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.