As repair costs rise and vehicle technology becomes more complex, cars that might once have been repaired are increasingly being declared total losses.
In this feature for Auto Body Professional, industry specialists examine the causes, the impact on repairers and customers, and the growing challenges posed by electric vehicle battery assessment.
Andrew Marsh, Technical Director at AutoBodyBible, explains why checking the battery management system, cooling system and underside of an EV battery pack is key after a collision, and why bodyshops need the right knowledge before deciding if a battery can be safely repaired or must be replaced.
