This newest release in the “Kool Tools” series, highlights more than tools and resources discovered during the 2024 SEMA Show, and compiled by the SCRS Education Committee. The presentation, led by Amber Alley, [...]
Solera Qapter DBRM page 146 Section 4-4 Refinish guidelines states "Corrosion protection is the process and materials used to prevent corrosion."End users can itemize materials and labor for individual products using standard manual entries in Qapter when considering [...]
Mechanicsville, VA, March 3, 2025 – The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) recorded the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit sessions delivered during the 2024 SEMA Show, and those presentations are now available for digital access at https://rde.scrs.com. [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 38423 provides feedback on replacement of BMW door shells that may require additional labor for loose fasteners & hardware. "After review, determining an estimated work time for loose fasteners/hardware would require an on-the spot [...]
Mechanicsville, VA, February 24, 2025 – ProColor Collision announced today that their growing network of 41 independently owned and operated body shops in the United States will all be members of the Society of Collision Repair [...]
Automotive Service Association, Society of Collision Repair Specialists and Alliance for Automotive Innovation come together on SAFE Repair Act National plan includes additional protections for consumers; preserves vehicle safety, fair competition Automotive right-to-repair already [...]
Pre-scans, In-Process scans and Post-scans are independent operations, all of which serve different purposes in the repair process. Kris and Barry discuss how simple repair steps may introduce new diagnostic touble codes (DTCs) as a [...]
Mitchell Cloud Estimating (MCE) users should follow the correct workflow when transferring glass from the original damaged liftgate to a new replacement liftgate.DO select "add to transfer liftgate glass" from the labor-only operations. Doing so [...]
Recent DEG Inquiry 38332 provides feedback on capturing quarter panel "exterior, lock pillar & edging" refinish operations. "The exterior surface estimated refinish time is for the portion of the Quarter Panel surface that faces outside of the [...]
Replicating matte, satin and low-gloss finishes can create added complexity in the repair process. Consumers often pay additional for these unique refinish applications, which add to the purchase price and can add to the maintenance [...]
