An issue with the auto collision repair and the insurance industry seems to be the notion that OEM repair procedures are merely recommendations. They are not. Toyota procedures are based on best practice and company research. It is important that customers know this. Toyota has repair information for technicians...
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GM: How Bad Auto Body Repair Can Affect Your Safety Systems
Your car has safety systems, known universally as ADAS- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. These cover everything from ABS brakes to Electronic Stability Control and up to more complex systems like lane departure warning systems and auto-braking. All of these systems rely on very sophisticated computers. They get their...
More Insurers Using Photo Estimates In 2020 And Why That May Be Bad For You
If you’ve just been in an accident, you may have been asked by your insurance company to submit a photo estimate. In order to do so, you may have had to download an app built by your insurance company, or you may have submitted photos online. What happens...
Why You Should Care What Ford Says About The Tools Used On Aluminum Vehicles
Does it matter to you what tools your body shop uses to fix your Ford vehicle? If it's an aluminum one (and most Fords now at least have some aluminum) Then Ford Says yes it matters. It can make a difference with your vehicle's safety long term and the longevity...
What Subaru says about repairing the 2019 Subaru Legacy
Subaru is very specific when it comes to how they want auto body shops to repair their cars. Not every shop follows these rules. Here are some easy to understand points about Subaru repairs that Subaru requires when repairing the 2019 Legacy. If you get an estimate back from a...