2019 (236 articles)

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• March 18, 2019: Back-To-Basics: Vehicle Protection When Welding
  

  Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. When it comes to replacing panels and other body components, there are a few precautions to ta...

• March 15, 2019: What’s An Alfa Romeo Rear Closure 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...

• March 14, 2019: Fuel Economy Technology Systems: Active Air Dams
  

  In this series, we look at several methods used to boost fuel economy, different considerations to repair them, and any special precautions the collision repair industry needs to know. Let’s check out...

• March 12, 2019: OEM Linking Pin: Number of Welds on Ford/Lincoln Vehicles
  

  When welding a replacement panel on a vehicle, it is important to know how many welds should be placed along the panel. When it comes to panel replacement on a Ford or Lincoln vehicle, the number of w...

• March 11, 2019: Dynamic Calibrations Compared to a Test Drive
  

  Many advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) require a dynamic calibration procedure, or a static calibration followed by a dynamic calibration. A dynamic calibration requires the vehicle to be driv...