How Wrecked Cars Are Repaired | Cars Insider

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[@doug960]

Trouble is, most insurance companies REFUSE to pay for work of this quality because it's very expensive. It's an art. There are a ton of Frankenstein cars out there, repaired cheaply, lurking at dealer auctions.

[@toyotafan1234]

Body shops are to blame also. Some use very cheap parts/panels that will never fit or work properly. They just want to keep as much money as possible from the insurance claim.

[@disneyfan9099]

Oh yes

[@brandon6541]

@@toyotafan1234 Agreed

[@Cerus98]

@Akira S - You’re blaming the insurance company for not wanting to dump $25k into a truck that was worth less than that? Base price of a work trim 2007 Sierra was under $25k back then. Calling BS on this.

[@theblukatlife]

@@Cerus98 Dude I have seen a lot of people selling their trucks/suvs for 25k 60k cash. People are nuts

[@ttinnovations3310]

that is the CLEANEST collision shop I've ever seen !!!

[@sfielding10001]

did ya think the place would be a wreck?

[@steelisthemeal]

I know right 😐😳 Most have cars & stuff everywhere

[@j_murr]

Our local one looks like a junk yard itself.

[@arxulogic]

Cause they knew they were doing a video most likely 😂

[@kebab3703]

This collision shop is owned by a NASCAR team, highest of the high collision repair work here

[@mikef.1000]

Just love the closing comments... "knowing that you had a part in making this person's problem disappear." What a great work ethic, full kudos to you all!

[@Kiefel95]

I was thinking the same thing before I read this comment. I love his mindset and customer focused work ethic to do the job well and make the customer happy.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Sunday Bell + Spotify Barcelona + Spank Bang + Sell Backside + Small Boy

[@namepolicy3971]

in exchange for an arm and maybe two legs cut off on site

[@gottahavegoalsset]

I saw a guy in india do the same thing thing with a Polaroid, three hammers, and a toilet plunger.

[@radamson1]

The tools available to him compared to what I had when I started over 50 years ago are astounding.

[@Teri_Berk]

Yep but the tools just shorten the repair time. The craftmenship is the one that matters in the end.

[@zachmarshall6059]

he's probably gonna be saying that in 50 years too lol.

[@yi_hou3092]

Sadly some of the tools are possibly proprietary based on which manufacturer and specific OEM Components could take longer sometimes

[@keithclark486]

Some of the old tools and techniques will never be replaced.

[@albshore8]

50 yrs ago.then you played with some lead and might remember who earl shive was.

[@doca8792]

My poor dad. Had a body shop in the 80’s. Technology like this would’ve made his life so much easier.

[@stardog2779]

Yea not every shop has a frame measuring system. We use a good old measuring tape. But that's what makes a master body man good. Not the tools its your creativity to the solutions

[@steelisthemeal]

@@stardog2779 definitely

[@thefreedomleague7259]

@@stardog2779 it’s a mix of both man.

[@samarthkulkarni2396]

if you were born then your dad wasnt poor

[@russianelectioncolludingtr9724]

@@samarthkulkarni2396 What does that mean?

[@hamzahsyed7485]

This is the best shop I’ve seen. I’ve been a mechanic for at least 25 years and about 90% of the body shops I had to deal with were a pain in the ass. This guy knows his stuff. I wish more shops were like that.

[@liljess706]

There not hard to find just expensive cuz most of um put lifetime warranty on there work.. I've painted cars for over 15 years and every shop I've worked at has lifetime warranty. Now. Some better quality then others mind u lol.

[@liljess706]

He does do the best job outta anyone I ever seen explaining the process.. just wish people wouldn't make it like the paint part is nothing lol

[@tonymcdowell9017]

Well from. My experience if it's 3years old it's totaled

[@jm_3245]

Also this shop is owned by one of the best Nascar Team Owners, Rick Hendrick

[@mercury0214]

@@liljess706 lol frustrating isn’t it? Give an idiot Google and he thinks he can do his job better than you lol

[@edwardzimmer2171]

Juan is truly a professional. His vocabulary through the video is very informative. Easy to follow. Definitely an asset to the company. Good job my brother

[@biggwillbeats4384]

THIS ‼️ 🙌🏾‼️

[@keithclark486]

Translate to Russia

[@kevinngomez5451]

Juan used to live in my subdivision used come to the house to eat all time great guy!

