This group’s main function is to provide products needed for repairing damaged vehicles.

These jobs deal with materials and equipment needed to repair collision damaged vehicles.

The vehicle manufacturers are involved by producing the car or truck in the first place and then providing training and repair procedures.

Paint manufacturers produce the paint materials, including thinners, primers, sealers, and colors. Equipment manufacturers make the special equipment needed to repair collision damaged vehicles, including welders, frame benches, and paint booths. Body, paint, and equipment jobbers (or stores) sell directly to repair shops.

There many specialty jobs involved to have the right equipment and materials available for any vehicle repair.

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