Reader’s Choice: Plastic Repair
“I repair classic cars to newer ones. With all the different kinds of plastics out there, how do I determine what kind I’m working on and the ideal method of repair?”
Reader’s Choice: Post-Repair Inspections
“What are some things you look for in post-repair inspections? As a tech, I’m always looking to put out a better product. Also, I’m interested in getting into the field of auto appraisal, either insurance or classic cars.”
What’s the Deal with Steel?
HSS Steel The bodywork is made up of a number of different steels to improve fuel economy and provide optimal protection in the event of a collision. The types of steel in this section are High Strength Steel (HSS), which has a higher tensile strength and yield point than ordinary steel sheet. The yield point
Know Your Advanced Materials
It’s critical for technicians to be able to identify advanced materials and repair them properly to avoid liability and wrecking a shop’s reputation.
In the Thick of It
Today’s advanced vehicles use steels of varying thicknesses for safety and lighter weight. A welding test has to reflect this to ensure a technician has the skills to weld these cars’ advanced structures.
Glass Replacement: Do It Yourself to Save Time
Bringing glass work in-house has become a necessary adaptation for the modern day body shop that wants to improve cycle time and increase sales.
Maintenance Tips: Welders
How to maintain spot welders, MIG welders and TIG welders – straight from the manufacturers.
Sectioning: 2010-11 Chevrolet Equinox – GMC Terrain
Identifying the various types of steels in a vehicle’s structure and their repair recommendations is crucial in today’s cars. The 2010-11 Chevy Equinox – GMC Terrain is no exception.
Green Shop: Why Can’t We Recycle All Parts of a Car?
Why can’t we recycle all parts of a car? Germany recycles almost everything it produces. In other countries, people pick dumps for plastic and are paid.
Maintenance Tips: Air Compressors
Here are six crucial keys to air compressor maintenance straight from the manufacturers. Take care of your compressor, and it will serve your shop for years to come.
Aligning Car Panels: Closing the Gap
There are many reasons for poor bolt-on panel misalignment, some structural, some human error. But there are certain steps you can take to eliminate this problem and keep customers happy.
Chevrolet Volt, Ford F-150 Repair Procedures
For this article, specific examples of OE procedures, diagrams, specifications, technical service bulletins (TSBs) and safety precautions are taken from ALLDATA Collision S3500.
