Adhesive Collision Repair: Everything You Need to Know
Why adhesive collision repair, or glue-pulling, is grabbing hold – and what you need to know about it.
National Auto Body Council Teaches Local Firefighters New Rescue Skills
On Tuesday, Sept. 11, the NABC FREE Program hosted an event at Tuck’s Collision and Restoration in Pulaski, Va., to demonstrate how first responders should extricate people from today’s advanced vehicles.
Collision Repair Welding is Easier With the Right Technology
A tremendous evolution is under way in the auto collision repair industry, fueled by several factors. Increasing fuel economy standards are driving a continual move toward more lightweight, ultra-thin materials in today’s new vehicles.
The Perfect Storm of Technology, Materials and Tech Shortage
A perfect storm of changing automobile technology, new materials and a shortage of experienced, quality-minded technicians is brewing.
Minnesota Auto Body Shop Hosts National Auto Body Council First Responder Emergency Extrication Training
Superior Auto Collision in Eagan, Minn., affiliated with 1Collision, announced that it hosted a National Auto Body Council (NABC) First Responders Emergency Extrication Training (FREE) event July 10, 2018.
California Bureau of Automotive Repair Hears Presentation on New Vehicle Technology
The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) recently got up to speed on how sophisticated vehicles are becoming thanks to a presentation by Gene Lopez, director of development and training for Seidner’s Collision Centers.
Standard Operating Procedures for Heavy Duty Truck Repair Now Available from 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division announced it has created an online Heavy Duty Truck Repair Center to offer all of the solutions, SOPs and repair processes to repair professionals who focus on heavy duty trucks.
CARSTAR Don & Ron’s Hosts First Responder Emergency Extrication Event
CARSTAR Don & Ron’s of Omaha, Neb., hosted a First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) program event on April 14 to train fire fighters on “cutting” late-model vehicles in simulated rescue efforts.
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division Keeps NASCAR Teams in Fast Lane
It’s said that an individual is never more than 10 feet away from a 3M product. In the NASCAR garage, it can be said that a crewmember or driver likely is in constant contact with a 3M product.
Kansas City Firefighters Cut up Vehicles to Save Lives
Two CARSTAR shops in the Kansas City area recently offered First Responder Emergency Extrication (FREE) training on the latest in vehicle technology.
