Technology Advancements in the Paint Shop
We’ve come a long way as far as paint technology goes, from not mixing at all to digital color management.
Self-Driving Tesla: The Ride of My Life
When I finally let a Tesla drive me the other day, everything started out great, but when we got to a main crossing street with traffic, I started squeezing the door handle a little tighter.
Are Modern Cars with ADAS Really Safer?
Studies suggest that ADAS technologies can significantly reduce the likelihood of accidents and injuries on the road.
Body Filler: Filling the Need
Best practices, tips, fun facts and history on that essential product in collision repair: body filler.
Scanning & Calibration: In-House or Sublet?
When choosing a sublet, whether it be the dealer or other outside service, be sure you know what you’re asking for and that they know what to do.
In-Car Technology: New Challenges for Collision Shops
Whether it’s an EV or a gas-powered vehicle, today’s in-car technology is presenting new challenges for collision and auto repair shops.
Spot Welders: One of the Best Investments You Can Make
Squeeze-type resistance spot welders have improved shops’ ability to duplicate factory welds. But knowing how to use and maintain them correctly is a critical piece to making the investment pay off.
Vehicle Electronics: The Future Is Much Closer Than You Think
If you haven’t come up with a plan for new vehicle electronics or servicing battery-electric vehicles, maybe you should … because the future is already at your door.
Glue Pull Repair Q&A with Dent Fix’s Erik Spitznagel
Why is everybody talking about glue pulling right now?
Glue Pull Repair: Efficient and Clean Repairs
Repair methods must evolve to keep up with changing technology, and one relatively new method of collision repair that’s growing in popularity, relevance and value is glue pull repair.
Auto Body Refinish: Paint Prep Fundamentals
Nothing is faster or more profitable than accuracy — doing it right the first time.
Vehicle Drive Cycles: Are We Failing Our Customers?
Why test drives (or drive cycles) matter.
