by otua | Mar 22, 2016 | Steering & Suspension
Your vehicle’s steering and suspension system plays a huge role in the performance and safety of the vehicle, and it’s one of the biggest ways that a driver maintains control of the vehicle. Usually, when the steering and suspension system is affected, it is due to a...
by otua | Feb 22, 2016 | Airbags
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in your Vehicle The supplemental restraint system, or SRS, in your vehicle does exactly what its name implies: it supplements the restraint, or seatbelt, system. In the case of a collision, the primary function of the supplemental...
by otua | Feb 12, 2016 | Materials
Metals and Carbon Fiber used in Vehicle Manufacturing As auto technology evolves, so does the materials from which vehicles are made. Many different metals, plastics, and carbon fiber are used to manufacture the various components of a car. Manufacturers may try...
by otua | Feb 4, 2016 | Joining Methods
Proper Joining Methods: Adhesives and Rivets When a vehicle needs repair, old parts may need to be removed and replaced with new ones. Automobiles are made from many separate parts, and they are made to fit together and be fastened in place. Traditionally, rivets and...
by otua | Jan 27, 2016 | OEM Parts
The debate between using Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and aftermarket parts to repair vehicles post-collision has been going on since the states stopped requiring collision repair shops to use OEM parts. Most debaters are concerned about either the cost...
