Are cars made out of aluminum?
Cline Collision Center has been advertising to car owners in Santa Rosa, Windsor, Healdsburg, Rohnert Park, Cotati, and beyond that we are specially equipped to work on aluminum vehicles. The first question you may have is, are cars made out of aluminum? This isn’t a silly question. Car frames can be made out of several different materials including: carbon fiber, plastic, steel, and aluminum. The ideal qualities in car frames are light and strong. Less weight means more fuel efficiency while strength promotes better safety ratings. Carbon fiber is very light and very strong, but unfortunately extremely expensive, so it’s primarily used for racing and sports cars. Plastic is becoming more frequently used and is very light, but it is not seen as the safest material. Steel has long been the traditional material for car frames. Steel is cheaper than aluminum and strong. However, the car industry is shifting to aluminum, which is strong, lighter than steel, and does not rust.
Aluminum is more expensive than steel, and has typically been used for high-end vehicles like the Acura NSX, BMW i8, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, Jaguar XJ, Tesla Model S 60, and other luxury cars. In 2015, Ford began making the Ford F-150 with a primarily aluminum body. As the best-selling car in the United States, this signified a significant shift in automotive trends.
Aluminum Frames Require Specialized Repairs
With the growing number of cars manufactured with aluminum frames, there is a need for facilities that can repair these vehicles. Why can’t you take your aluminum frame vehicle to any auto body shop? Because aluminum and steel can be extremely corrosive to each other. A shop must be properly equipped with separate equipment, tools, and space to work on your vehicle. Otherwise, even the steel shavings from other cars can affect your vehicle. Fortunately, there’s a professional auto body shop nearby that has trained technicians specifically and has the necessary facilities for aluminum repairs. Contact Cline Collision Center today to schedule an appointment.