[@TheCesarWay.]

Juan just opened up his own body shop

[@edwardzimmer2171]

@@TheCesarWay. that awesome. I’m sure his ethics will rub off on his employees and he will definitely succeed.

[@wythetrumpet6419]

Those repairs are quite incredible! Many vehicles look "totaled" even though they are not. One would think they are destined for the junk yard when they can actually be restored. Great work and great video.

[@aubreygraham1704]

The financial definition of totaled means the cost of repair exceeds the cost of replacement, so it's not always something you can visually eyeball.

[@spetsnazttv6724]

@@aubreygraham1704 yep and some companies like statefarm allow cars to be totaled a little under 70% of value. Yeah o

[@Adidas_der_schwanger_war]

totaled doesnt mean the car is beyond repair

[@Canleaf08]

most cars I have seen at places like pick n pull or u pull it, could have been restored. But many owners don‘t have the money to restore.

[@richardterroni9433]

@@Adidas_der_schwanger_war Exactly, it can always be fixed

[@Dontknowwhattouse]

This guy meets all of his customers by accident 😂 😂

[@DocDewey]

I see what you did there

[@jameswohley3332]

@@DocDewey how funny

[@johndavidson3424]

And unfortunately not all "accidental" customers end up well.

[@diablocls55]

Literally 🤣

[@MrRodQ]

And the funeral home director meets EVERYONE.

[@daveintransit7592]

I know Juan very well. The only dude I would have and did ever touch my B7 RS4. Stand up dude and excellent at what he does.

[@doca8792]

Good to know. I’ve a C5 RS6 that I’ll drive or tow over two hours away to guys I trust.

[@kidnamedfinger6323]

Great to hear!

[@mercury0214]

@@doca8792 seems like a pain in the ass vs looking around and finding a closer one but to each there own

[@zaccorpseman7366]

Hell yea another RS4 owner

[@sukmiicook]

@@mercury0214 If he can afford an RS6....he can afford to tow his car anywhere nationwide hahahaha

[@pogtuber5146]

Props to this guy he obviously loves his job and appreciates the art of restoring cars.

[@jarrodjones9366]

if cars weren't made out of Sprite cans they're wouldn't be as many cars in the repair shop

[@russellbarbour2798]

I know Juan Carlos personally, the technician in this video, and he's an amazing guy. He has come so far and worked very hard to become the master craftsman he is today. He is a shining example a true professional ✨️

[@user-yk9sz9mh1t]

@@jarrodjones9366 yeah and without those Sprite can crumple zones we would have more people die during accidents, win win situation

[@rickintexas1584]

That is some cool machinery. I like seeing a craftsman who takes pride in his work.

[@maryjocoast5869]

I am a 45 year experience retired body tech. This is a very good information for average customers.

[@yusuffakhruddin1773]

Auto body repairmen are seriously slept on. They deserve the same hype as computer technicians

[@2steaksandwiches665]

It’s definitely an art. Takes years of experience. Even the paintless dent removal guys I find it fascinating how they do their job

[@kaywonderer]

Computer technicians have hype?

[@dntlss]

Some of those guys are amazing and the stuff they can do, i have a buddy that has a 60s station wagon in mint condition that has original paint,this idiot ran into him on the side in a parking lot, he took it to this place and it came back looking like nothing had ever happened,how they matched that paint is a mystery to me but i'm a mechanic, not a bodyman,lol

[@scrosby1000]

kayvan entezari I'm a computer technician, where's the hype?

[@kaywonderer]

@@scrosby1000 ask the op, he isn't from usa.

[@dappergenesis822]

Me watching how cars are repaired as I sit at my job where I repair cars

[@omursaraslan6316]

Repairception.

[@gosth81]

😂

[@alejandrobono8034]

Did you learn something new?

