What I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self
Body shop owners and managers who are now older and wiser reflect on what they’ve learned about the collision repair industry.
Safelite AutoGlass Foundation Donates $525,000 in 2016 Impact Grants to Local Charitable Organizations
The Safelite AutoGlass Foundation 2016 Impact Grants, the giving arm of Safelite AutoGlass, has for the sixth straight year distributed impact grants in amounts of $20,000 or more to local charitable organizations.
Technical: Change Keeps Coming
With car manufacturers scrambling to meet the CAFE regulations, change will not slow down anytime soon. So we need to stay current on repair recommendations.
Technical: Carbon Fiber – More Challenges on the Horizon
Automakers are continually turning to lighter materials to hit government fuel efficiency standards. That’s why we may see more carbon fiber in the future.
Aluminum Series: The Highs and Lows of Aluminum
Preparing for aluminum repair has resulted in both highs and lows for our industry. But it pays to keep your eye on the big picture.
Report: Carbon Fiber in Automotive Manufacturing Could Double by 2020
The use of carbon fibers and polymer matrix composites enable car-body weight reductions of an estimated 25 to 70 percent compared to competing materials, according to IHS.
Aluminum Series: Rivet Bonding
Rivet bonding is growing in use as it proves itself as a structural repair. Do you know how to perform this procedure properly?
The Importance of OEM Data
Seeking out OEM repair information before repairing today’s sophisticated vehicles is no longer optional but a requirement.
Technical: The Heat is Dropping
Heat is the enemy to a lot of the different metals in vehicles today, which is why many of them require MIG brazing.
IHS Automotive and Auto Care Association Partner on Industry Analysis Webinar Series
Michael Robinet, managing director of automotive advisory services, IHS Automotive, will discuss vehicle lightweighting and what is driving OEMs and suppliers to strive for increased vehicle efficiency.
