Truckmakers Put Focus on Ease of Repairs, Service - PickupTrucks.com
Repairability long has been a big part of pickup truck ownership — so much so that all the truckmakers are more aware of its importance in pickup-buying decisions. While horsepower, torque and towing capacity still dominate the decision-making process, repairability, maintenance and collision repair are big parts of the equation. com now offers Service & Repair , a new section dedicated to helping buyers and owners find the best repair shops in their area. 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500/GMC Sierra 1500 Recent repairability discussions have focused on the aluminum 2015 Ford F-150. however, the Chevrolet Silverado offers several new approaches to reducing repair costs, especially those related to... Front frame rail section: Chevrolet designed this part of the frame so that it can be repaired rather than replacing the entire chassis — depending on the type of collision, of course. Repair technicians can simply cut off the damaged section and an entirely new section can be welded into place. Structural front fenders: Quite often repairing damaged fenders requires fixing the outer and the inner structural workings. Bond-on-body panel procedures: In the past, replacing nonstructural parts like outer door panels and roof panels has meant welding the parts back on. This can lead to corrosion issues and takes additional shop time. Source: news.pickuptrucks.com
