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 potential collisions while in reverse gear and automatically brakes to avoid or lessen the severity of impact. Some systems also detect pedestrians or other objects. 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 [...]
SCRS Quick Tip: Phone Protocol
In this video, Mike and Danny talk about how to make a more positive impression on the vehicle owner when answering the phone and interacting [...]
SCRS IDEAS Collide: Tracy Dombrowski on the Culture Code
Tracy Dombrowski, Director of Training for Collision Advice dives into why certain organizations become greater than the sum of their parts while other groups fall short. [...]
SCRS Quick Tip: Vehicle Fluids
Many new vehicle technologies require repair facilities to address vehicle fluids in coordination with the repair. Radar alignment work procedures may require the technician to [...]
Ryan Weber and Marc Brune on Opportunity Amidst the Labor Crisis – IDEAS Collide 2023
Ryan Weber, CEO of Mentor Mentee and Marc Brune, Business Development Manager for Mentor Mentee discuss how on-the-job training and mentoring of entry-level technicians are [...]
SCRS Quick Tips: Battery Load Test
You never want a situation where a customer’s battery dies while the vehicle is in your custody, but Mike shares statistics that more than 20% [...]
Bing Wong on Growth through Acquisition – IDEAS Collide 2023
Bing Wong, Managing Partner at Collision Builders, explores key things body shop operators need to know when considering growing their business through an acquisition. Listen [...]
SCRS Kool Tools: From the 2023 SEMA Show and Beyond!
This newest release in the “Kool Tools” series, highlights more than tools and resources discovered during the 2023 SEMA Show and compiled by the SCRS [...]
Andrew Batenhorst on the Death of the “Estimator” role – IDEAS Collide 2023
Andrew Batenhorst, Body Shop Manager at Pacific BMW Collision Center shares his perspective on a transition away from a now-antiquated job role that he marks [...]
SCRS Quick Tip: Answering the Bumper Prompt in CCC
If you are writing a repair plan in CCC and refinishing a bumper you will be prompted to answer the question “Will the bumper be [...]