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Diary of a Bad Collision Repair

Bad collision repairs are allowed to take place, pure and simple. Greed and not caring allow them to take place. And I’ve seen my fair share.

Access Hard-to-Reach Frame Flanges

The Flange Lever quickly accesses hard-to-reach damaged frame flanges, door and hood edges as well as radiator supports to bring them back to proper edge alignment. Its double-ended reverse ¼-inch hook design made from hardened alloy steel gives the technician easy access to buckled metal edges. The flat hook allows for easy manual alignment, and

Ford Nixes Salvage Safety Belt Use in New Position Statement

In an updated position statement on the repair and replacement of safety belt assemblies in Ford’s Summer 2009 On Target newsletter, the company says it no longer approves of the use of salvage safety belts. The statement also discusses updates in seatbelt technology. Ford’s updated position statement reads as follows: Ford encourages proper usage and

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.

For Good Measure

You must make sure your techs are taking measurements to accurately diagnose the condition of a collision-damaged vehicle. If you don’t, you’ll cheat yourself, them and your customers.

Would Your Work Pass an Auto Safety Expert’s Test?

Many post-repair inspectors are finding that collision repair shops’ work isn’t up to snuff. And that can lead to a liability nightmare, not to mention the end of their businesses.

An Incident at the Courthouse

Eighteen years ago, this stay-at-home mom got an auto body shop in her divorce settlement. Today, the story seems funny. Back then, not so much.

Know Your Customer

Insurers are contractually responsible to reimburse their insureds for the reasonable costs of repair. Shops are contractually responsible to the owner of the vehicle for performing a repair as per the estimate/RO. In other words, you have no legal obligation to negotiate with insurers.

Truce: Working with Insurance Adjusters

If you ever need to energize a bunch of bored shop owners, bring up working with insurance adjusters. This topic can incite a lively discussion among even a reserved group of repairers. That’s because everyone has a war story or two about an adjuster experience and they’re usually eager to share it. One of my

Scare Tactics

Adjusters often use the “steering” phrases.