Frame Rack or Bench: Which is Right for Your Shop?
Chief Automotive, one of the world’s largest collision repair equipment manufacturers, offers five tips for deciding whether to buy a new bench or a new frame rack.
I-CAR Welding Training and Certification Now Required for State Farm Select Service Repairers
I-CAR’s Welding Training and Certification program is now a requirement for participants in the State Farm Select Service program.
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.
Cover Story: Priming Pinchwelds
There’s a lot more to installing glass than you think, such as properly prepping the steel and aluminum. With all shops offering a lifetime warranty on repairs, it’s important to follow the proper procedures.
I-CAR to Offer Collision Repair Training Courses and Presentations at SEMA
I-CAR will offer more than 30 training courses and presentations, all focused on preparing the industry for dynamic changes in vehicle technologies and materials.
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.
Chief Unveils Goliath Frame Rack
At 92 inches wide and 22 feet long, the Goliath provides technicians with the room to work on even the largest dually trucks without having to remove the wheels.
General Motors Uses Humor to Educate Consumers About Importance of Original Collision Parts
GM has also added new and updated content to its website, including collision repair position statements on several issues, including the use of aftermarket, salvaged or used parts.
Ford Releases Latest Edition of On Target Magazine
In this edition, Ford announced that they have added F-150 instruction sheets and position statements to OEM1Stop as part of a major refresh of the OEM repair information website.
The Importance of OEM Data
Seeking out OEM repair information before repairing today’s sophisticated vehicles is no longer optional but a requirement.
