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 Consumer Tip: Service Mode on Connected Cars
There is a great degree of connected services that help consumers interact and learn from their vehicle. Sometimes, when a connected car is brought in [...]
SCRS Consumer Tip: Social Media is not real life
Social media can be interesting and entertaining, and if you are watching this video, you probably love a goof clip, reel or video! But Mike [...]
SCRS Consumer Tip: What is OEM Certification?
Many vehicle manufacturers have shop certification or recognition programs. Each has its own criteria, but oftentimes the collision repair center has had to invest in [...]
SCRS Consumer Tip: What is a Total Loss?
If your insurance company declares your vehicle a “total loss,” it means they’ve determined the cost to fix it exceeds its actual cash value, or [...]
SCRS Consumer Tip: Check it out! Check me in!
First impressions are a great opportunity to level-set expectations, gain details about how the damage occurred, and gather information that will help with both the [...]
SCRS Consumer Tip: Is the Appraisal Clause Effective?
We’ve previously discussed dispute resolution mechanisms within insurance policies that can aid a consumer instances where the insurance company and repair facility may not see [...]
SCRS Consumer Tip: How to help when insurance says “NO”
Sometimes the bill payer doesn’t acknowledge the processes or costs associated with a repair, and either objects or denies certain necessary costs. In this video, [...]