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Why is surface preparation different when painting trucks vs other cars? The most immediate difference lies in the sheer scale of the vehicle. With the large panels of a truck, such as the hood, cab roof, and bedside, there is simply more room for issues like masking flaws and adhesion problems to manifest. What might […]

In this guide, we cover the best practices for masking apertures guaranteed to help prevent overspray, reduce rework, and achieve a perfect, clean finish for your customers every single time. What are vehicle apertures? A vehicle aperture refers to any opening or space in the car’s body where parts fit together. For example, the door […]

Meeting deadlines, keeping customers satisfied, and checking that your processes are efficient – these are all things you should be keeping an eye on within your body shop. One of the best and easiest ways to do this is to select the auto repair KPIs most relevant to you and use these ratios to measure […]

If your automotive repair business is striving for excellence, you might be considering going down the route of ASE certification. When you’re aiming to run a successful automotive repair business, you want to be able to show off the skills and techniques of your talented technicians, and achieving this certification is a great way of […]

Even if you’re in the habit of vehicle repair pre- and post-diagnostic scanning, you might not have realised just how important these steps are in the collision repair industry. When a car is involved in an accident, any body shop professional will know that it isn’t just the bodywork that can be damaged. The internal […]

The old saying that ‘time is money’ is something that will definitely ring true for body shop owners and managers. But if you’ve noticed a drop in efficiency, this wasted time could be putting a dent in your bottom line. To avoid this, you should always be thinking about how you can boost efficiency. Whether […]

Collision repair software provides professionals in the automotive repair industry with the necessary tools to deliver excellent service while focusing on what they’re best at – automotive repairs. Therefore, selecting the right auto repair software is a crucial decision that requires you to consider the business’s and your customers’ needs. Whether you’re determined to boost […]

When it comes to collision repairs, debates about the value of gaining OEM certification are common among technicians, managers and everybody in between in body shops. Many body shops wonder if the return on investment is worth it, if it can attract more customers, and if it can help them outshine competitors. These questions arise […]

It’s common for customers to have a few maintenance questions when the body shop hands over the keys to their vehicle after a paint job. Whether their car has undergone a SMART repair or a paint rework, they’ll want to know the best ways to protect their paintwork and avoid further damage that could bring […]

Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly filtering into the consumer market and beginning to dominate the roads as car manufacturers race to meet targets for zero-emission vehicles by 2035. But as more customers switch to fully electric and hybrid vehicles from ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles, body shops should already be thinking about tackling the challenges […]

Dust in automotive body shops is a common problem and something that must be addressed in the correct way for both legal and health and safety reasons. The HSE’s EH44: Dust in the Workplace guidance outlines that dust exposure must be prevented. When prevention isn’t feasible, body shops must take appropriate measures to adequately control dust. In […]

Health and safety precautions are a must in body shops and car garages of all kinds, regardless of the machinery you own and the size of your business. As a manager, it’s not just a legal requirement but also a moral obligation to guarantee the safety of your team at all times. It’s important to […]