The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has asked for input from U.K.-based collision repair organizations regarding industry repair standards, specifically the U.K.’s PAS125 standard. By reaching out overseas, SCRS aims to gain perspective on how these standards impact the collision repair industry and its consumers.
"We believe the most critical factor in any standard of repair is that the repair facilities have accessibility to the most proper methodology, follow the published repair procedures, and that those repairers who perform proper OEM-approved repairs for consumers are rewarded for their investment in, and commitment to, safe and proper repairs, rather than penalized," SCRS said.
The U.K.’s PAS125 standard, conducted by the British Standards Institute (BSI), has served as a frequent point of reference in discussions about industry standards, according to SCRS. SCRS reached out to various industry leaders for input, including Malcom Tagg, director general at the Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association (VBRA), and Frank Harvey, head of the Retail Motor Industry’s (RMI) National Association of Bodyshops (NAB).
"Their insight both highlighted beneficial areas of following proper repair methodologies, while drawing significant parallels to the friction with insurance carriers over reimbursement for the cost and time to following such repair practices," said SCRS.
To read the complete interview with Tagg and Harvey, click here.
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