Adhesive Bonding: Sticking to the Repair Plan
The John Eagle case has made body shops a little gun shy about using adhesive bonding, but as long as you follow the automaker’s guidelines, there should be no problems.
Scanning and Recalibration: Thinking Beyond the Sheet Metal
Mechanical repairs such as alignments and replacement of suspension parts all may have considerations as to post-repair scans or recalibrations.
Scanning and Battery Support: It’s All About Power
A vehicle comes into your shop and you want to run a pre-repair scan. The vehicle’s battery is where you will get power to diagnose with a scan tool in the OBD port. So what if the battery is low on charge?
New Vehicle Electronics: Scanning, Recalibration and ADAS
When it comes to repairing or replacing ADAS components, it’s not just what you know but when you know.
MIG Brazing: It’s Here
Are you capable of repairing a vehicle that requires MIG brazing? Whether you like it or not, that’s something you need to ask yourself.
Road Testing Vehicles Not Like It Used to Be
Some vehicles today may require a dynamic road test after a post-repair scan to calibrate cameras and sensors, which is a far cry from the road tests of old.
In Collision Repair, Every Procedure Is Significant
Not every part or procedure is life-threatening, but even the most insignificant thing can damage your reputation.
Reader’s Choice: Is There One Automotive Scan Tool That Will Do It All?
Is there one tool you can purchase now that is easy to use that will do most all pre- and post-repair scans with printouts for the insurance companies, plus recalibrations?
Measuring Vehicles: Raising the Bar
Electronics with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) have made it even more important to measure for damage, even in minor repairs.
Advanced Vehicle Technology Has Killed the Dashlight as a Diagnostic Tool in Collision Repair
The proper phrase when performing repairs today is, “If there is no light, it does not mean it’s right.”
How Is Your Body Shop Fighting Vehicle Corrosion?
Restoring corrosion protection during repairs is critical to making sure those repairs last a vehicle’s lifetime.
How Aluminum Repair Has Changed the Auto Body Industry
As stubborn as this industry is to change, the F-150 forced us all to look to the future and change.
