SCRS and Collision Industry Raise over $3,200 for Operation Comfort’s Automotivation Program at the 2011 SEMA Show
At the 2011 SEMA Show, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) collected over $3,200 for Operation Comfort’s Automotivation initiative through "passing the helmet" to collect donations and a silent auction. Operation Comfort, located in San Antonio, Texas, provides support to U.S. service members who have been wounded in Afghanistan or Iraq and are receiving
More than 40 Exhibitors on Board for ASRW 2012
Show organizers report that more than 42 companies have signed up to exhibit at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) 2012. ASRW 2012 is scheduled for Oct. 10-13 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. "The strong sales effort for 2012 is a direct reflection of ASRW 2011, recently held in Orlando. We
Diagnosing Electrical Problems Post-Collision
Diagnosing electrical problems relating to a crash can sometimes be tricky business. Understanding some of the fundamentals of electrical wiring and components can help.
Buying Welding Equipment for Your Body Shop
With all of the advanced metals being introduced into modern vehicles, repairers need the proper welders to perform repairs to OEM specifications. We take a look at some of the great technology available.
Low-Noise, Small Footprint
The new Hydrovane V-Series Duplex compressor is air-cooled, oil-flooded and is available as tank mounted. Both compressors are direct drive, run at 1760 RPM and come with two TEFC motors, two rotary vane air ends with cast iron rotors, vanes and stator units. This unit is factory installed with two compressors and is available from
1-800 Radiator & A/C to Participate in NABC’s Recycled Rides Program
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has announced that 1‐800 Radiator & A/C has agreed to provide free of charge all the engine cooling parts needed to correctly repair the vehicles that are part of the program. “The donations from 1‐800 Radiator & A/C will help participating shops save on the materials they must
Kaeser Names New Director of Sales
Ed Smiley to head sales efforts for all three divisions.
Atlas Copco Offers Chance to Win Race Weekend Experience with Stewart-Haas Racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Atlas Copco Compressors, as part of its continuing relationship with Stewart-Haas Racing, is providing an opportunity to win race tickets, garage credentials and a meeting with the team’s two drivers, Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman, during the Oct. 14-16, 2010 NASCAR race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Two lucky winners will each win a trip
The Complete Package
The SX AirCenter includes a rotary screw compressor, dryer and tank in one space-saving package. It’s available in 3 to 7.5 hp and provides pressures from 125 to 217 and capacities to 28.3 cfm. It’s piped, wired and easy to install – just connect the power and air-line and you’re running! Included is a soundproofed
TECH TIPS: A/C Service Guidelines for GM Hybrids
As more hybrid vehicles start filtering into collision repair facilities, you and your staff will need to focus on the many procedures manufacturers provide to properly handle and repair them. Aside from the complex electrical systems on these vehicles, each one may have a unique mechanical system. For instance, what we may have thought was