[@dappergenesis822]

@@alejandrobono8034 I didn't get to watch the whole video but lost likely would have learned something

[@AJ-lw6jf]

So am i 😅 im taking a break and this pop in my suggestions (currently working in a cherokee 94)

[@user-uh5wr2fv1m]

I do recognize the great skill, thinking and tremendous patience needed to be able to take up this kind of work. Awesome work you’re doing Juan! Lots of respect to you for making lots of people happy for fixing their endeared vehicles.

[@erikgonzales3178]

I love this profession. Been doing it since 2013 and every car is a different journey. I love the art of collision repair

[@michaelvickers89]

I would love to spend a week shadowing this guy! I bet you’ll learn more in 1 week than the average person would learn in a lifetime about automotive repairs

[@Cerus98]

Doesn’t take much skill to use a grinding wheel and bondo.

[@Tracert-mc1hu]

@@Cerus98 To use it, no, to be good at it, yes.

[@myytchannel6632]

I think you want to shadow him because you have a crush on him. Do you need to tell us something?

[@michaelvickers89]

@@myytchannel6632 How old are you? 12!? ✌️

[@SrRAFAGAS]

@@Tracert-mc1hu 100% correct. Anyone can use any tool, it takes skills and dedication to be great using them.

[@upclass7179]

He talk so smooth about it, it makes you think "Maybe I will have a dent today." LOL 🤣🤣

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Mr Perez did an excellent job narrating this video. I'm somewhat familiar with old tech with manual pullers. These computerized systems that guide the pulling processes are amazing. Great video, I'm now a subscriber.

[@hamemonster9244]

My grandpa had a workshop in the 80's and he didnt have this equipment. He would take a totaled car and make it look brand spanking new, I mean matching everything to milimeter without any measurment or cut 2 cars in half and weld them into one. So the moral of the story is that its not the tools that make you a professional, its your pure skill, creativitiy and precision. Kudos to the bodyshop worker for doing a good job btw.

[@nathanschneider8586]

Mad respect to the body repair guys, I'm a mechanic for the heavy equipment industry, so I'm responsible for fixing the guts of a vehicle. But I'm lost and without a clue on where to begin for any kind of body work. My hats off to you!

[@maestro6492]

Hello, do you mind me asking how you got into that field?

[@nathanschneider8586]

@@maestro6492 well, I started at a little mom and pop tractor shop back in high school. being a wash boy, and setup tech working in the shop and continued that while I worked myself thru school to get certified. When I graduated I went to a job fair and found myself working on komatsu machinery in the shop. I worked in the shop getting hands on experience for about 4 years, and somehow ended up in a field service truck. Now I go out to the machines that are broken

[@maestro6492]

@@nathanschneider8586 Thank you for taking the time to reply! I'm sorta trying to find a path atm and really appreciate the experience of others.

[@loganfaircloth6412]

@@nathanschneider8586 thank mans. Hats off to you bc i don't know much about the internals lol

[@genesis3790]

@@nathanschneider8586 cool

[@samarthkulkarni2396]

Keep guessing why I got so many likes

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

Only in China

[@ryanlong8967]

Lmao

[@TA_392]

😂

[@tronixfix]

Ramen noodles and superglue 😂

[@vinayakpatil355]

Ramen Noodles is alien level science. Earthians can't understand.

[@t.c.t.c.8234]

Dude knows every aspect to auto body repair!! Great job and what a success you are 💯💯💯🎯🎯🕺🏻

[@RichadTheLionHeat]

Absolutely outstanding explanation of the repair process shown in the video. Takes patience, time, hard work, thinking the required task to achieve the best result. Thank you. Sharing with my kids. 🙏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻🇺🇸😉👍🏻🚙🏎🚔🚘🚖👦🏼🛻👍🏻

[@Razehell42]

Props for his clear explanations with the time given as well as editing.

[@9TALLTEE]

Insurance probably would say that's a 2 hour dent on the quarter panel

[@matthewgibbs6886]

progressive

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

1/4 is on national back order. You'll have your car back in 4 months.

