Ford, ABPA Spar Over Parts Testing Results
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) recently released test results that it says revealed that Ford service parts exhibited lower hardness, lower weight, lower density and higher flammability and were able to absorb far less energy than equivalent Ford production parts. Ford fired back, however, stating that ABPA’s reports contain inaccurate information about Ford Genuine
Sectioning the Front Hinge A-Pillar of the Buick Regal
Here is an excerpt of an OE repair article for a 2011 Buick Regal A-pillar – front hinge pillar body sectioning (upper).
Repairing Suspension and Steering Post-Collision
Severe collisions can often damage suspension and steering components. Knowing how to properly repair these components is critical to returning the car to safe operation.
AkzoNobel Hosts 18th Annual Acoat selected Summer Conference
Aug. 17-20 found members of the AkzoNobel Acoat selected National Performance Group gathering at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The 2011 program drew approximately 200 attendees from collision repair centers throughout North America. The AkzoNobel Acoat selected program is comprised of industry leaders representing the largest and most progressive collision repair centers in
SCRS Guide to Complete Repair Planning Pairs with EstimateScrubber.com
In April, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) released its first public edition of the Guide to Complete Repair Planning to the collision repair industry. Two notable features of this guide were the extensive amounts of operational reminders listed in the 800-plus items, coupled with the significant factor that it was offered to the
400 Attend the Car-Part.com Industry Conference
Auto recyclers from across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australia came to the Car-Part.com Industry Conference to experience new product solutions from the online used parts retailer. Thirty-two classes were offered, nine of those being new. Rob Rainwater gave insights into auto recycling sales management and techniques. Industry-related classes were presented by recyclers, core
Chief Automotive Technologies to Market Elektron Products in North, Central and South America
Chief Automotive Technologies has assumed the exclusive marketing and distribution rights to Elektron products in North, Central and South America, effective immediately, through an agreement with ELEKTRON Bremen GmbH, the company announced. The products will be marketed under the “Chief-Elektron” brand. Chief is a manufacturer of collision repair equipment, including frame-pulling machines and computerized measuring
July CIC Meeting Focused on Future of Repair Training
Some 300 attendees gathered at the Salt Lake City Sheraton in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 21-22 to gain insight into the future of repair training at the summer Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting hosted by the CIC Education and Training Committee. They also had the opportunity to ask questions of training providers that
Ford Posts New Video Comparing OE Crash Parts to Aftermarket Crash Parts
Ford has posted a second YouTube video detailing the difference between OEM and aftermarket crash parts. The video is posted on the official Ford Motor Company YouTube channel aimed at consumers and is hosted by Ford repairability engineer Larry Coan. The original, posted last year, was featured on the Ford Crash Parts channel and was
Latest Edition of Mitchell’s Industry Trends Report Shows Relationship Between Fuel Price Spikes and Total Losses
Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the property and casualty claims and collision repair industries, today released the third quarter 2011 edition of its Industry Trends Report (ITR) – the company’s quarterly publication that highlights industry-related trends, news items and statistics. In this ITR, Mitchell’s quarterly feature discusses