My Credentials
Danny H. Wyatt
Specializing in:
- Expert Witness
- Appraisal Clauses
- Total Loss Assessments
- Diminished Value Assessments
- Analysis of Structural Damages and Repairs (crashworthiness)
- Licensed N.C.D.O.I. Motor Vehicle Damage Appraiser since September 2003
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Training and Certifications
NON-STRUCTURAL I
Welding and Cutting Steel 1
Principals & Setups- GMA (MIG) Plug Weld- GMA (MIG) Fillet Weld- GMA (MIG) Butt Joint With Backing Plate
Welding and Cutting Steel 4
Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding
Adhesive Bonding
Removing, Preparing, Installing An Adhesive Bonded Panel
CORE TRAINING PROGRAMS
Fundamentals of Collision Repair
Vehicle Construction and Terminology
Damage Analysis 1
Damage Reports- Industry Definitions- Types of Finish- Obtaining Important Information- Writing a Damage Report
Damage Analysis 2
Measuring For Damage- Bumper Assemblies- Panel Inspection
Damage Analysis 3
Cooling Systems- Electrical Systems- Drive Train Systems-Brake Systems- Steering & Suspension Systems
Damage Analysis 4
Vehicle Interiors- Side Impact Inspection- Rear Body Inspection- Exterior Trim- Hardware
Corrosion Protection
OEM Corrosion Protection- Anti- Corrosion Coatings For Collision Repair- Applying Corrosion Protection Materials- Seam Sealers
STRUCTURAL I
Measuring
Point To Point- Three Dimensional Measuring- Vehicle Dimension Data- Types Of Damage Conditions
Preparing To Measure A Vehicle- Vehicle Measuring
Structural Straightening Steel
Developing A Repair Plan- Anchoring- Straightening Equipment- Correcting Structural Damage
STRUCTURAL II
Structural Parts Steel 1
Working With Structural Parts- Radiator Core Supports- Apron Assemblies- Front Rails- Using Recycled Parts & Assemblies Rear Rails
Structural Parts Steel 2
Rocker Panels & Pillars- Rocker Panels- A-Pillars- B-Pillars- C-Pillars- D-Pillars- Uniside Consideration
Full Frame Sectioning
Structural Parts Steel 3
Body Over Frame Design- Frame Repair- Frame Sectioning- Frame Attachments- Vehicle Body Assembly
Structural Parts Steel 6
Full Frame Replacement
Structural Straightening Aluminum 1
Repairing of Damaged Aluminum Structural Parts
STRUCTURAL III
Structural Parts Aluminum 1
Design and Repair Processes
Structural Parts Aluminum 2
Replacement of Damaged Structural Aluminum Parts Front of Vehicle - Middle and Rear
REFINISHING II
Surface Preparation and Masking
VEHICLE REPAIR EXPERIENCE
Dealership Experience 1972 - 1975 / 1995-1998
Chrysler - Ford - General Motors - Toyota
Owner of Independent Body Shop 1976 - 1985
Former Used Car Dealer / Total Loss Rebuilder 1976 – 1985
Independent Body Shop 1998 – 2001
Currently restoring Antique Tractors and Pre-70”s Vehicles
LICENSE HELD
Motor Vehicle Damage Appraiser - North Carolina Department of Insurance
EXPERT WITNESS
Cabarrus County Small Claims Court
Gaston County Small Claims Court
Mecklenburg County Small Claims Court
Mecklenburg County Civil Superior Court Date: July 26, 2004 Ruiz v. Collins Gaston County Civil Superior Court Date: September 27 th 2005 Sparks v. Osmond / Unit Paving Inc.
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