Library
Articles, training videos, decoded P-Pages.
130 published pieces across Hammer & Dolly, ABRN, BodyShop Business, and more — a working reference for estimators, shops, and counsel.
№ 001
№ 002
№ 003
№ 004
№ 005
№ 006
№ 007
№ 008
№ 009
№ 010
№ 011
№ 012
№ 013
№ 014
№ 015
№ 016
№ 017
№ 018
№ 019
№ 020
№ 021
№ 022
№ 023
№ 024
№ 025
№ 026
№ 027
№ 028
№ 029
№ 030
№ 031
№ 032
№ 033
№ 034
№ 035
№ 036
№ 037
№ 038
№ 039
№ 040
№ 041
№ 042
№ 043
№ 044
№ 045
№ 046
№ 047
№ 048
№ 049
№ 050
№ 051
№ 052
№ 053
№ 054
№ 055
№ 056
№ 057
№ 058
№ 059
№ 060
№ 061
№ 062
№ 063
№ 064
№ 065
№ 066
№ 067
№ 068
№ 069
№ 070
№ 071
№ 072
№ 073
№ 074
№ 075
№ 076
№ 077
№ 078
№ 079
№ 080
№ 081
№ 082
№ 083
№ 084
№ 085
№ 086
№ 087
№ 088
№ 089
№ 090
№ 091
№ 092
№ 093
№ 094
№ 095
№ 096
№ 097
№ 098
№ 099
№ 100
№ 101
№ 102
№ 103
№ 104
№ 105
№ 106
№ 107
№ 108
№ 109
№ 110
№ 111
№ 112
№ 113
№ 114
№ 115
№ 116
№ 117
№ 118
№ 119
№ 120
№ 121
№ 122
№ 123
№ 124
№ 125
№ 126
№ 127
№ 128
№ 129
№ 130
Now Is the Time to Maximize
Conjunctive Pulling
Repair Myths and Misinformation
Why Scanning Still Matters
Invest Now or In Five Years Do Something Else
Repair Myths and Misinformation
Why Scanning Matters
Making Good on a Bad Repair
Dispelling Myths About Air Bags
The Issues with Estimators Not Having Repair Knowledge
Hot Topics and Industry Confusion: A Conversation with Larry Montanez
You Already Are Seeing the Future
Knowing the Procedures
Why Repair Planning Must Include Pre-Measuring and Pre-Scanning
Replacing a Quarter Panel — The Right Way: Part 1
Understanding Carbon Fiber Repairs
Preparing for Advanced Material Repairs
Replacing a Quarter Panel the Right Way, Part 2
Thoughts on Rekeying Estimates, Part 1
Breaking Down Vehicle Scanning
Thoughts on Rekeying Estimates, Part 2
Diagnosis Myth-Information
Procedural Civil War: Training vs. Experience
Understanding Certification
New Material Substrates: Are You Ready?
Things You Must Do Before Repairs Begin
Understanding Advanced Systems and Repairs
We Are Meant to Evolve: Why You Can't Install Used Weld-On Components, Part 1
We Are Meant to Evolve: Why You Can't Install Used Weld-On Components, Part 2
The Realities of OEM Repair Information
What Is the Truth About Auto Repairs?
OEM Repair Information for Liability
When You Are Proven Wrong In Court
The BMW 7 Series and Cadillac CT6: New Designs and Repair Challenges
ABRN 2016-03 New Advanced Materials Article
2015: A Year of Change
A Look Inside Post-Repair Inspections
Understanding Collision Repair For Steel Components on Repair University
Repair University: Tips For Becoming A Better Estimator
Torque Wrench Use and Maintenance
Proper Wheel Installation
Advanced Economical Vehicles
Estimating the Aluminum Repair
Mythbusters: Aluminum Style
Where It All Went Wrong: Steering, Parts Issues, Labor Rates, Training, Equipment and More
Aluminum Damage Analysis
SOPs Within Each Department
Misconceptions on Panel Joining
What Went Wrong: A Case Study
Who Is More at Fault for Improper Repairs: Repairers or Insurers?
Digital Estimates?
RI Senate Testify
NACE 2014 Repair University Aluminum Repair Hype
Structural Realignment Changes
Repairing Aluminum Body Panels With Collision Damage
What the Future Holds for You
Steering and Suspension Damage Explained
Warning on Aluminum Repair: Don't Believe the Hype! Part 2
Welded Sectioning Procedures in Collision Repair Estimating
Warning on Aluminum Repair: Don't Believe the Hype! Part 1
Welded Sectioning Procedures in Collision Repair Estimating
The Issues with Welding in Collision Repair
The OEM Standard and You: What Are You Prepared For?
