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8 Types of Vehicle Damage an Auto Body Repair Shop Can Address [Infographic]

Vehicle body damage can vary from a few scratches to more serious damage from a collision. Some damage is evident

Auto Body Repair Can Address Hidden Damage that May Not Show Up after an Accident

A collision hides most of its damage behind panels that still look straight and in the right shape. Auto body

Total Loss Declared: What Your Auto Body Shop Does Next

A total loss call is jarring, especially when the car looked fixable. At that point, the shop’s job shifts from

Aluminum Panels and Why Your Auto Body Repair Shop Works Them Separately

Aluminum body panels are everywhere now, from F-150 pickups to Teslas and luxury sedans. A shop can’t work aluminum the

Wildfire Ash and Smoke: What an Auto Body Shop Looks for on Sacramento Paint

Wildfire ash is alkaline and abrasive, so wiping it off dry grinds it into the clear coat and leaves etching

Lifetime Warranties Explained by Your Local Auto Body Repair Shop

A warranty feels like a safety net right up to the moment you need one. Then you read the terms

How Computerized Measuring Technology Powers Today’s Auto Body Repair Shop

Cars used to be simple enough to straighten by eye and feel. Modern vehicles are not. Structural points sit at

Sacramento Sun and Vehicle Wraps: What Car Owners Should Know About Heat, UV Exposure, and Wrap Care

In Sacramento, vehicle wraps need to be cared for in the sunny climate. Understanding heat, UV radiation, and maintenance techniques

The Physics of a Collision: Understanding Crumple Zones During Auto Body Repair

A car in a crash is doing a job. The front end folds on purpose, stretching the impact across more

How 3D Scanning Technology Is Changing the Future of Auto Body Repair

Modern cars are built to tolerances a tape measure cannot see. When a collision shifts the structure by a few

Mercedes-Benz Collision Repair Is More Than Bodywork. It Is Precision From Start to Finish

Mercedes-Benz collision repair works through diagnostics, structural correction, refinishing, calibration and reassembly, with checks being conducted at every stage. The

Auto Body Shop: What I-CAR Gold Class Actually Means

I-CAR Gold Class requires trained technicians in four roles plus annual recertification, and fewer than one in ten U.S. shops