I-CAR Chevorlet ZR1 Structural Repair Students Win Corvette Driving Experience
I-CAR chose seven students at random to participate in a two-day Bob Bondurant High Performance Driving School – Corvette Driving Experience. Students were given the choice of taking the Corvette Driving Experience at different times over the course of two months. Students chosen received training over the past year in the I-CAR Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Honda Position Statement Advises Against Using Aftermarket, Salvaged Structural Parts in Collision Repairs
American Honda says it does not support the use of aftermarket, salvaged or recycled structural parts in collision repairs of its vehicles because the parts could compromise the way these vehicles absorb collision energy and put occupants at risk in future collisions. The company explained its reasoning in the following position statement: “Honda and Acura
Chubb Group Suspends Use of Structural Aftermarket Parts
The Chubb Group informed its vendors and business partners this week that it is suspending the use of structural aftermarket parts – including bumper bars reinforcements, absorbers, bumper mounting brackets and radiator supports – on all estimates and appraisals prepared on the insurer’s behalf. Chubb’s move is in response to growing industry concern over the safety of
OEM vs. Aftermarket Structural Crash Parts
BodyShop Business tracks how collision industry leaders, parts manufacturers and legislators react to questions raised about the safety of structural aftermarket crash parts.
Repair Associations Caution Against Using Untested Structural Aftermarket Parts
SCRS, AASP advise repairers against installing untested structural crash parts, call for recalls, certification process.
Chief to Supply Structural Repair and Measurement Equipment to Canadian Shop Network
Collision Solutions Network (CSN), the largest collision repair network of independent operators in Canada, has named Chief Automotive Technologies its only Preferred Partner for Structural Repair and Measurement Equipment. Under the agreement, Chief will offer CSN members and affiliates throughout Canada a full range of products and services to meet all their pulling, measuring, data
Chief University Offering Structural Analysis, Collision Repair Training
Chief University, the training arm of Chief Automotive Technologies, has announced its 2010 collision analysis and repair training schedule. Chief University will offer more than 165 classes on computerized measuring, structural analysis and repair, steering and suspension, and collision theory in training centers throughout the United States and Canada. Chief offers courses for collision repair
Superior Adhesion and Structurally Sound Repair
Why inventory two resins when ALL-RESIN Polyester-Hybrid Repair Resin is all you need? With advanced formulation technology, it delivers superior adhesion and a structurally sound, worry-tree repair. The thick, non-sag formula provides better vertical hold for side panel and truck repairs and the quick cure delivers a tack-free finish that easily sands without clogging your
Chrysler Releases Position Statement on Structural Repair Parts Usage
Chrysler LLC recently released a position statement on structural repair parts usage. The statement is as follows: Chrysler LLC vehicles, systems and components are engineered, tested and manufactured to protect vehicle occupants based upon both government mandated and internal corporate requirements relative to durability, NVH, vehicle safety and occupant protection. Chrysler LLC does not approve
Reader’s Choice – Used Parts: Structurally Proper Repair?
“Is putting on a used part (e.g. quarter panel) considered a structurally proper repair when only the outer skin needs to be replaced?”
— Gary Atherton, general manager, Devoe Collision Center, Naples, Fla.
