In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of July 31-Aug. 4

These were the top five collision repair news stories on Autobody News this week. Scroll through to get caught up, or if you want a second read.

Top-5-collision-repair-news-storiesFord Recalls 870K F-150s for Parking Brake Malfunctions

The trucks can suffer from parking brake malfunctions which cause the electric parking brakes to suddenly activate while driving.

Read the full article here.

 

Top-5-collision-repair-news-storiesOn The Lighter Side: Abandoned Tesla Roadsters Removed From Crates And Headed To U.S.

Tesla Roadsters that were abandoned in shipping containers in China are headed to the U.S.

Read the full article here.

 

Top-5-collision-repair-news-storiesKent Automotive Named Exclusive Distributor of Auto Scribbler Paint Markers

Auto Scribbler is a water-based paint marker used to map out damage and specify repairs, designed and recommended for use on all automotive materials.

Read the full article here.

Top-5-collision-repair-news-storiesExtended Height Blowtherm Spray Booth Accommodates Larger Vehicles

Olender's Body Shop's “extended height” Blowtherm paint booth is expanding its total capabilities by bringing a whole slew of new business.

Read the full article here.

 

Top-5-collision-repair-news-storiesTesla Subjected to Another NHTSA Probe, This Time for Steering

The NHTSA opened a preliminary investigation investigating 12 complaints alleging loss of steering control and power steering in 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.

Read the full article here.

Abby Andrews

Online & Web Content Editor
Abby Andrews is the editor of Autobody News.

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