2014 (126 articles)

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• July 17, 2014: What's A Jaguar Fender Apron Panel?
  

  When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of vehicle...

• July 16, 2014: Working With Boron-Alloyed Steel - Removal (Plasma Arc Cutting)
  

  With so much boron-allowed steel, does a plasma arc cutter even belong in a modern collision repair facility? The simple answer is yes but in limited areas, and it should be used at the lowest setting...

• July 10, 2014: GM Has New Front Full-Frame Sectioning (Heavy Duty) Part Kit Available
  

  General Motors released a new full-frame sectioning kit for the front frame rails on 2011 - current 2500/3500 GMC Sierra and 2500/3500 Chevrolet Silverado. A similar kit has been available for the lig...

• July 09, 2014: OEM Technical Information Matrix - Volvo Update
  

  The OEM Technical Information Matrix has been updated to include Volvo information. The corresponding, Collision Repair Information Availability chart has also been updated on the Volvo-specific OEM I...

• July 08, 2014: 2015 Ford Mustang to Employ Extensive Use of HSS & UHSS
  

  Earlier this year, at Great Designs in Steel 2014, Ford shared details about the construction of the 2015 Ford Mustang. The 2015 Mustang will use a variety of different steels, from mild to ultra-high...