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. [...]
Aaron Schulenburg, Executive Director of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists discusses how training, documentation and processes can help remove the gray area in conversations around "blending," to give your team more [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Cole Strandberg, Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking, LLC shares his perspectives on the end of the single-store generalist body shop. As vehicles become increasingly complex, the training, equipment, and talent required to [...]
