The revised eighth edition of the best-selling book on vehicle body repair brings it up to date with current body repair shop practice. It serves as a course textbook for the modern student/apprentice, covering the vocationally related levels 1, 2 and 3 qualifications of the IMI, C&G and Pearson/BTEC. Higher National Certificate (HNC) and degree-level students will find this book valuable to develop skills and knowledge for project work. Industry professionals, vehicle restorers and car Do It Yourself (DIY) enthusiasts will continue to find it an essential and detailed source of information.

The book has been completely overhauled including:

· Detailed information relating to the repair of electric and hybrid vehicle.

· The use of modern inspection and repair jig equipment.

· Updated illustrations.

· Details of current health and safety and environmental issues.

· Employment opportunities.

· Professional ethics.

These points make this book essential reading for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for all those employed in the vehicle body repair industry.

Andrew Livesey started his career as an apprentice in the motor trade, rose to be a director at a major car dealership. He is now a Senior Lecturer in Engineering at Ashford College, UK. He is a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of IMI and the author of Routledge books Motorcycle Engineering, Practical Motorsport Engineering and T Level Engineering.