AutoClaims Solutions - Great Lakes
Highland, Indiana 46322
Serving Indiana, Illinois, Lower Michigan and Wisconsin
Spanning 35 years as a practicing technician, Barney M. Slifer is an experienced and skilled master craftsman, well-versed in the knowledge associated with collision repair technology. Serving his internship under several of Northwest Indiana’s automotive collision repair craftsmen, he has studied automotive collision theory while applying various practical repair techniques of automotive reconstruction, Mr. Slifer is aptly qualified to assist you with your Diminished Value needs.
He has completed training programs developed by Chrysler, BMW, Mercedes Benz, General Motors, and Audi. He also holds certifications from various aftermarket collision repair equipment manufacturers’ schools, such as DuPont, PPG, Car-O-Liner, Chief Automotive Industries, Hein Werner, Dataliner, and Celette. Slifer has demonstrated proficiency on a wide variety of collision diagnostic and corrective platforms and systems.
OEM Factory/Aftermarket Supplier Training/Credits
· General Motors/Service Technology Group, Chrysler Corporation, Nissan Motor Company, Toyota Motor Corporation:
Collision and mechanical passenger car and truck designs using unibody and body-on-frame construction, structural damage measuring, analysis and damage correction, wind noise/water leak diagnosis and repair, exterior panel alignment and correction, composite plastic panel repair and replacement/adhesive bonding, sunroof and convertible roof service, body electrical/multiplexing service, MIG and resistance spot-welding
· ASE- National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence:
Dedicated to improving the quality of automotive service and repair, ASE provides voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians. Slifer is certified on automotive unibody/body-on-frame, structural damage diagnosis, measuring and corrective repair, vehicle body and support system hardware service, active & passive passenger safety systems, environmental comfort control systems, driveline & suspension system diagnosis, MIG and resistance spot-welding. Among those who’ve taken examinations on the same ASE subject categories, Slifer has consistently ranked within the nation’s top 5%
· I-CAR - Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair:
An independent technical training organization of world-leading recognition, Slifer has trained on unibody and full frame structure measuring and repair/proper sectioning techniques, structural adhesive bonding, proper anchoring & pulling techniques, active & passive safety systems, driveline & suspension systems, MIG welding, plastic repair & refinishing
· ATEG- Automotive Technical Educational Group:
A continuing series of live seminars focusing on the latest of new & always changing vehicle construction designs. Covering, instructing and keeping the collision-repair community updated in regards to newly-introduced vehicle inner & outer structure designs, active & passive safety systems, suspension & driveline replacement and repair procedures
· Chief Automotive Systems, Car-O-Liner, Chart Industries, Celette S.A., Dataliner, Hein Werner:
Automotive & truck collision theory, correct usage practices with holding, pulling and blocking techniques for reversing collision damage on unibody/body-on-frame types of vehicle design and construction. Advanced structural measuring and repair procedures, driveline & suspension system service, recommended equipment usage, MIG and spot-welding, safety instruction
· DuPont and PPG International, SEM, Sikkens, Valspar/House of Color, Binks Corporation, DeVilbiss Corporation, SATA Corporation, Sharpe Corporation, Wurth Products:
Trained and skilled in all refinishing phases of preparation and application of all types of refinish painting media, including metallic and solid basecoat/clearcoats, single stage enamels, tri-level glamour coatings, and paraffin corrosion protection using the latest technologies in spray equipment, isolation/shielding environments and exhaust systems
· Federal Mogul/Moog Chassis:
Training seminars on automotive chassis & driveline dynamics, problem diagnosing, and proper & safe repair
· John Bean Automotive Wheel & Suspension Alignment System, the Hunter Engineering Company:
Trained and skilled in performing four-wheel alignments, ensuring that all OEM model geometry specifications are properly restored and correct through all operating ranges and motions
· Lincoln Electric, Miller Electric, Lenco Corporation, Tite-Spot Welders :
Trained in Mig, Tig, resistance-squeeze spot welding and aluminum welding
The McKanica Corporation:
Beta tester, performing field analysis and review evaluations of new automotive repair products
Publishing:
Mr. Slifer is also an accomplished magazine and internet writer, has already contributed several trade & opinion articles
Barney M. Slifer is proud to be affiliated with AutoClaims Solutions and is ready to assist you with your Diminished Value needs. Based in Highland Indiana, Mr. Slifer is able to inspect and prepare vehicle appraisals on an appointment basis, either on-site or he can travel where needed.
Contact Mr. Slifer at via email at eyeinspect@netnitco.net
