Aluminum Body Sheet Supply Is Expanding Fast — Collision Shops Need to Be Ready
A new $150M aluminum sheet plant in Kentucky and expanding OEM adoption signal that collision shops must prepare for significantly more aluminum repair work.
Lessons from a Shop's First Aluminum F-150 Repair: Transparency, Expertise, and Rate Disputes
A Philadelphia shop's first aluminum F-150 repair revealed the true cost of aluminum-specific equipment, insurer rate disputes, and the value of transparent peer consultation.
CCC Updates MOTOR Estimating Guide: What Collision Shops Need to Know About Scans, Aluminum, and Refinish
CCC's 2016 MOTOR guide update formalized OEM scan requirements, clarified aluminum repair complexity, and addressed not-included operations for welder setup and refinishing.