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CCRE Says CIC Committee’s DRP Criteria Would Further Promote Steering

The Coalition for Collision Repair Excellence (CCRE) recently voiced its opposition to the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) Fair Trade Practices committee’s proposed criteria for DRP reform, saying that DRPs “foster, support and promote insurer steering of repairable vehicles.” “Though the vast majority of collision repairers understand this, it seems that this simple concept remains lost

A Supplement-Free World: Just a Dream?

Many shops say much of their inefficiency comes from having to write and request supplement after supplement. Is there another way?

Take Pride in Paint Prep

Every botched job I see reminds me of the lack of pride some techs and painters have in their work. Having a plan and following your paint system’s handbook goes a long way toward avoiding such disasters.

Power Steering

Insurers steering vehicles to their preferred shops has gotten out of control. But there are some action steps shops can take to counter its effect.

CCRE on DRP Bribery Conviction: Where’s the Outrage?

The Coalition for Collision Repair Excellence (CCRE) has decried the lack of industry outrage regarding the conviction of a former Allstate adjuster who admitted to accepting bribes from several Illinois members of Allstate’s PRO network. The shops claimed that Robert Groebner solicited cash to keep them on the DRP. The CCRE believes that shops kicking

One Voice – Body Shops’ Business Climate

Body shop profits are being squeezed like never before, but not all repairers agree on the proper fix. One thing most repairers do agree on, however, is that more of them will have to do a better job of working together in order to effect change.

It’s a Dirty Job

Dirt happens in the paint process. But there are some things you can do to keep it to a minimum and deliver the highest quality paint job to your customer.

See the Light: The Importance of Good Lighting

Too many body shops work under poor lighting. But good lighting is absolutely
crucial if a shop wants to do quality work
in an efficient manner.

No Scuff ’n Shoot Here

The mindset that car refinishing is easy seems to be spreading throughout the industry. But there are no shortcuts to perfect paint jobs, and thorough prep work is essential to a lasting, quality repair.

Quest for Metallic Control

Though most painters don’t like to admit it, they struggle with metallics. But if we slow down a little and anticipate problems before they arise, those redos will be few and
far between.