This series is designed to help consumers understand the safety systems and functions potentially found on their vehicles, and considerations those systems may contribute to the repair process. Terminology used is common naming, and not [...]
Closing the gap between two adjacent panels so that overspray does not get on the jamb, edge, underside, or interior is included in the Basic Color Coat Application. This is specific to two or more [...]
This series is designed to help consumers understand the safety systems and functions potentially found on their vehicles, and considerations those systems may contribute to the repair process. Terminology used is common naming, and not [...]
It is important to intentionally craft how your business will define and deliver customer service and customer experience. In this video, Andy and Todd discuss different aspects of each, from memorable "wow" factors, unique or [...]
SCRS IDEAS Collide: Alex Crays on increasing the flow of technicians into the industry Alex Crays, Auto body instructor at the Career Technical Education Center in Oregon believes solving the technician shortage starts at the [...]
Estimating Tip – Mitchell – Transferring fender mounting bracket Recent DEG inquiry 36465 provides response from Mitchell regarding transferring fender mounting brackets. “Please see Labor General Information: Additions to Labor Times. Transfer Time: For welded, [...]
Not all scans are the same, and there is a difference in purpose between a pre-scan, in-process scan and post-scan. In-Process scans are performed after the vehicle has been assembled, to clear "lost communication" diagnostic [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 36425 provides feedback from MOTOR “After review, preserving damaged glass to prevent further breaking is not included with any MOTOR estimated work times.”
Shaughn Kennedy, Senior Underwriter at SPARK Underwriters shares thoughts around thinking about obtaining insurance in the same way you would blueprint damage. Creating a "build sheet" helps keep what you don't know from hurting your [...]
Audatex / Qapter users can locate exterior rocker moldings and body side trim under the “Stripes & Moldings” Zone Selections.
