ABSTRACT
Solid rivets have also been used since the early days of motor vehicle manufacture to form a permanent joint, but nowadays riveted joints are being replaced by welding.
In the field of mechanical fasteners, the modern motor vehicle uses special types of spring-clip fasteners in ever-increasing quantities. The most usual form of such fastenings is the simple spring clip made of tempered strip or wire; polythene, nylon and other plastics fastenings have been used. Another method is that of fastening panels together using adhesives; this is proving to be very successful in certain types of construction.
