A quarter panel isn't a structural component if you repair an outer panel correctly replacing the quarter panel is 150 welds on the inner structure going to the guy in the blue shirt, if you replace a quarter panel your compromise is on the inner structure that may not be damaged
Cycle time is also saved on repair outer panel properly, an outer panel is not a structural component reason they also make body tabs inner structure for a fender impact
Insurance company always trying to save money on parts and repairs ...they are the real problem ....they always go to cheap replacement parts and cheap on labor ...the bodyshop has to follow the insurance rules in order to renew the contract every year ...not our fault .
Insurance writes a estimate and the monkeys get commission and they beat the time in half . It comes down on the manager how much is he trying to push out the door . Insurance pays zero time for let down panels and buffing and that’s bs .
PRI - the biggest boondoggle in the industry .... Start at your insurance companies , it's not the shops fault 95% of the time . It's the damn adjuster . I got out of this industry because the money kept getting smaller and smaller . Insurance companies are always wanting to save a dollar . This truckles down to the shop doing the work . I've always loved reading larry and Kristens posts , but I just cannot get on board this post repair nonsense . About half of the crap I see complained about isn't anywhere near a safety concern . And really , taking a car apart that was just repaired ? Sounds like icing your own cake because you didn't get the job ...
I was a body man for 40 years and got out of it the shops started steeling are time and I made the same kind of money I made 25 years ago and working harder I will never go back
I've been so ripped off from Auto repair after an accident and would love to have a Post Collision Repair Inspection. Is there one in or near San Antonio, Texas?
I'm taking beating on my salary with what you give body shops labor rates I can only do crappy work no champagne work for soda pop prices I only can change with the times
I agree at many points and see it daily. The cycle times are unrealistics and many times is simple ,basic things like reading the RO correctly. Providing essential training and following up with that training is key. Effective communication from start to finish
they don't tell you that the body shops got ppl doing the work that dont know what they are doing why because the good body men are getting out of it the body shop steel are money yes they steel are time 3 to 5 hr a job you think we didn't know
How many times did he say " Umm" lmao
A quarter panel isn't a structural component if you repair an outer panel correctly replacing the quarter panel is 150 welds on the inner structure going to the guy in the blue shirt, if you replace a quarter panel your compromise is on the inner structure that may not be damaged
I would repair the outer at possible 248 mpa tensile strength before I comprised the inner structure
Cycle time is also saved on repair outer panel properly, an outer panel is not a structural component reason they also make body tabs inner structure for a fender impact
that is correct
What is a post repair collision inspection and how does it benefit consumers? Watch this video.
start paying people to repair then this will change . this is just more BS
Insurance company always trying to save money on parts and repairs ...they are the real problem ....they always go to cheap replacement parts and cheap on labor ...the bodyshop has to follow the insurance rules in order to renew the contract every year ...not our fault .
it not the in. company it the body shop they have run the good body men off they started steeling are time
The body shop tends to cut corners. Who's to say they actually bought oem products as opposed to buying off brand stuff. Thts just one example
Insurance writes a estimate and the monkeys get commission and they beat the time in half . It comes down on the manager how much is he trying to push out the door . Insurance pays zero time for let down panels and buffing and that’s bs .
Less heat to the whole quarter of the inner of the occupants safety
Billy the best team
PRI - the biggest boondoggle in the industry .... Start at your insurance companies , it's not the shops fault 95% of the time . It's the damn adjuster . I got out of this industry because the money kept getting smaller and smaller . Insurance companies are always wanting to save a dollar . This truckles down to the shop doing the work .
I've always loved reading larry and Kristens posts , but I just cannot get on board this post repair nonsense . About half of the crap I see complained about isn't anywhere near a safety concern . And really , taking a car apart that was just repaired ? Sounds like icing your own cake because you didn't get the job ...
I was a body man for 40 years and got out of it the shops started steeling are time and I made the same kind of money I made 25 years ago and working harder I will never go back
Grr
I've been so ripped off from Auto repair after an accident and would love to have a Post Collision Repair Inspection. Is there one in or near San Antonio, Texas?
I'm taking beating on my salary with what you give body shops labor rates I can only do crappy work no champagne work for soda pop prices I only can change with the times
I agree at many points and see it daily. The cycle times are unrealistics and many times is simple ,basic things like reading the RO correctly. Providing essential training and following up with that training is key. Effective communication from start to finish
they don't tell you that the body shops got ppl doing the work that dont know what they are doing why because the good body men are getting out of it the body shop steel are money yes they steel are time 3 to 5 hr a job you think we didn't know
This is very valuable information, thank you for taking the time to educate us.
that is the panel's opinion..
great video!!
great video for who is on the panel