Survey: More Shops Researching OE Procedures for Battery Reconnects
Approximately 34% of collision repairers said they research the OEM procedures required after reconnecting a battery all the time.
OEM Certification: The Wave of the Future?
More OEMs are pushing auto body shop certification in the interest of quality repairs and keeping customers happy.
Repair Vehicle Structural Damage Faster, Safer and Per OEM Specs
Times have changed. Today’s vehicles are not your grandfather’s … or father’s, for that matter. The “computers on wheels” of today feature advanced substrates, sophisticated electronics and tighter tolerances. They’re designed for maximum safety for the occupants. For all these reasons, you should be measuring every vehicle that comes into your shop to diagnose if,
John Bean Tru-Point Adds New Features, Procedures
The John Bean Tru-Point ADAS calibration tool has a new software update available (1.8.0) that includes new procedures, features and improvements.
OEM Dealerships: Friend or Foe?
Insurers seeking out and using misinformation obtained from dealer repairers in order to deny consumers OEM-recommended repair procedures has become more commonplace.
Continued Industry Emphasis: OEM Certifications
As we know, the collision repair industry is ever changing. In the beginning, customers had two options for repair: having the vehicle repaired at their car’s dealership or independent body shops. If the customer opted to take their vehicle to the dealership, they would often find more expensive bodywork, but if they chose to take
Over 70% of Shops Being Paid for OEM Post-Crash Safety Inspections
The latest “Who Pays for What?” survey indicates that 38% of shops are paid for OEM post-crash safety inspections “always” or “most of the time”, and about an equal percentage are paid at least “some of the time.”
SCRS Announces Full Lineup for OEM Collision Repair Summit
The summit’s three sessions highlight how trends and technological developments in modern vehicles influence vehicle repairability and collision industry preparation.
OEM Training, Tech Compensation and the Tech Shortage
Where do you see the industry heading as far as OEM training is concerned, especially with all the consolidation going on?
Survey Shows 73% of Body Shops Use ALLDATA for OEM Info
A recent survey from Collision Advice showed that ALLDATA continues to be the most popular choice among body shops for researching OEM repair information and procedures.