SCRS Quick Tip: EV Isolation
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, identifying thermal runaway risks, and the importance of isolation, containment and quarantine areas. There needs to be a plan for both repairable and non-repairable vehicles. Learn why planning ahead is critical for safety and insurance [...]
Wayne Weikel on the fine print of REPAIR politics – IDEAS Collide 2024
Wayne Weikel, Vice President, State Affairs for the Alliance for Automotive Innovation talks about how important it is to understand the motivations influencing [...]
SCRS Quick Tip: Developing Procedures
There are lots of ways to establish standard operating procedures and expectations within a repair facility. Michael and Todd talk through some of [...]
SCRS Quick Tip: Setting Sublet Expectations
Managing clear instructions to sublet providers is often one of the most critical aspects in a vendor relationship. Kris and Barry talk through [...]
Christian Ruecker on sustainability’s role in every layer of collision repair – IDEAS Collide 2024
Christian Ruecker, Vice President of Mobility Sales at DEKRA North America talks about his views on how sustainability has long been intrinsic to [...]
SCRS’ Kool Tools: From the 2024 SEMA Show and Beyond!
This newest release in the “Kool Tools” series, highlights more than tools and resources discovered during the 2024 SEMA Show, and compiled by [...]
SCRS Quick Tip: In-Process Scanning
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 [...]
SCRS Quick Tip: Matte Finish
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 [...]
Cole Strandberg on the end of the single-store, generalist body shop – IDEAS Collide 2024
Cole Strandberg, Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking, LLC shares his perspectives on the end of the single-store generalist body shop. As vehicles [...]
Quick Tip: Refinishing Bumpers w/ ADAS
Bumpers with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) add to the refinishing concerns and considerations that professional repair facilities need to consider. Many automakers [...]