Technical Archives - Page 6 of 102 - BodyShop Business
Vehicle Structures: A Mixed Bag

By now, we all should know that vehicles today are made from an amalgam of different materials that require identification and research.

ADAS Calibrations: Speed and Accuracy Go Hand-in-Hand

Innovations in calibration systems have made setup and vehicle-to-target positioning — the most time-consuming segment of ADAS calibration — faster.

Auto Body Welding: Look Before You Weld

Don’t just grab and go; are you looking up the OEM procedures before welding?

Auto Body Refinish: The Liability of Paint

Repairers don’t think about it, but there is liability associated with paint that could land them in court as defendants.

Vehicle Calibration: Committing In-House

So you want to bring calibration in-house. Before you do, there are a lot of questions you need to ask yourself.

ADAS and Vehicle Alignment: Are You Aligned with the Repairs?

The new vehicle ADAS and autonomous features all rely on the alignment being exactly as it should by OE specifications for the driver-assist features to perform correctly.

ADAS: Smashing the Glass

Windshield replacement on vehicles equipped with ADAS has forever altered the business model many auto glass companies were used to.

STRSW: From Terminology to Technique

Plug welding and spot welding are not the same, but many use these two terms as if they’re interchangeable.

ADAS and Older Vehicles: Another Layer of Complexity

What happens to a vehicle in the real world outside of a lab plus other variables can make electronics repair even more perplexing.

Vehicle Calibration Complete: Am I Really Done?

When you’re done with a calibration, your device may say “calibration successful.” But was it?

Measuring Today’s Vehicles

As vehicle construction advances, it’s more important than ever to return a vehicle structure as close as possible to factory specs.

Aluminum Panel Dent Repair: Training is the Key

For a complete, safe and quality repair, it’s important to understand the considerations involved with repairing aluminum.