MODERN BODYSHOP REPAIR TECHNOLOGY

An overview of the new technologies that are confronting crash repair shops on a regular basis. This full day course consists of 2 half day modules. One module covers new technologies such as Hybrids, electric vehicles, Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs), etc. Another module covers new metals used in vehicle construction and the impact on welding and other body panel repairs.

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Course will suit
All bodyshop employees

Duration
1 Day

Cost
€180 (160 for Autobiz or VRA members)

Where
Red Cow Moran Hotel, Dublin

When
Thursday, October 18, 2012

Time
9am - 5pm

Instructor
Steve Carter and Jason Bowes

Book
Call Autobiz on 091-523 292

Content

From Steve Carter of eXponentia:
• Impact of new vehicle technology on the make up of the type of cars to be repaired, ie. What percentage are likely to be petrol, diesel, hybrid, electric?
• Trends with petrol and diesel (Euro6) smaller engines, AdBlue etc.
• Overview of hybrid and electric vehicle technology.
• Practicalities of working on hybrid and electric cars, safety precautions, isolation, etc.
• Touch on recovery of hybrid and electric cars.
• Need for coding and diagnostic equipment to effect even simple repairs in the future.
• Developments in accident avoidance technology and any insight you can give into car manufacturer views on accident repair
• Future developments in airbag technology.

From Jason Bowes of Basic Welding:
• What is the make up of new vehicles, what metals are being used and why?
• What are the implications for repairers on the use of new metals?
• How new metals react in an accident?
• The requirements and techniques required to weld new metals.
• The dangers of incorrect welding of new metals.
• A guide to MIG braze welding. Where it is used and why.
• The importance of welding health and safety.
• Welding equipment and machine set up.
• Looking to future of repair techniques and welding.
• Repair trends and the benefits of repair
over replacement