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In the Beginning
The beginning and history of auto body repair. The first Auto Body Repair shop appeared in 1901. -
First Auto Body Shops
Body shops first appeared in the 1910s. Auto body finishing relied on shellac coatings. -
Advancement in Auto Body Repair
A leap in paint chemistry in the 1920s led to the adoption of nitrocellulose lacquer resins. Invention of the spray gun. -
Major Spread of Auto Body Repair
Between the 1930s and 1940s, this method of auto body repair was the most widespread. The amount of cars on the road increased majorly during this time. Dealerships and independent auto repair companies hired mechanics for fixing cars using the prefabricated components. -
Expanding the Auto Body Industry
After the Second World War, North America experienced exceptional levels of economic growth with a rise in demand for collision repair services. Increased demand for more speed and power in the 1960s ensured that auto body shops and mechanics offered customizing services. -
Advancement in Cars
Car companies continued to experiment with alternative engines. Chrysler, which spent millions of dollars in the mid-1950s trying to develop an inexpensive, workable gas-turbine engine, won a federal contract in November 1972 to develop a sixth generation of its turbine engine. It was considered a possible replacement for the piston engine. -
Technological Advancements in Vehicles
Multi-valve engines were another of the big technological advances that came of age in the '80s. Automakers began developing anti-lock brakes and airbags. -
Recent Innovations in the Auto Industry
Insurance claims from low-speed crashes are some of the most common in the industry. Usually occurring during parking, a 360-degree camera system can make life a lot easier for folks who might not realize just how big that new SUV is.
