Never assume a vehicle has only one 12V battery. Modern vehicles often feature auxiliary or dual-battery configurations. Researching OEM procedures is essential to identify battery count, wait times, reconnect sequences, DTC scanning, and necessary re-initializations. [...]
Kalamazoo, Michigan, September 21, 2026 – The Michigan Auto Body Association (MABA) announced today its official founding as a statewide professional association representing collision repair shops across Michigan, and its affiliation with the Society of [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 41986, replacing or transferring frame-mounted cage nuts and bed-mounting hardware is not included in Pick Up Box R&I / R&R labor operations. Because these fasteners mount to the frame rather than the [...]
In this conversation, Justin is joined by Sean Preston, Managing Attorney with Coverall Law, to discuss the potential liability collision repair shops face throughout the repair process and why documenting every decision, subcontracted [...]
Mitchell users may need to use the "add additional labor" function to add a "child line" to certain repair situations where R&I and Repair of a component cannot be added together.The appropriate workflow for these [...]
In this conversation, Barry and Michael discuss the importance of measuring panel gaps and flushness during collision repair. They explain how OEM gap tools can help identify damage during blueprinting and disassembly, provide [...]
In this conversation, Kris and Michael discuss a simple but effective approach for managing the constant flow of priorities, requests, and unexpected issues in a collision repair shop. Michael explains how using an [...]
Mechanicsville, Virginia, September 2, 2026 – The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that Lee White, Deputy Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), will open the 2026 OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit [...]
DEG Inquiry 41796 elaborates on modifications for replacement parts. "Please reference the following information from the labor general information section of the procedure pages under Additions to labor time: Rework Parts To fit a particular year [...]
In this conversation, Justin, Barry, and Michael reflect on the mentors, experiences, and lessons that shaped their approach to collision repair and customer service. They discuss the importance of shifting your focus [...]
