NABC’s ‘FREE’ Program Provides Firefighters with Crash Course on How to Cut up Complex Vehicles
NABC’s training program is designed to provide specialized instruction on the safest, fastest way to extricate accident victims from vehicles constructed with today’s high-strength materials and advanced technologies.
Certification: Not Just a Fad
The technological advancements of today’s vehicles require OE certification, so it’s not going away any time soon. In fact, it may replace the DRP model one day.
New Survey of Automakers Indicates Aluminum Will Experience Unprecedented Growth Over Next Decade
Ducker Worldwide states that over the next decade, automakers will continue to increase the adoption of high-strength, low-weight aluminum in new car and truck construction at a faster pace than any time in history.
Dissecting Today’s Vehicles
With the advanced materials in today’s vehicles, looking up the OE procedures has become a necessity.
The Importance of OEM Data
Seeking out OEM repair information before repairing today’s sophisticated vehicles is no longer optional but a requirement.
Chief University Updates Hands-On Training Classes
To make collision repair training as accessible as possible, Chief University will offer over 60 updated training classes for technicians, estimators and insurance appraisers across North America this year.
CEI Awarded I-CAR Gold Status for Excellence in Auto Collision Appraisal
To earn Gold Status, appraisers must take courses in the latest repair techniques and technology in I-CAR’s Professional Development Program and pass a rigorous series of tests.
WeschTools Large Grapple Auto Body Pulling Clamp
The clamp is designed to pull depressed body panel surfaces to their original contour with minimal surface disruption.
A Glimpse into the Future
What our business might look like in 2045 is anyone’s guess. And guess we did, starting with what Mrs. Smith’s ride might look like.
GM Approves New Chief Holding System for Repairing 2016 Cadillac CT6
The Chief CT6 holding system is available through the GM Dealer Equipment program and includes more than 50 components from Chief’s Structural Holding Package, plus new CT6-specific fixtures for anchoring the vehicle at its suspension points.
