How to repair a small dent and prep for paint
Most collision work includes minor panel repair that must be invisible after paint.
6 steps →How-to guides
Auto Body Technician How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common auto body technician tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common auto body technician tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks auto body technicians perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to measure a vehicle on a frame machine
Accurate measurement shows whether a structure is straight before and after repair.
6 steps →How to look up and follow OEM repair procedures
Modern vehicles must be repaired the way the manufacturer specifies to keep them safe.
6 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Auto Body Technician training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.