Intro After an accident, most drivers want two things: to get their car back quickly and to avoid the headaches that come with repairs. The good news? Choosing a local auto body shop in Salem, OR like Dabler Auto Body can make the process smoother, faster, and far less stressful than working with a big…

Even after a minor accident, your car might seem fine on the outside—but beneath the surface, there could be serious issues. Hidden collision damage is more common than most people realize, and if left unchecked, it can lead to safety risks and expensive repairs down the road. At Dabler Auto Body, we’ve helped thousands of…

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Keeping up with the ever changing details within the collision repair industry can become a difficult task. In the U.S. alone, OEMs introduce over 100 vehicle changes every year in order to keep up with rapidly advancing technologies and increasingly stricter standards.  It’s never been more important to have a resource for in-depth OEM knowledge,…

New technology, new materials, and new knowledge all lead to innovation in the automotive industry.  But there is a side effect of auto manufacturers moving into new directions.  With features like advanced driving systems, lightweight vehicle materials, and advanced safety systems, the nature of collision repairs is ever changing and evolving.  It’s never been more…

Delivering high quality OEM collision repairs is one way to do business. Delivering faster OEM repairs than any of your competitors with a higher quality of work is how Dabler Auto Body does our business. With the introduction of Certified Collision Group‘s (CCG) ™ analysis and non-intrusive competitive solutions integrated into our shop, we believe we…

When we think of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), the thought of future “self-driving” automobiles might come to mind. Actually, the truth is these systems have slowly been making their way into mainstream culture over the last few decades. Systems that help you drive most likely are already installed in your daily driver. We often…

Surprisingly, the most energy intensive steps in automotive manufacturing and auto body services are the coating processes.  Not only does it take a lot of energy to coat your favorite ride with the latest colors and finishes, but the process also emits a large amount of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and CO² gases into the…