Don’t Panic Over Collision Avoidance Systems
It won’t be till 2050 that every car on the road will have collision avoidance. Still, you need to tool up and train now.
UTI Instructor Becomes First Person Ever to Complete Every Chief Training Course
Randolph McGinty has taken eight Chief University classes over last 10 years at UTI’s Houston campus.
Do You Duplicate OE…Or Not?
Duplicating what the OE factory did during assembly isn’t as simple
as it seems…because not all procedures duplicate the factory build process.
Is It Advisable to Repair Airbag Covers?
An insurer has asked us to repair airbag covers on the dash, steering wheel and seat covers with side airbags. Is this an advisable repair? What are the liabilities? These repairs will require priming and refinishing.
Spot Welding
Vehicles today and the advanced metals they’re made of are making a stronger and stronger case for owning an inverter spot welder. Soon, it could be a necessary tool for all shops seeking to do OEM-recommended repairs.
Know Your Advanced Materials
It’s critical for technicians to be able to identify advanced materials and repair them properly to avoid liability and wrecking a shop’s reputation.
Chief Automotive Releases 2013 Training Schedule
Includes nearly 100 sessions covering the latest structural repair analysis and repair practices.
I-CAR Launches Aluminum-Focused Live Training Course
I-CAR has announced the availability of its new Live training course, Aluminum-Intensive Vehicle Repairs (ALI01). With the ever-increasing use of higher-strength materials in vehicle designs, all of which work differently, there is an even greater demand for aluminum repair training. I-CAR is committed to continually enhancing the classroom experience and providing training that is relevant
U.S. Department of Energy Pushing for Stronger, Lighter Car Materials
Advanced high-strength steel, magnesium, aluminum and carbon fiber being eyed for improved fuel economy.
The Future of Automotive Paint
Expert Mark Clark asks paint manufacturers what the future of automotive refinishes will look like…and offers his own predictions as well.
