The Repair of Vehicle Bodies
eBook - PDF

The Repair of Vehicle Bodies

  1. 530 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Repair of Vehicle Bodies

About this book

The revised and updated seventh edition of this best-selling reference manual on vehicle body repair brings the book up to date for the current body repair trade. It serves as a comprehensive guide covering the vocationally related qualification (VRQ) required by the modern student and apprentice, as well as providing the CPD essential for all working professionals.

The entire book is overhauled to reflect current industry trends with regards to materials, processes and procedures. New additions include:

  • An entirely new section on the work of the MET technician (mechanical, electrical and trim)



  • New developments in body repair methodology such as repair pods and the greater use of alignment equipment



  • Greater emphasis on the environment with new sections on hybrid vehicles and the hazards of starting current vehicles with high levels of technology



  • Details on both the historic and the current joining methods for the vintage and modern markets



  • Full coverage on the legalities surrounding insurance work for bodyshop staff



  • Updated tables and illustrations



This book not only provides the knowledge and skills for body repair, it helps to develop a real understanding of the how and why behind this information. It will be essential for anyone studying Levels 1-3 Vehicle Body Repair, Vehicle Refinishing and MET courses, including the new apprenticeships and technical certificates from the IMI, Pearson-BTEC and C&G. HNC and degree Automotive Engineering students will find the text valuable to develop skills and knowledge for practical project work. Industry professionals, vehicle restorers and car DIY enthusiasts will continue to find it an essential and comprehensive source of information.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. 1 Car body construction
  8. 2 Health and safety and the environment
  9. 3 Hand and power tools
  10. 4 Materials used in vehicle bodies
  11. 5 Metal forming processes
  12. 6 Marking out and measuring
  13. 7 Methods of joining
  14. 8 Soft and hard soldering methods
  15. 9 Gas welding, cutting and plasma arc
  16. 10 Electric resistive welding
  17. 11 Manual metal arc welding (MMA)
  18. 12 Gas shielded arc welding (MIG, MAG and TIG)
  19. 13 Craft techniques and minor accident damage
  20. 14 Major accident damage repair
  21. 15 Bodyshop planning
  22. 16 Reinforced composite materials
  23. 17 Automotive finishing and re-finishing
  24. 18 Case study
  25. 19 Mechanical, electrical and trim – MET
  26. Appendix 1: Health and safety risk assessment and COSHH data sheets
  27. Glossary
  28. Index