PDR Universe

Are New Cars Easier to Repair With PDR Than Old Cars?

September 18, 2026·59 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Are newer cars actually harder to repair with PDR?In Episode 37 of PDR Universe, Žan Vidic and Zeeshan compare working on older vehicles with modern cars — and despite all the additional technology found in today's vehicles, we both think modern cars are generally easier for PDR.We discuss thick old-school sheet metal vs today's thinner panels, aluminum, high-strength steel, EV systems, laminated glass, huge braces, restricted access and increasingly complicated R&I.But we also look at what has made PDR easier: thinner metal, dramatically better tools, modern glue pulling techniques and access to PDR education that technicians simply didn't have 15–20 years ago.We also get into stretched metal, shrinking, plastic panels, broken windows, drilling for access and some of the cars we really don't enjoy repairing.Old cars or new cars — which do YOU prefer?🎓 PDR Training:https://bestpdrtraining.com

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