Back to Basics: Damage Analysis
Supplements are a waste of time. We need to learn how to write a complete repair blueprint to reduce supplements and cycle time.
Collision Repair: A Lost Art?
Some say the art and craft of collision repair has disappeared and that we’ve become an industry of “parts changers.” But it may just be that the definition of what a “craftsman” is has changed… because the industry has changed.
Sterling Autobody Centers Makes $200,000 Paint Donation to Benefit 36 Education Programs
Sterling Autobody Centers announced the donation of autobody paint and materials valued at over $200,000 to 36 high schools, colleges and vocational programs. Sterling recently completed its network-wide conversion to AkzoNobel waterborne paint, resulting in a surplus of solventborne material such as toners, clears, hardeners and primers. The donation also included adhesives, abrasives and a
TECH FEATURE: Repairing Advanced Metals
With more and more advanced metals being introduced in the structures of vehicles, it’s imperative that repairers understand their properties to ensure safe and quality repairs.
Estimating Essentials
Is there really a difference in preparing an estimate for a high-end vehicle versus a high-production vehicle? The answer is a resounding no! Both require education and training to ensure that proper and safe repairs are outlined in the estimate.
The Functions of Fasteners
Self-piercing rivets, solid shank rivets, blind rivets, Dacromet bolts and so on. Understanding how these one-time fasteners work and what function they play are vital to producing a quality and safe repair.
Your Guide to Body Shop Safety
Creating a culture of safety in your body shop can increase productivity, make your employees happier and keep you out of trouble. So what are you waiting for?
CAPA Tour Dispels Myths About Certification Organization
The CAPA sticker is just a way for insurers to legitimize aftermarket crash parts. CAPA-certified parts are actually not tested at all. CAPA just says they are. CAPA doesn’t actually exist. These are just some of the things I had heard about CAPA before visiting Intertek, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based company that conducts all of
CAPA Tour Dispels Myths About Certification Organization
Editor Jason Stahl and Managing Editor Hannah Schiffman toured Intertek, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based company that conducts all of CAPA’s testing, on March 25 and walked away with a better understanding of what CAPA is all about.
ALLDATA White Paper Discusses the Need for OE Collision Repair Information
ALLDATA LLC has released a white paper discussing the need for collision repair facilities to have vehicle manufacturers’ OE repair information. "The people who build the cars have the final word on how to repair them after a collision," said ALLDATA Senior Program Manager for Collision Dan Espersen. "The manufacturers have very specific requirements about