CAIA Automotive Repair Techniques & Standards 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of a corrosion protection application during collision repair?

Accepted Answer

To restore factory rust prevention on bare metal exposed during repairs

Answer

Corrosion protection restores factory-applied coatings removed during repair, preventing premature rust on repaired panels.

Question 2

Which organization publishes the standard procedures that define proper collision repair methods for insurance and shop use?

Accepted Answer

I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair)

Answer

I-CAR establishes and publishes inter-industry repair procedures and training standards used by both collision repair shops and insurance carriers.

Question 3

A supplement is required during a collision repair estimate. What is the most common reason?

Accepted Answer

Hidden damage discovered after disassembly that was not visible during initial inspection

Answer

Supplements most commonly arise when disassembly reveals damage hidden beneath exterior panels that could not be seen during the initial appraisal.

Question 4

What does R&I stand for in a collision repair estimate?

Accepted Answer

Remove and Install

Answer

R&I means the part is removed intact, set aside during the repair, and reinstalled afterward without replacement.

Question 5

When replacing an airbag module after deployment, what additional safety system check is required?

Accepted Answer

Complete scan and reset of the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) control module

Answer

After airbag replacement, the SRS control module must be scanned for fault codes and reset to ensure all restraints will function correctly in a future crash.

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CAIA Automotive Repair Techniques & Standards 3