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 steps may introduce new diagnostic touble codes (DTCs) as a result of the repair steps, rather than as a result of the incident. Addressing these DTCs is critical in restoring vehicle functions, and the various stages of scanning are important steps to communicate with the [...]
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 [...]
Ben Simmons on Health Plans Your Employees Can Love – IDEAS Collide 2023
Ben Simmons, Chief Strategy Officer for Gravie shares with the IDEAS Collide audience how consumers have become accustomed to a very low bar in terms [...]
SCRS Consumer Tip: What is a “CAPA” part?
When reviewing the estimate or repair order, it’s important to be able to identify and understand the types of parts being covered by the insurance [...]
SCRS Consumer Tip: Protective Films and Wraps
It’s not uncommon for consumers to add protective coatings or films to try and keep vehicles looking newer longer and protect against chips, scratches, stains, [...]
SCRS releases new IDEAS Collide video on culture, captured live at SEMA Show
Watch Michael Bradshaw on Culture: The real job market currency Michael Bradshaw, Vice President, K&M Collision presented at the SCRS IDEAS Collide Showcase during the [...]
SCRS Consumer Tip: Parts Restrictions
https://youtu.be/m2Q5ixfrARw Due to the complexity of the repair and the requirement of highly specialized tools, training, & repair procedures, some manufacturers may restrict the provision [...]