[@Tyler-vv2vp]

Progressive still isn't sure if that was part of the accident, just to make sure they'll send someone out to look at it

[@johnb6850]

Nah 1.4

[@bobroberts2371]

If you want discount insurance, that is what you get.

[@ModifiedTaco]

I have used a Car-O- Liner it’s just about the best frame rack ever. This dude is doing good body work. It’s nice to see you get guys doing this work. Keep it up guys.

[@russellbarbour2798]

Juan Carlos is a great guy who has mastered his body repair skills. It's so gratifying to see how he has evolved from a detail technician at the Mercedes dealership in the early 2000s into the master craftsman he is today! That kind of ambition and drive is very rare in this day in time...... Way to go Juan 👏 👏 👏

[@LogansReactions]

I work for a company that supplies all of the materials that are required to do this job and let me say, seeing them do this type of job in person is incredible

[@olatunjigreenag4088]

I will like to have a link to your company website 😊. Thanks

[@upgradelimited1908]

pls i will like to buy some of the tools

[@spencerbrinton1397]

Sherwin Williams type beat

[@uphill248]

They make it look so easy there’s a lot of hard work into it.

[@travelingfool9096]

I was a body shop helper years ago, I could do crappy work. This guy makes spreading Bondo look super easy. Wow so smooth!!!

[@pharoahmonk50]

Excellent video. l am glad I tuned in!

[@Hawk89gt]

I’m in awe of these folks. When I was a younger man, I really wanted to get into this field. My career when a different way, but would still love to have these skills.

[@dsloop3907]

Watch Coldwarmotors restore/rebuild a 1960 Plymouth Fury. The work done there has no equal.

[@theinfamousoogabooga1749]

Never too late.

[@harounben342]

I rememeber when I used to work at a car body shop, and couple times I have had them bolts flying by my head like bullets to the detailing section where I was minding my work! It's good that he takes time to warn his workmates!

[@WhoCares-_-]

This video was awesome and fun to watch! JC did an excellent job explaining everything

[@megaoption]

After watching this. I'm thoroughly impressed with all these tools. I've never seen them before. This video was highly educational. Thank you for posting this. I have a new appreciation for the trade.

[@felixcat9318]

This is what Professionalism looks like in a very well equipped and run repair facility! This is the exception! Most repair shops are the exact opposite of this in every way imaginable...

[@Bruski1988]

Excellent video. Clearly explained and demonstrated, giving more information in less time than any other KZbin repair video I've seen.

[@josemarino4270]

I am writing from Canada. Here autobody shops, all of them, overcharge and for a small damage they want to change the entire part. If I were in NC I would go to your shop. You guys are doing the work, you guys are craftsmen. I am sure your clients are satisfied with your work.

[@megapangolin1093]

Cracking video, very well explained and the complexity of the work is unbelievable. Credit to you guys, fantastic stuff.

[@lioneatsthesheep8996]

This is one well made, informative, interesting, no nonsense, to the point video!

[@985VFZE]

The amount of precision needed on this job, I can only imagine words that you wouldn’t even fathom of existing are definitely shared in this environment .

[@loganfaircloth6412]

Body tech Logan here lol. I support this message. Jesus helps with the stress tho bro.

[@UserName-ts3sp]

oh its absolutely needed... especially with frame work, missing on that can be incredibly damaging if its in another collision

[@spencerbrinton1397]

@@loganfaircloth6412 painter Spencer here. Definitely tedious but very fulfilling

[@ryans413]

Body shops are magic the people that work these jobs are incredible. My car had rust and some big dents I didn’t think the shop could fix. When I got my car back I was impressed they fixed everything it looked brand new again.

[@Hallshobbys]

There’s always something new to learn. I worked for cars collision. And retired now I miss keeping busy doing what I loved doong

[@clifficus]

Very well presented AJ, a great ambassador for the company. Thanks for sharing. 👍😃

[@grega5756]

This is actually fascinating.

[@executive8680]

Learn something new every day! This is pretty cool.

[@budsodalsky]

Thanks! This equipment looked top of the line!

