FACING UP TO THE PERFECT STORM

FACING UP TO THE PERFECT STORM

There’s no doubt these are exciting times for vehicle manufacturers (VMs), motorists and repair technicians alike. Our industry sits at the cutting edge of technology. With the right training and smart body shop management, the sector will boast some of the most...
HOT ACTIVE PLASMA TECHNOLOGY I AUDI A8 PRODUCTION

HOT ACTIVE PLASMA TECHNOLOGY I AUDI A8 PRODUCTION

Acerios hot active plasma technology removes particulate and film impurities from both metallic and non-metallic surfaces. Auto manufacturer Audi has been using the process on thin aluminium body parts for the last two years. The solution has substantially reduced...
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STORAGE CHARGES

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STORAGE CHARGES

Storage charges are a constant sticking point with insurers. The first thing you need to understand is what storage is and how and when it applies to collision repairers. Definition According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of the word “storage” is:...
WHEN CALIBRATION FAILS

WHEN CALIBRATION FAILS

In our world of automotive repair, we’ve all learned that things can go wrong at any time. It’s the nature of the industry as we learn to work with new metals, electronics or mechanical aspects of automobiles. The daily driving environment of a vehicle is pretty...