RG Colorado Structural Parts Restriction

An official Statement on the Holden BRM site regarding Chassis repairs to the RG Colorado Chassis has been released.

This bulletin is to advise of CHANGES to the availability of certain Chassis Service Parts for the Holden RG Colorado which are also published in EPC.

These Structural components will be restricted in SALE from GM ANZ directly to ONLY current GM Certified Collision Repairers who have satisfactorily completed the required Colorado Chassis welding training. These parts will no longer be able to be purchased by Holden Service & Parts agents.

Information
Chassis service replacement parts have been released for the RG Colorado & accordingly GM Australia & New Zealand (GMANZ) is taking steps to ensure that repairs to the chassis structure are completed by capable repairers with the proper training, tools and equipment.

Collision repairers that are a part of the Australian GM Certified Collision Repair Network (GM CCRN) will be the only shops permitted to purchase these restricted structural parts directly through GM ANZ in Australia.
These new Chassis Service parts will be treated as Restricted Parts. The following images show the components of the frame assembly that will be on parts restriction.

EPC will be updated with this information also.

Read More… RG Colorado Chassis Statement

Hyundai Position Statement – Pre & Post Repair Scanning

Hyundai Motors now requires vehicles equipped with electronic components and systems to have a pre-repair scan and a post-repair scan following a collision.

In a recent position statement addressed to the collision repair industry, Hyundai “requires” pre- and post-repair scans on procedures that were only “recommended” to receive them in the OEM’s 2018 position statement.

The statement reinforces the importance of pre- and post-repair scans for repairers to be aware of any diagnostic trouble codes that may be present, regardless of whether “a warning light or malfunction indicator light is illuminated.”

A pre-repair scan helps the repairer develop more accurate repair estimates before starting repairs by alerting the repairer to “diagnostic trouble codes or items that may be malfunctioning within the vehicle,” said Hyundai Motors statement. The post-repair system scan confirms systems are calibrated and properly functioning.

Hyundai Motors requires a pre-repair scan to “ensure safe and accurate repairs” in addition to a post-repair scan to “ensure all systems and components are functioning, calibrated and communicating properly with no diagnostic trouble codes present.” The updated language is reflected in Hyundai’s closing statement, which values customer safety, requiring the collision industry to follow “the guidelines above for completing pre-repair and post-repair scans to achieve safe and quality repairs.”

Pre & Posting Repair Scanning – Position Statement

Polestar – ADAS Service Bulletin

The Polestar Statement On ADAS position statement includes bumper cover paint repair, windshields, and the use of OEM parts. The statement outlines their position on these subjects and provide recommendations for repair. You can view this position statement by going to Polestar Position Statements.

For additional Polestar information, check out the Polestar OEM Position statements.