The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Illinois (AASPI) joined SCRS as an Affiliate Association. AASPI was originally formed in the early 1960s as a Chicago area repair association for both mechanical and collision. While the name a structure of the organization has taken different forms […]
Washington Independent Collision Repairer’s Association Affiliates with SCRS
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that the Washington Independent Collision Repairer’s Association (WICRA) is the latest state association to affiliate with SCRS. WICRA was established in April 2019, and announced to the industry in November with industry advocacy work kicking off in the state capitol immediately following the association’s launch. The main […]
SCRS Introduces Repair Planning Optimization Tool
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced it will introduce a new generation of the Guide to Complete Repair Planning at the SEMA Show being held in Las Vegas, Nev. this week. The tool is resource that takes the once-static PDF document and has evolved it into an intelligent, dynamic and customizable estimate analysis […]
SCRS Announces IDEAS Collide Showcase Presenters
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ (SCRS) announced the lineup for its IDEAS Collide Showcase being held 10:00 a.m. to noon on Friday, November 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the 2018 SEMA Show. The IDEAS Collide Showcase features ten, fast-paced presentations delivered in 10 minutes, designed to stimulate thought, innovation and resolution of business […]
National Associations Respond to New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner Op-Ed on Vetoed Collision Repair Procedure Legislation
Commissioner Elias said in August 30 editorial that there is no proof of safety concerns suggested by proponents of bill requiring repairers to perform and insurers to pay for OEM collision repair procedures. Associations cite Texas case of improper repairs that led to lawsuit. In a letter today, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP), […]
South Carolina Collision Repair Association Affiliates with SCRS
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced the South Carolina Association of Collision & Autobody Repair (SCACAR) joined as an Affiliate Association. SCACAR was established to continually improve the professionalism and business practices of those engaged in the collision repair industry. SCACAR’s main focus is making sure our industry is repairing vehicles back to […]
AASP-MN to Host Collision Repair Events September 17 and October 17
In response to member demand for more opportunities to connect and share knowledge and experiences with other collision members, the Alliance of automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) has scheduled two learning and networking events this fall. Both sessions are open to anyone in the collision repair industry—membership in AASP-MN is not required. The first, […]
SCRS and the March Taylor Memorial Fund Award Tool Grants to SkillsUSA Gold Medalists
For the fifth consecutive year, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the March Taylor Memorial Fund (MTMF) will partner to provide tool grants to medalists at the SkillsUSA national championships. The program will provide a $1,250 tool scholarship to each of the SkillsUSA National Championship four Gold Medalists competing in collision repair technologies […]
SCRS Releases April Repairer Roundtable Line-Up
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will be hosting the annual “Repairer Roundtable” from 8:30 – 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 17 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn. The meeting is open to all industry participants and is free of charge but pre-registration is requested. This year’s presentations will begin with Ann […]
Society of Collision Repair Specialists Announces New Payment Processing Member Benefit Provider
Financial technology company, Payscape has partnered with the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) to provide members discounted processing rates and financial technology to further streamline their business operations. “Payscape is excited to partner SCRS” said John Mills, Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Payscape. “Given their initiative to provide members trusted sources and advanced […]