Auto Service World

MARCH 14, 2025

Similarly, a sudden drop in used car prices from post-COVID highs resulted in many vehicles not being repaired. For instance, as vehicles become more complex, the cost of repairing crash parts with all the added sensors and technology might lead to higher total loss ratios as these cars depreciate.

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 28, 2025

Make some time to think about what you are doing when repairing advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) electronics on a vehicle. A vehicle that was not calibrated at all or calibrated incorrectly creates the same hazards not only to the driver of the vehicle you repaired, but also to other drivers and families on the road.

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 28, 2024

Courtesy of BodyShop Business , by Carl Wilson When my father got started in the collision repair business in the late 1940s, the body technicians were known as metal men and they were predominately combo guys — meaning they took the job start-to-finish, painting what they repaired. And they repaired more than they replaced.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 5, 2024

Courtesy of BodyShop Business by Carl Wilson The history of paint as we know it in the collision repair industry has a fairly short timeline. You may be wondering why we’re looking at a little color history in an article on paint preparation.

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Miracle Body and Paint

APRIL 15, 2024

Welcome to our article series on collision repair! In this section, we will delve into the crucial role that your vehicle’s frame plays in ensuring a […]

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AutoInc.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

With the help of enthusiastic students, Benavidez transformed it into a fully functional collision repair and mechanical workshop. Dick Vocio, an industry veteran, owns Vehicle Maintenance Place, where Gonzalez works. B’s Paint and Body in Albuquerque, N.M., ’” Gonzalez recalls.

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Miracle Body and Paint

AUGUST 7, 2024

Rust can be a significant problem for vehicle owners, causing damage to the appearance and integrity of the car or truck. In this article, we will […]

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