Collision Repair

We have all heard about them and we've all seen them. There is no doubt about it, hybrids are here to stay. Did you know that one out of every 100 cars sold is a hybrid? There are 435,000 hybrids on the road today. ABRN (Auto Body Repair News) reports that there will be over a million on the road by 2009. That's an impressive 51% increase over the next four years! The concern with the increasing popularity of these vehicles is how to repair them when they are damaged in an accident. With advanced gasoline/ electric motors, complex charging systems, and powerful batteries these vehicles pose new challenges to collision repair centers. Before shops can even begin to repair these vehicles, trained technicians have to disable the high voltage systems. Once that occurs, the vehicle has to be placed on a wheel jack to be moved around because it will generate electricity if it's being pushed. The actual repair of the vehicle remains virtually the same as its traditional counterparts. Finally, when it comes to painting the vehicle the oven bake spray booth has to be a lower temperature so as not to harm the electronics. Cascade Collision Repair's commitment to training, coupled with the most up to date equipment will ensure your hybrid will be in good hands.