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While EV Sales Slow, Insurance Claims Rise

Brake & Front End

Repair operations: Although BEV collision-damage estimates have a higher average number of mechanical labor hours than ICE appraisals (5.21% compared to 8.18%), they’re less likely to include frame labor. Frame labor is added when technicians use a hydraulic frame machine to straighten both full ladder frame components and unibody structures.

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While EV Sales Slow, Insurance Claims Rise

Tomorrow's Technician

Repair operations: Although BEV collision-damage estimates have a higher average number of mechanical labor hours than ICE appraisals (5.21% compared to 8.18%), they’re less likely to include frame labor. Frame labor is added when technicians use a hydraulic frame machine to straighten both full ladder frame components and unibody structures.

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Considering Auto Body Estimating Training? See How Heavy Duty Estimation Differs

Automotive Training Centre

They evaluate the extent of damage to the vehicle’s body, frame, and mechanical systems and provide customers with detailed explanations of the repair process and costs. This includes knowledge of body repair techniques, paint matching, and a basic understanding of vehicle mechanical systems such as engines, transmissions, and suspensions.

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Power Steering Fluid Replacement

Brake & Front End

When the spool valve has torque applied to it, the openings get larger to apply more hydraulic force. Replacement reservoirs can be cheap insurance against a future failure your shop might have to warranty. Most tensioners have a dampener mechanism inside or connecting to the arm. This also creates heat.

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Suspension Replacement Cost & Key Warning Signs to Watch

RepairSmith

Car insurance and warranties: Standard auto insurance usually wont cover a suspension repair from everyday wear and tear. However, if the damage is caused by a collision or hitting a pothole, your car insurance may cover the repair minus your deductible. Can You Drive With a Bad Suspension System ?

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What to Look For When Choosing a Trusted MOT-Accredited Test Centre

Auto Service World

It also entails there are deeper mechanical or environmental issues with the car. In addition, driving without a valid MOT may attract fines, penalty points, and even void your insurance. Driving without a valid MOT can result in fines, penalty points, and invalidates your insurance.

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Annual Lift Inspections Protect Techs, Dealership and Customers

AutoSuccess

I find loose nuts, loose anchor nuts and hydraulic fluid leaks. On older units, I’ll find frayed cables, broken bolts on swing arms, lift stops that are not working, and hydraulic leaks.” “I come across brand-new lifts that have failed within a week of their installation,” Gibbons said. “I