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 successful businesses while today, some see it as a political climate-driven idea. He highlights examples showcasing how sustainable practices contribute to longevity and profitability and how sustainable business practices benefit every stakeholder in the collision repair industry.The IDEAS Collide Showcase was filmed live at the [...]
Quick Tip – Cash vs Accrual Accounting
In this video we discuss different methods of accounting, for example cash and accrual accounting practices. Cash accounting recognizes income and expense when [...]
Quick Tip – ADAS Systems: Active driving assistance
Active Driving Assistance, which is classified as Level 2 Driving Automation by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J3016 standard, is a driver [...]
Quick Tip – Internal Process Audit
Many businesses invest time and energy into developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), but may not always realize when they aren’t being followed. Have [...]
Quick Tip – Employee Reviews
In this video, Andy and Todd talk about the importance of employee feedback, and looking at different ways to evaluate and have [...]
Quick Tip – ADAS Systems: Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking
In this video, Amber and Kurt discuss Reverse Automatic Reverse Braking, which is a part of the Collision Intervention system. Reverse AEB detects [...]
Quick Tip – ADAS Systems: Direct Driver Monitoring
This series was filmed by the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (www.scrs.com) and I-CAR (www.I-CAR.com) to help consumers better understand the safety systems and functions [...]
Quick Tip: Quality Control Process
Thorough quality control occurs throughout the repair process, not just as a final inspection at the end of the repair. The objective is to ensure [...]
Quick Tip: Parts Mirror Matching
Few things are as frustrating as putting a vehicle back together for delivery to a customer, only to realize a new replacement part that was [...]
Quick Tip: Marketing and Branding
Marketing and branding are ways in which you inspire your customers to take action, and help shape their perspective of your business and services. There [...]