[@brittenyevans1101]

He's passionate about his work, and professional. This was a cool video

[@frankpalermo3882]

Your explanation is excellent thanks for posting

[@juliochingaling5824]

Super kool. Excellent work and quality. This man knows his job. Real pro.

[@clarkelliott5389]

Amazing how the technology has improved. Very informative and educational. Thanks for the video!

[@Jonathan-vo1vt]

These guys deserve massive respect. I hope they are paid well.

[@spike7356]

Great video! The equipment he is using is state of the art! He's obviously a highly skilled body tech. We can't repair today's vehicles with yesterday's technology!

[@harryls1283]

That was very informative. Juan Carlos knows his stuff. He was very well spoken and very easy to understand. Keep it up bud.

[@alphalight1469]

These guys are super under appreciated. These guys are amazing

[@robbflynn4325]

Absolutely incredible. My guess is this amount of work is done with higher end cars, I know from personal experience how costly body repair is.

[@jerryumfress9030]

Ah, bondo...I started using that stuff back in the 60s and I'm sure it'll be around for many more years. This video is very informative, thank you 😎

[@ludicrous7044]

Bondo was originally meant to be a temporary repair as it is not a metal and in time will fade/crack/fall out! When I look at a used vehicle I use a magnet to detect it.

[@DISCODAN1]

I loved his presentation and the way he described the whole process! Kudos man, you're a great spokesperson for Hendricks!

[@Autokey_Security_Services]

This guy is definitely a professional.. The majority of shops I've dealt with are never at that level of cleanliness and professionalism.. Great tools and Software along with A great Tech makes a quality job.. Thumbs Up

[@Eurolaflare]

Bless these guys, i had a front end collision in my 2011 corvette with 30k miles and it had minor frame damage but needed a new hood, bumper, fender, and some mechanical and integrity parts like radiator,intake, crash bar, headlights etc and the repair bill was a whopping 17K and the car was valued at 30K, i still went through with it despite no insurance, they did an amazing job and its identical to how it was before the accident, luckily the engine and 3/4ths of the car was also untouched during the accident which is also why i couldn't bring myself to part it out over some front end damage. a year and a 1/2 later im so glad i ate the loss and did it because i love this car still to this day, wont ever text and drive again.

[@spencerbrinton1397]

I'm a painter at a body shop here in Montana. When all goes well the receptionist the management the parts guys the body technicians the painters the helpers the detailers all mesh together like a lubricated gear driven clock that creates a beautiful, harmonious assembly line. I love helping people out; to have the years and skill to help with a relatively obscure public service like auto body repair is gratifying, mentally stimulating and changes with time. (New generation of car model comes out) Just like like someone tailoring suits, managing a grocery store, traffic signal maintenance, humanity is one great interconnected mass of helpers helping helpers

[@laghman9086]

These guys r artists.... 👍👍👍🍻

[@rand49er]

These guys are artists! Well done, gentlemen!

[@cromanxx1]

Never realized how technical this can be. Good work and good video.

[@cryptodegenerate503]

This dude is a artist! Repairs like these take some serious talent! Good job dude! Thanks for showing us how its done!

[@Mister_Mass]

I have a whole new appreciation for these workers after these. Never knew such elaborate methods were used for repairs

[@Ira06002]

WOW! Very impressive in dealing with these complicated repairs.

[@hughmangus2324]

I genuinely love this guys passion and enthusiasm for his trade.

[@LunaMapping_KR]

The world needs more people like him

[@iesaTX]

im pretty sure this is for cars that arent a total loss, total loss goes to auction where other people buy it in attempts to fix and sell/keep it

[@carlosverdugo4016]

Its a mix of everything, these shops mainly work on total loss vehicles because of the amount of work they require

[@incredibleholc8731]

@@scripulance.1901 there is no way from a minor bumper hit it would be total. There could be structural damage to the frame rails, radiator support, park sensors, adaptive cruise control, pre collision systems, etc. Also you have to determine if It should be a total loss. What is the condition of the vehicle, how many miles are on it, is there a salvage title, prior damages. So there has to have been something else other than damage to a front bumper for it to be a total loss.

