I would be interested in why he said not to weld.
In the collision industry that he comes from, time is money and the insurance company will only allot a certain amount of money (time) per said repair. In order to maximize (or realize) any profit, the shop needs faster methods or to cut corners. In and out the door in about three to four days. Hence the insurance companies dictate your repair methods, even charging an extra premium in some cases for the "luxury" of using OEM parts for replacement.....in case of an accident.
