SCRS Quick Tips
SCRS Quick Tip: Advice That Changed My Career
In this week's round table discussion, Justin, Barry, and Michael reflect on the most valuable business advice they've received throughout their careers in the collision repair industry. From treating every customer as if they were your only customer to building a strong workplace culture and always keeping the vehicle owner at the center of every repair decision, they share the principles that have shaped their leadership and businesses. [...]
Blend Outcomes: Using Documentation To Drive Informed Conversation About Refinish for Color Match
Aaron Schulenburg, Executive Director of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists discusses how training, documentation and processes can help remove the gray [...]
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 [...]