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Here is a few links that explain the basic mechanics of the new braking systems on todays cars. Very good overview of the whats , what!!
Brake pads / brake shoes:
How to choose between Semi metallic and Ceramic pads.
Brake fluid:
Why changing your fluid at least every 2 years is a good idea.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
What is and why you should join the National Alliance for Paintless Dent Repair Technicians!
Welcome to the National Alliance for
Paintless Dent Repair Technicians!
Paintless Dent Repair technicians looking for information on how to join, please click here.
Who Are We?
The NAPDRT is a Not-for-Profit organization that was started by quality PDR Technicians who are concerned about the future of our trade, the lack of consumer awareness about quality paintless dent repair, and its many advantages over conventional body shop repairs.
Over the past several years, we have seen many insurance companies--and several unscrupulous PDR companies--lower the standards for Paintless Dent Repair to an unacceptable level. The founding members of NAPDRTdecided it was time to get quality PDR technicians across the country together and set standards for PDR where none exist, and to inform the general public about the differences between quality PDR work, and production-oriented work.
This site tells the whole truth about the companies and laws that make it possible to defraud you as a consumer and more importantly WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOURSELF.
Why Do You Need Us?
We provide FREE and specific information you can use to protect yourself against insurance and PDR company fraud when your vehicle is damaged by hail.
We also provide a list of NAPDRT approved and Vale Certified Technicians (clickable link to vale info page on this site) techs in your area for retail PDR if you need one.
We also give you information on what you can do if you are already the victim of a bad PDR repair. You probably are not aware of several legal options you may have to fix your dilemma.
Finally, our goal is to make you aware of the value of the service we offer, and make it easy for you to take advantage of the many benefits of paintless dent repair.
Paintless Dent Repair Technicians!
Paintless Dent Repair technicians looking for information on how to join, please click here.
Who Are We?
The NAPDRT is a Not-for-Profit organization that was started by quality PDR Technicians who are concerned about the future of our trade, the lack of consumer awareness about quality paintless dent repair, and its many advantages over conventional body shop repairs.
Over the past several years, we have seen many insurance companies--and several unscrupulous PDR companies--lower the standards for Paintless Dent Repair to an unacceptable level. The founding members of NAPDRTdecided it was time to get quality PDR technicians across the country together and set standards for PDR where none exist, and to inform the general public about the differences between quality PDR work, and production-oriented work.
This site tells the whole truth about the companies and laws that make it possible to defraud you as a consumer and more importantly WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOURSELF.
Why Do You Need Us?
We provide FREE and specific information you can use to protect yourself against insurance and PDR company fraud when your vehicle is damaged by hail.
We also provide a list of NAPDRT approved and Vale Certified Technicians (clickable link to vale info page on this site) techs in your area for retail PDR if you need one.
We also give you information on what you can do if you are already the victim of a bad PDR repair. You probably are not aware of several legal options you may have to fix your dilemma.
Finally, our goal is to make you aware of the value of the service we offer, and make it easy for you to take advantage of the many benefits of paintless dent repair.
Dent repair association concerned by insurer steering
Dent repair association concerned by insurer steering
Publish date: Jul 16, 2009
By: Bruce Adams
Source: Automotive Body Repair News
Members of the National Alliance of Paintless Dent Repair Technicians (NAPDRT) board have received numerous calls from its small business technician members and collision shop clients concerned about some insurance companies requiring body shop owners to use the insurer’s preferred vendor providers for paintless dent repair (PDR) instead of the shop’s preferred PDR technicians.
“NAPDRT's volunteer leaders – all of whom are PDR technicians – take comments from the general membership very seriously and believe strongly in a business owner’s inherent right to structure, manage and orchestrate their personal business as they see fit,” says Tommy Clayton, board secretary and owner of Tommy’s Dent Service in Gibsonville, N.C. “A business owner has an inherent right to select individual vendors, suppliers, systems and services.”
The board’s directors adopted and approved the following position statement to provide its support to the alliance’s membership and the repair industry at large:
Members of the NAPDRT subscribe to establishing the highest standard of PDR and believe in third-party education and skill level testing to ensure quality paintless dent repair and impeccable customer satisfaction.
