Asbury Automotive Group Donates $120,000 in Parts Through Collision Repair Education Foundation
Donations, which include bumper covers, hoods and fenders, will allow students to practice collision repair on current model vehicle parts.
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.
Reader’s Choice: Plastic Repair
“I repair classic cars to newer ones. With all the different kinds of plastics out there, how do I determine what kind I’m working on and the ideal method of repair?”
Reader’s Choice: Post-Repair Inspections
“What are some things you look for in post-repair inspections? As a tech, I’m always looking to put out a better product. Also, I’m interested in getting into the field of auto appraisal, either insurance or classic cars.”
NSF International Certifies First Auto Bumper Fascia
Independent testing organization certifies that collision parts meet quality, safety and performance standards through facility audits and parts testing.
Plastic Repair System
The Magna-Stitcher Plastic Repair System welds a rigid stainless steel stake into a plastic surface, resulting in a permanent repair of the crack.
Chrysler Park Assist System Service and Repair
ALLDATA gives an excerpt of OE repair information for the 2011 Chrysler 300 V6-3.6L’s park assist system.
What Can I Do to Motivate a Shop to Fix a Botched Repair?
My ’05 Sentra underwent $4,500 worth of collision repairs and it ended up needing $5,000 worth of re-repairs. What can I do to motivate the at-fault shop to pay for a professional to repair the car correctly?
Rydell Chevrolet Donates $14,000 in Parts to 10 Schools Through Collision Repair Education Foundation
Rydell Chevrolet of Waterloo, Iowa, donated $14,000 in parts to 10 schools through the Collision Repair Education Foundation, becoming the first dealership to join the organization’s Industry Leadership Circle. The donated parts provided to each school include bumper covers and headlamps and will allow students to practice on current model vehicle parts. The 10 schools
Turn Stud Welder Into Plastic Repair Tool
The Magna Stitcher fits all popular stud welders and can repair spoilers, bumpers, headlamp brackets and any thermoplastic part.