[@80PercentAshamedOfU]

@@incredibleholc8731 Airbag deployment is typically an instant total, if I’m not mistaken.

[@bryantunknown4233]

@@80PercentAshamedOfU yeah insurances calculate retail costs of replacement airbags in the total and it’s usually not worth it to repair vs total but when people buy these totaled cars at auction for repair they can cut costs by using airbags from a donor vehicle.

[@incredibleholc8731]

@@80PercentAshamedOfU depends on the make and model of the vehicle. I have seen times where they still fix a brand new car that had air bags deployed. But usually yes if all airbags are deployed in a accident they make it a total loss.

[@mathbrown9099]

I wish this young man could take care of my car. I had a Nissan Maxima “turbo” or sport and tech pkg. I was in a collision requiring body and frame damage repair. Please send this guy a big thank you!

[@edwarddemedeiros3607]

Awesome video! So much good information. Thanks.

[@matthewmartin7639]

My mom forgot to put the car in park. Bought it brand new in 2019 and had less than 30,000 miles on it. Car was at a slight incline at my grandparents house. With no one in it It proceeded to roll off the driveway, straight down a rock embankment, nose into the ground and then keep on doing down the hill. Crashed through the barb wire fence at the bottom of the hill and kept going into the woods. Finally wedged itself to a tree that had fallen and another huge tree still standing. The oil pan and transmission pan had been torn off. The windshield cracked. The entire suspension was shot. The frame was damaged. The front end was just completely gone. And just overall it was a sad sad sight for our wonderful car. But, the insurance actually paid for it to be fixed completely at a shop like this. Final bill ended up being over $20,000. We had to pay $11. Yes, $11. Car drove better after the shop fixed it than it did before the accident. We were talking to the shop manager and he just busted out laughing when we told him what happened and the route the car took. He then thanked my mom for keeping his shop in business 😂😂.

[@mode7scaling3]

what car Matt?

[@FordRangerClassics]

What 2019 car was this, again? How did she not have it in park? Something isn't adding up lol

[@cvn6555]

Great video. Just the right amount of time on each aspect. Truly it is an art to properly repair a vehicle.

[@ericli2936]

Kudos to you sir! Its much harder than it looks

[@Onguard8737]

This is so pure and awesome

[@michaelcastillo3231]

Definitely a craft. Respect.

[@showtim3]

NOW I FINALLY UNDERSTAND WHY ITS SO DAM EXPENSIVE FOR REPAIRS. DAM

[@jordangarza1116]

It’s a beautiful thing seeing people still passionate about their craft!

[@JF238xLearning]

That's an interesting process on how damaged cars are repaired to like new conditions again. Such a cool thing to see 💯

[@p.s.vanderpool6770]

Wish we had autobody shops like this in Oregon. Most shops here suck pretty bad. Most times I just take the insurance money rather than deal with our shops.

[@butWhyDad]

How often do you total your car lmao.

[@mistermood4164]

@@butWhyDad minor damage is pretty common

[@georgejungle138]

@@mistermood4164 common!?

[@mistermood4164]

@@georgejungle138 yea like scratches, dents, dings happen all the time

[@gautam5163]

well put together vid !

[@elementartsofficial68]

5:13 you sure you watched the whole video?

[@thomask4836]

Excellent Video! I love your thoughts at the end of it!

[@TheTheo58]

An amazing use of technology with the frame machine, computer measurements, and tolerance checking. Having the data from the car manufacturer is just like having a full service manual with a full set of schematics and test points.

[@SecondLifeTravels1]

You can tell that guy is really good at his job. He has a very intelligent, experienced, competent look in his eyes as he checks the repair for perfect contour. I'd definitely trust him to fix my car!

[@userasdf1546]

Almost none of the salvaged title cars are repaired this way. They are repaired by a guy named Slavik that repaired them in his residential 2 car garage with some hammers and a frame machine.

[@alfonsorodriguez3432]

I seen some salvage cars repaired in such horrible ways, and it's scary because those cars are dangerous to drive.

