EV repair and storage is a whole different set of considerations. In this video, Michael and Barry discuss the crucial steps collision shops must take when handling non-repairable electric vehicles—including storing the vehicle, [...]
Wayne Weikel, Vice President, State Affairs for the Alliance for Automotive Innovation talks about how important it is to understand the motivations influencing policy work in both your state capital and in D.C. [...]
DEG Inquiry 38709 provides feedback from Mitchell regarding glass masking operations –sometimes referred to as "roping" when using lift tape to pull back seals when refinishingpanels with components attached. Mitchell responded that the information can be [...]
DEG Inquiry 38549 provides feedback from MOTOR regarding components that may be damaged during removal, even with proper care is applied. According to the MOTOR Guide to Estimating: DAMAGED OR NON-REUSABLE MOLDINGS AND FASTENERS "Some [...]
There are lots of ways to establish standard operating procedures and expectations within a repair facility. Michael and Todd talk through some of the ways they’ve created more awareness of expected outcomes, by [...]
When repair or replacement of side body panel (Quarter panels) needing refinish, additional labor may require extending basecoat / clear coat into the side body aperature/ uniside panels. When selecting refinishing operations, additional labor can [...]
Managing clear instructions to sublet providers is often one of the most critical aspects in a vendor relationship. Kris and Barry talk through ways they provide documentation, establish clear expectations through service level [...]
Mechanicsville, Virginia, March 17, 2025 - On Wednesday, April 30th, active members of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) are invited to take part in the annual election meeting for the SCRS Board of [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 38543 features feedback from MOTOR that establishes "anytime the headlamp assembly is removed from the vehicle the ’Aim Headlamps’ operation should be performed and added to the estimate."Additionally, in DEG Inquiry 37473 MOTOR states: "The estimated [...]
Christian Ruecker, Vice President of Mobility Sales at DEKRA North America talks about his views on how sustainability has long been intrinsic to successful businesses while today, some see it as a political [...]
