partner should deliver for an insurer-ready repair file.
Pre-Scan and Post-Scan Collision Repair: OEM-Aligned Documentation, DTC Handling, and What Shops Should Expect From a Diagnostic Partner
Pre- and post-repair scanning help collision teams document vehicle condition, identify scan-related next steps, and verify system status after repairs—when handled with OEM-aligned documentation and clear escalation triggers. This guide explains how shops, estimators, and insurers can structure scans, DTC handling, and repair-file deliverables with a dependable diagnostic partner.
Mobile Module Programming for Collision Repair: What Body Shops Need to Know (Including Secure Gateway & Immobilizer Support)
Modern collision repairs often end with a vehicle that’s physically repaired—but electronically incomplete. This guide explains when module programming is typically required, what “secure gateway” and immobilizer steps mean for repairers, and how mobile/outsourced programming support can help you complete OEM-required workflows with proper documentation.
