www.3m.com/automotive
This is 3M’s website. It has training videos for their new products, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), catalogs and a ton of other great resources.
www.airbagsolutions.com
This website is a “pay to use” website IF and ONLY IF you want to utilize their Airbag software or determine what Air bag or SRS system components require replacement. HOWEVER, this website will allow you to review Airbag crash videos NO CHARGE and research vehicle recall bulletins NO CHARGE.
www.alldata.com/collisionadvice/
Subscription based site for accessing all makes repair procedures and technical service bulletins for vehicles 2000 and newer.
http://www.audiusa.com/help/collision-repair
Audi Authorized Collision repair Facilities and Authorized Audi Aluminum Collision Repair Network Database. All Audi Authorized Collision Repair Facility technicians undergo extensive training in the proper use of the Audi factory-approved repair equipment, tools and technologies to ensure the repair meets Audi’s exact standards.
www.autocomposites.org
This Automotive Composites Alliance web site has information regarding the manufacturing process and the characteristics of carbon fiber parts for automotive use.
This is a helpful website for firefighters and for technicians to familiarize themselves with which vehicle components are made of UHSS/Boron materials. This website would also be helpful for estimators in educating them on which panels could NOT be repaired due to their being UHSS/Boron.
This website is the premier networking, training and multi-media marketing website created for the collision repair industry.
www.crrtraining.com
Collision Repair & Refinish site for Toyota, Lexus, and Scion. Allows you to look up CRIBS, sign up for courses, etc.
http://www.cvel.clemson.edu/auto/systems/auto-systems.html
This website shows a detailed interactive vehicle map for most of the Automotive Electronic systems. A typical automobile on the road today has dozens of computer controlled electronic systems. Click on a system in the figure to learn more about it; or choose a system from the list below the figure.
This website contains all published service information from Audi of America, as well as any additional information necessary to help the aftermarket service provider or Audi owner to service Audi vehicles.
This is an OEM website for viewing Hyundai’s OEM procedures, technical service bulletins, shop manuals, etc.
www.intlmag.org
This International Magnesium Association web site provides information regarding the use of magnesium for automotive applications.
www.moparrepairconnection.com/
This website offers Free collision repair information directly from Chrysler.
www.oemonestop.com
This website will allow you to have one stop access to all of the OEM manufacturers’ websites. Most are pay to use with the exception of all of your domestic manufacturers such as GM, Jeep, Ford, etc. and also the Hyundai and Kia websites. Honda’s website will give you for free several OEM bulletins on the use of Aftermarket parts, sectioning procedures, etc. You will have to register first for many of these websites but they are free.
This is an OEM website for viewing Kia’s OEM procedures, technical service bulletins, shop manuals, etc.
www.paintscratch.com
This website is for the purpose of buying paint touch up kits. However, you can also look up for FREE paint codes on a vehicle and look at color chips WITHOUT buying touch up kits. Great way to determine a paint code if you can’t find it. It does include some RV’s as well as motorcycles.
https://www.porschecollisioncenter.com
Porsche Approved Collision Center Site Administration and Shop Locator for Porsche Authorized Collision Centers. The site includes a link for Approved Repair Centers to access PACC.
www.refinishnetwork.com
This website was started by a body technician as a means to exchange information i.e. technical problems, helpful hints etc for other bodymen. The website is growing every day and there are some pretty interesting blogs and videos that have been posted especially some for consumers to better understand the repair process.
www.steel.org
The American Iron And Steel Institute website contains technical information regarding the use of advanced strength steel for automotive applications.
www.tech-cor.com/bulletins.asp
This is Allstate’s TECH –COR research Center website. It is free and allows you to see several bulletins and sectioning procedures from the OEMS.
Subscription based website for Honda repair information, owner manuals, accessory information, and parts catalogs.
This website is recognized as the industry’s only independent onsite quality verification service and in-shop technician assessment provider.
Volkswagen of America has established a VW-Certified Collision Repair Facility Program. Prospective repair facilities and sponsoring dealerships can watch a short video that provides an overview of the VW-Certified Collision Repair Facility Program.
This great website will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about Steel, Where it is located at in each vehicle, and what types of steel. Sign up for their E newsletter which is FREE to stay out in front of any industry changes. Also great glossary for Steel Types and Terminology.
www.collision.honda.com
This website is for Honda vehicle accident assistance. They provide many things shops and vehicle owners should be aware of before, during, and after an accident. They also provide a search for Honda certified body shops.