California Vehicle Safety Bill A.B. 471 Signed Into Law
A.B. 471, a measure that will expand the inspection of vehicle safety components and systems, was been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept. 28.
Preaching to the Non-Converted: Shops Speak Out on Proper Scanning, Diagnostics and Calibrations
The days of “see damage, fix damage” are long gone. For decades, it was that simple: See the physical damage, fix the physical damage. Today, you cannot rely on sight alone to diagnose vehicle electronics and ADAS safety systems. If you are in the business of repairing vehicles in 2021, you need to recognize that
Opus IVS Surpasses One Million Collision Safety Scans
Opus IVS announced that it has surpassed one million collision scans delivered through the new ScanSafe and DriveSafe family of products.
Survey: Who Is Not Following OEM Safety Inspection Procedures?
A new “Who Pays for What?” survey has revealed that half of collision repair facilities may not be following OEM safety inspection procedures.
Who is the Real “Customer” in the Auto Body Shop?
Who is the customer? Is it the vehicle owner or insurer? The answer is not as simple as you think.
VIDEO: High-Voltage Safety Systems
Jason Stahl discusses safety systems that are commonly used in high-voltage systems from the BodyShop Business AirPro Diagnostics Collision Garage.
Traits of a Process Orientated Body Shop
Repairing vehicles right the first time, on time, with exceptional customers service is easier said than done. ABRA Auto Body Repair Experts of America have built a reputation for being a processes-orientated group of collision repair facilities. Although these traits may seem obvious, they are often overlooked at the average body shop. Eliminate the Time-Wasting
VIDEO: Electric Vehicle Safety
Battery precautions and welding safety tips when repairing electric vehicles.
EV Safety: Battery Precautions & Welding Considerations
Safety precautions take on a whole new meaning in collision repair as they relate to hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) or battery electric vehicles (BEV).
Being ADAS Ready: Creating a Strategic-Based Repair System in Your Shop
Whether we like it or not, whether we are ready or not, the technological advancements in automotive technology have created change that must be reckoned with. It isn’t just novelty accessories that may or may not be here to stay, it is life-saving technology advancing at a rate that this industry has never seen. Although
