Sewing aluminium

Replacing parts in aluminium car bodies

The differences between the processes for replacing external parts in aluminium car bodies and those used in traditional steel bodies are determined, to a large extent, by the material´s characteristics. Its tendency to show cracks as a result of compression makes it impossible to do the same overlapping as in steel bodies. Likewise, the characteristics of aluminium call for the adoption of new joining systems and methods, such as riveting or adhesive application.

Smoothing out roughness

Sanding in vehicle repainting

One of the basic operations in vehicle repainting is sanding, not only because it has an important place within the repair as a whole, but also because it is one of the jobs where the painter´s training and experience become very apparent.

Suzuki SV 650 S '02

The Suzuki SV 650 S is one of the representatives, and the most recent to appear on the national market, of the sector of middle range powered motorbikes. Barely three years after its launch, the SV 650 S has meant a renovation of the traditional concept of the sporty motorcycle, as understood by Japanese motorcycle builders. They have manufactured a bike of a restrained weight, not over-voluminous and very easy to handle.

Cycloscooters, the babies of the family

Traffic on roundabouts

For some time now, roundabouts have been becoming standard as a regulating element for traffic at crossroads or intersections. Imported from Great Britain, they collaborate in traffic safety by eliminating the classic crossroads and bring greater fluidity, with no call for traffic lights. All the same, to take full advantage of roundabouts, you need to know how to drive when on them.

Madrid dresses up

IVth Edition of the Madrid International Automobile Salon

It´s the new kid on the block. In 1996 the Madrid International Auomobile Salon opened its doors for the first time. It first went international in 1999. In this fourth edition, there are 92,000 square metres of exhibition, covering cars with hydrogen engines, like the BMW 745; a three-wheeled vehicle, like the Renault Ublo, the Smart Crossblade, which looks as though it´s something out of the 22nd century, or the Nissan Yanya, whose body can be converted into a pick-up.

Sagola 4200G EPA Pistol
Measuring truck chassis

The cult of tuning

Extingushing the risk

New Safety Ruling against Fires in Industrial Establishments

With the passing of the Safety Ruling against Fires in Industrial Establishment, (Royal Decree 786/2001, of July 6th, applicable since February 2002), a huge legal gap has been filled in. Its area of applicability is very wide: it affects industries themselves, but also storage places, repair workshops, passenger and heavy goods vehicle car parks, among other installations.

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