CAPA Releases New Report on Non-CAPA Certified Part Quality
Test of 15 aftermarket crash parts shows non-galvanized steel, weak hood strikers and hinge fasteners and incorrect material usage in non-CAPA certified parts, according to CAPA.
I-CAR Providing Collision Repair Training for Second Straight Year at SEMA
I-CAR will return to the SEMA Show 2011, Nov. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Throughout the week, I-CAR will offer eight collision repair training opportunities, including some of its newest programs introduced in 2011. The training programs offered at the show will provide attendees with updates on current vehicle design, new vehicle manufacturer
Wisconsin Has Its First Female Champion in Collision Repair Category of SkillsUSA Competition
Liz Moore recently became Wisconsin’s first female champion in the collision repair category of the April 12 SkillsUSA competition held in her state. With her victory, the 17-year-old senior at Freedom High School earned a trip to Kansas City, Mo., in June to compete in the national SkillsUSA competition in the collision repair category, which
Estimating Essentials
Is there really a difference in preparing an estimate for a high-end vehicle versus a high-production vehicle? The answer is a resounding no! Both require education and training to ensure that proper and safe repairs are outlined in the estimate.
Ford Unveils Results of Crash Part Testing at CIC
Ford Motor Company revealed the results of its own testing of OEM and aftermarket crash parts at the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) last week, and its conclusion among the parts tested was that OEM parts were generally of higher quality than aftermarket parts. The testing was prompted by I-CAR instructor Toby Chess’s technical presentation at
SkillsUSA Conference Shines Spotlight on Next Generation of Collision Repairers
Ever been to an NBA game and witnessed the “pump up the volume” madness that ensues just prior to introducing the home team? Well, the thousands of students, parents and teachers who participated in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Kansas City last week essentially equaled that during the opening ceremony of the
Your Guide to Body Shop Safety
Creating a culture of safety in your body shop can increase productivity, make your employees happier and keep you out of trouble. So what are you waiting for?
ALLDATA White Paper Discusses the Need for OE Collision Repair Information
ALLDATA LLC has released a white paper discussing the need for collision repair facilities to have vehicle manufacturers’ OE repair information. "The people who build the cars have the final word on how to repair them after a collision," said ALLDATA Senior Program Manager for Collision Dan Espersen. "The manufacturers have very specific requirements about
Car Painting Student Wins Excellence Award at WorldSkills
Madison Area Technical College graduate Ben Janke of Marshall, Wis., took home the Medallion of Excellence Award in the four-day car painting competition in the WorldSkills Competition. Janke competed as a member of the United States “WorldTeam” at the 40th international event held Sept. 1-7 in Calgary, Canada. The Medallion of Excellence is awarded only
TECH FEATURE: Illuminating Aluminum
Aluminum is a different animal than steel. As it becomes more prevalent in vehicle construction, repairers will need the training and tools to
perform quality and safe repairs.