The NAPDRT supports an individual collision business owner’s selection of a PDR provider that meets the individual’s business needs, relationships and customer’s expectations.
NAPDRT recognizes those insurers that incorporate the established business relationships between the collision repair facility and their preferred PDR provider. And request those that do not, re-evaluate their current PDR model to ensure a quality repair and satisfied policyholder.
Clayton said this problem is occurring nationwide with certain insurers.
“Insurance companies are trying to force collision repair shops to use the insurance company’s PDR vendor of choice, instead of those that the shop may have formed a business relationship with,” Clayton says. “It is steering and it locks out some of our independent members from an opportunity to make a living.”
Clayton cited a case in New York where Allstate lists only one franchised PDR services vendor – Dent Wizard – that is approved to handle supplements on cars that need repairs. A similar situation occurred in New Mexico following a hailstorm involving a different insurer, he said.
Clayton said NAPDRT will continue to monitor this issue and others that have an impact on paintless dent repair professionals. For more information about NAPDRT , which has about 100 members, visit www.napdrt.org
I need to mention the help of NAPDRT member Joe Cicchiello and NAPDRT BOD member Steve Shaughnessy. They are the one that gathered the information that made this possible.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
National Alliance of PDR Technicians (NAPDRT) PRESS RELEASE
A Business’ Inherent Right and in the Customer’s Best Interest
Members of the National Alliance of Paintless Dent Repair
Technicians (NAPDRT) board have received numerous calls from its small business technician
members and collision shop clients expressing concern about some
insurance companies requiring shop owners to use the insurer’s preferred vendor
providers for Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) instead of the shop’s preferred PDR technicians.
Members of the NAPDRT subscribe to establishing the highest standard of PDR and
believe in third party education and skill level testing to ensure quality paintless dent repair and
impeccable customer satisfaction.
The NAPDRT supports an individual collision business owner’s selection
of a PDR provider that meets the individual’s business needs, relationships and customer’s expectations.
NAPDRT recognizes those insurers that incorporate the established business relationships between the
collision repair facility and their preferred PDR provider. And request those that do not, reevaluate
their current PDR model to ensure a quality repair and satisfied policy holder.
This official position has been approved by the http://www.napdrt.org/ national board of
directors and provides a clear statement of support to the alliance's
membership and the repair industry at large. It emphasizes the business
owner’s inherent right to select individual vendors, suppliers, systems
and services.
NAPDRT 's volunteer leaders — all of whom are PDR technicians— take
comments from the general membership very seriously and believe
strongly in a business owner’s inherent right to structure, manage and
orchestrate their personal business as they see fit.
The NAPDRT will continue to monitor this issue and others that have an impact on Paintless dent repair professionals.
Members of the National Alliance of Paintless Dent Repair
Technicians (NAPDRT) board have received numerous calls from its small business technician
members and collision shop clients expressing concern about some
insurance companies requiring shop owners to use the insurer’s preferred vendor
providers for Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) instead of the shop’s preferred PDR technicians.
Members of the NAPDRT subscribe to establishing the highest standard of PDR and
believe in third party education and skill level testing to ensure quality paintless dent repair and
impeccable customer satisfaction.
The NAPDRT supports an individual collision business owner’s selection
of a PDR provider that meets the individual’s business needs, relationships and customer’s expectations.
NAPDRT recognizes those insurers that incorporate the established business relationships between the
collision repair facility and their preferred PDR provider. And request those that do not, reevaluate
their current PDR model to ensure a quality repair and satisfied policy holder.
This official position has been approved by the http://www.napdrt.org/ national board of
directors and provides a clear statement of support to the alliance's
membership and the repair industry at large. It emphasizes the business
owner’s inherent right to select individual vendors, suppliers, systems
and services.
NAPDRT 's volunteer leaders — all of whom are PDR technicians— take
comments from the general membership very seriously and believe
strongly in a business owner’s inherent right to structure, manage and
orchestrate their personal business as they see fit.
The NAPDRT will continue to monitor this issue and others that have an impact on Paintless dent repair professionals.
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