[@SomeKidsAtHomes]

@@alfonsorodriguez3432 yeah, they're dangerous if you don't know how to drive

[@rlikemoney]

Haha seriously! With an oak tree and a chain. your comment made me laugh!

[@userasdf1546]

Yep that was my dad in his apartment complex. He got pissed when management told him to knock it off

[@MyLifeThai371]

How many of those salvage title vehicles have flood damage though and then you'll have electrical gremlins for the life of that car. They just have to tell you it's salvage title, but they don't have to tell you the reason why.

[@talon1706]

I use a similar frame machine. A Car-o-Liner Mark 5. Great machine. Awesome work gentlemen.

[@patrickcoakley1328]

He's a great speaker!

[@dhastert79]

this actually made me want to do this kind of work lmao looks fun

[@blackmamba3427]

Wow. Amazing video and workmanship

[@salmanskippy]

Very informative. Well explained. Thank you JC.

[@berlyn0963]

This is an art. I wish i had patience to do this type of work. It takes a real enthusiast with incredible passion to do this stuff!

[@kleekboop]

Some people can put a bouquet of flowers in an old rubber boot and that's called art. This is a craft that takes a long time to learn. And the changes every year.

[@FordRangerClassics]

@@kleekboop not to discredit these people's work. But, c'mon man lol. Dent fixing technology isn't exactly advancing yearly like phones from 2008-2012

[@kleekboop]

@@FordRangerClassics I guess I missed your point.

[@FordRangerClassics]

@@kleekboop like if you could fix a dent 30 years ago, you can still do it today. Whereas I don't think some surgery methods from 30 years ago even considered humane anymore.

[@kleekboop]

@@FordRangerClassics last time you compared cell phones. Now you're comparing surgery. Try to stay on point this is about Auto Body. I am still not sure what the hell your point is. If you have been paying attention you will notice there have been many advances in Auto Body besides replacing parts that can be repaired. Instead of comparing cell phones from 2008 to 2012 or surgeries from 30 years ago to make a point that's still Escapes Me, what is it exactly in English you are trying to say. Please don't tell me how they grew tomatoes back in the 40s. I don't know what you do for a living. What is it you do?

[@ElBach1y]

My dad does this job :) he does it by himself in his own shop I helped him set up that frame machine to repair a front end collision on a Chery Chinese SUV that he ended up buying and I drive

[@rollotomassi6374]

These men are magical……their work sometimes is never seen, it’s that good……bravo to all the body and paint professionals.

[@frankcastle5294]

This and roofing is some of the hardest work on the planet. I commend these guys for doing what they do.

[@FusionTechCinema]

I own a Mercedes and as someone who recently got hit and the driver ran I had to get my car in to a chevorlete body shop I can appreciate the work and attention to detail these guys put in. The car looks brand new and you can’t even tell if it was hit

[@leogarcia8640]

Man, seeing that Widebody scat at 0:13 hurt my soul

[@seungk8607]

Very skilled in his craft, amazing shop. So satisfying to watch

[@farazsiddiqui3144]

Well explained by a well spoken experienced person! Thank you.

[@g1annzz]

As a fellow body repair technician, love your work brother. Only “we” know just how challenging it is to bring a car back to its former glory. As many have commented, it truly is an art. Sadly, it’s an art that does not receive any praise nor the recognition it deserves. Here in Australia, you can get a job on a construction site as a labourer, without qualifications and earn twice what we earn. Totally unregulated industry run by cowboy collision repair owners at the mercy of insurance companies.

[@elpacho....9254]

Bingo! The reason most skilled body technicians left the trade is because the insurance companies refuse to compensate you for your labor.

[@g1annzz]

@@elpacho....9254 yep. That’s why I left.

[@elpacho....9254]

@@g1annzz I stayed way too long waiting for the corporations to wake up and see what they were doing, but they didn’t care. Now they’re looking for skilled workers, but they still don’t want to pay. Industrial construction pays much better.

[@elpacho....9254]

@@g1annzz all that money insurance companies collect stays at the top, and the people doing the repairs get treated like slaves.