Buying a Frame Bench for Your Collision Shop: An Expert-Backed Decision Guide
Expert advice on choosing a frame bench for your collision shop — from vehicle mix analysis and OEM requirements to system types and what to avoid when buying.
When OEM Certification Is Not Enough: A Post-Repair Armada Inspection Breakdown
An OEM-certified shop delivered a botched Nissan Armada repair with wrong sectioning, uncalibrated electronics, and missed corrosion protection. Here's the breakdown.
Three-Dimensional Measuring Is Non-Negotiable — Including on Vehicles That Look Fine
Experts insist every collision repair requires full 3D measurement — including vehicles with minimal visible damage — to avoid missed structural issues and shop liability.
Why Vehicle Clipping Is No Longer an Acceptable Repair Method — And What to Do Instead
I-CAR and industry experts confirm that 1980s clipping and general sectioning guidelines have no place on modern vehicles. Here's what OEMs say instead.