How To Identify Suspension Damage In The Estimating Process
SRS Testing After a Collision Event
Blending Up and Over: What's the Truth?
Inspecting and Estimating Seatbelts After A Collision
Inside OEM Collision Repair Programs
Collision Estimate Inspection Process Part II from Repair University
The Pre-Inspection Routine For Collision Estimating
Not Customary and Usual? Lies and Deception
Diminished Value: The Meeting of Junk Science and Reality, Part Two
Diminished Value: The Meeting of Junk Science and Reality, Part One
Dispelling the Myths About Black Boxes
The Corrective Repair Epidemic Plaguing the Collision Repair Industry
Our interview with Donnie Smith from Collision Blast
The 3Ds of Collision Repair: Disgusted, Disappointed and Disenchanted
Dealer Service for Collision-Repaired Vehicles
The Politics of Collision Repair Information HD Feb13
Hammer and Dolly Color, Sand and Buff EXPLAINED Jan 2013
Formatted Reporting Benefits of Standardized Report Language by Jeff Lange, PE
Collision Repair University: Finishing and Dressing Spot Welds
Hammer & Dolly Triage and Blueprinting Best Practices Nov12
H&D Oct 2012 Who’s Job Is It?
H&D Sept 2012 MIG Brazing Requirements for Collision Repair
H&D Aug 2012 Vehicle Substrates The Very Near Future
P&L P-Page Class for AASP-NJ
P&L P-Page Class for AASP-NJ
H&D July 12 Training and the Future of Collision Repair
Autobody News Article on P&L Consultants
H&D Final Billing and Consumer Fraud Prevention June12
H&D May 2012 Best Practices for Fast Tracking Repairs
Video: OEM Procedures and Repair Standards for Estimating Part 2
NORTHEAST NEWS 03-2012
Video OEM Procedures and Repair Standards for Estimating
Video Triage For Collision Repair
H&D 03/2012 What Today’s Estimators Are Lacking
A Look at Advanced Resistance Welding
H&D 10/2010 What Parts are Actually Considered Structural
Could You Be Guilty of Manslaughter by Gross Negligence?
The Importance of Proper Stationary Glass Installation
The Theory of EME + 54 = Proper Repairs: The Lack of Basic Estimating Procedures Can Kill Your Productivity (Part 2)
Procedures for Proper Welding
Welding Precautions
OEM Repair Procedures vs. Repair Standards Explained
The Theory of EME + 54 = Proper Repairs: The Lack of Basic Estimating Procedures Can Kill Your Productivity (Part 1)
Procedures for Dressing Welded Areas
Quality Control Procedures
H&D 12/2011 What is Estimology
How Many Times is a Vehicle Washed?
H&D 2/2012 What is Needed to Operate a Collision Repair Facility
New Procedures to Structural Realignment: The Lack of Basic Anchoring Procedures Can Kill Your Productivity
Introduction to the P-Pages 101
Parts Decisions, Safety Factors and Your Liability
The Cost of Training...and Why Some Shops Still Pay For It
H&D 5/2009 What Exactly is Pre-Loss Condition
Not Knowing What You Don't Know About Collision Repair
The Importance of Mechanical Diagnostics in the Collision Process
H&D 6/2009 Who Came Up with 2.0 Hours
H&D 6/2011 Understanding Featheredge, Prime & Block Sand
The Truth About Nuts and Bolts
Trial Fit Parts
How to Handle Fire-Damaged Vehicles
The Issues With Using Salvaged Airbags
H&D 8/2011 Understanding Structural Damage on Today’s Vehicles
Introduction to Resistance Welding
How Improper Repairs Affect Your Business
Accident Tips for Consumers
Advanced Joining Techniques and Procedures
The Importance of Collision Photography
Contact Larry.
Thirty minutes, no obligation. Bring the file you have — estimate, PRI question, or a matter heading toward depositions.
Bring us a file.
We'll bring back receipts.
Thirty minutes, no obligation. Bring an estimate, a PRI question, or a matter heading toward depositions.
- First 30-minute call is free
- Reviews returned in 3–5 business days
- Travel nationwide for PRIs and on-site work
- Civil, criminal, plaintiff & defense