Motor Guard Introduces Plastic Repair System Kit
A new feature of the Magna-Stitcher Plastic Repair System (Model MS-2500) is Motor Guard’s Ironing Tip for smoothing rough areas.
What Do I Need to Know About Pre- and Post-Repair Scanning?
Pre-scan, post-scan, recalibration and reprogramming are all different functions and levels of access. Be sure you know what’s called for to complete the repair.
Orrin Hatch on PARTS Act: Americans Shouldn’t Have to Pay ‘Unreasonably High Prices to Repair Their Cars’
U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch has reintroduced a bipartisan bill that would reduce the 14-year time period that OEMs can enforce design patents on crash parts such as bumpers, fenders and door panels against suppliers of aftermarket parts.
Polyvance Announces I-CAR Industry Training Alliance Approval of PR-02 Plastic Repair and Refinishing Course
This two-day training class is the industry’s most comprehensive course for beginner and experienced technicians alike, providing hands-on experience in all of the essential skills required for bumper, headlight and underhood plastic repair.
Tech Students Go Where the Jobs Are: Collision Repair
The Erie Institute of Technology in Pennsylvania gave the green light to construction of a new auto body lab after the school saw that there are plenty of career opportunities in the field to justify the investment.
Polyvance Unveils New Bumper Pliers Kit
Polyvance’s new 6146 Bumper Pliers Kit makes it easier for technicians to repair the rectangular “slot tab” features often found on bumper covers.
Mississippi Collision Repairer Challenges State Farm Over Vehicle Scan
A Mississippi body shop owner claims that State Farm is refusing to pay for a pre- and post-repair scan of a 2012 Chrysler van, despite acknowledging that Mopar says it must be done.
Technical: The Evolution of Plastic Repair
More and more damaged plastic parts are being saved from the scrap heap by new technology.
SEM Releases Standard Operating Procedure for Plastic Tab Repair
SEM’s SOP for plastic tab repair shows viewers how to efficiently repair most automotive plastic tabs for bumpers, mirror housings and more.
North Carolina TV Station Report Exposes Unsafe Repairs, Urges Consumers to be Informed
The report told consumers that their best defense is knowing what to look for. “Ask to see the parts the repairer replaced and take a close look at the seams between panels. They should be even.”
