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4 Essential Collision Estimator Skills You’ll Learn in Auto Body Training

Automotive Training Centre

This includes calculating the cost of labor, parts, and additional services, such as repainting. ATC’s auto body training program teaches you to create reliable estimates by analyzing repair costs and considering the potential need for part replacements versus repairs.

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Replacing the Puzzle Pieces: The Role of Parts Replacement

Miracle Body and Paint

In the world of auto body repair, every collision center understands the significance of parts replacement in restoring vehicles to their original condition. At Miracle Body […]

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Tesla Recalls Over 239,000 Vehicles for Potential Rearview Camera Image Defect

Automotive Fleet

The recall addresses a circuit board issue that may cause rearview camera failure, resolved with an OTA update or parts replacement if needed.

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Auto Parts Training: 4 Inventory Management Trends to Watch in 2025

CATI

Advanced data collection tools allow parts specialists to understand customer preferences and anticipate their needs. For example, dealerships can use customer data to recommend parts replacements and maintenance schedules tailored to individual vehicle owners.

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Brake System Maintenance: DIY vs Professional Service

Tire Review Magazine

Replace these components ASAP. DIY-ers – It’s crucial for your safety and of those around you to replace the brake pads and assess the need for any additional part replacement. Pros- remember to communicate this concern to your customers, and explain which components require immediate replacement.

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Why Brake Pads and Rotors Should be Replaced Together

Brake & Front End

While there are different schools of thought on this paired part replacement, at ADVICS, our technicians always recommend replacing brake pads and rotors at the same time to keep the vehicle in peak working order, and more importantly, to ensure the braking system delivers the safest and most reliable stop possible.

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MPA Releases ‘Part Smart’ Training Videos

Brake & Front End

He explains how slow cranking can result from various factors, not just the starter, and details accurate diagnostic methods to avoid unnecessary part replacements. In this tutorial, Nelson guides viewers through identifying and resolving slow cranking issues in 2008-2009 Honda Accords with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine.