Today’s collision repair involves a lot more than pounding out a dent and sending the vehicle on its way. As vehicle make-up and technology changes, so do repair procedures and the tools and equipment used to carry out successful maintenance practices. Whether welding, painting, or patching, fleets have a lot to consider when accounting for the handling of collision repairs. This gallery of Product Picks features the latest tools and equipment—from 3M, Polyvance, UVeye, Tregaskiss, and Dent Fix Equipment—which technicians can leverage when carrying out collision repairs in their bays.
About the Author
Tyler FussnerTyler Fussner
Associate Editor | Fleet Maintenance
Tyler Fussner is Managing Editor - Community Manager at Supply Chain Connect, part of the Design & Engineering Group at Endeavor Business Media.
Previously, Fussner served as the Associate Editor for Fleet Maintenance magazine. As part of Endeavor's Commercial Vehicle Group, his work has been published in FleetOwner magazine, as well as Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter, and Trailer-Body Builders.
Fussner's May 2022 print feature 'The dawn of hydrogen trucks' was named the best single technology article in B2B by the judges of the 2022 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards. Fussner was also awarded Silver in the Technical Article category for the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) 2021 Tabbie Awards.
Fussner previously served as Assistant Editor for Endeavor's Transportation Group on the PTEN, Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com brands.
Fussner studied professional writing and publishing at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has experience in shop operations, is a Michelin Certified Tire Technician, and a Michelin Certified Tire Salesperson.
