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SCRS Raises Concerns Over I-CAR Governance After Executive Director Deemed Ineligible to Serve in Seat Reserved for Collision Repairers

June 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) on June 13 issued a press release containing an open letter to its members and collision repair businesses raising concerns about I-CAR’s board composition after its executive director, Aaron Schulenburg was deemed not eligible for an open I-CAR board seat reserved for the collision repair segment. The open […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, I-CAR, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

SCRS Announces New Chairman, Board Members

June 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists has appointed Michael Bradshaw as its new chairman, the organization announced June 6. Bradshaw, vice president of K&M Collision in North Carolina, previously served as vice chairman. He succeeds Amber Alley, manager at Barsotti’s Body & Fender, who will remain on the board as immediate past chair. The leadership […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Oklahoma Storage and Total Loss Administrative Charge Price Control Bill Becomes Law

May 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation opposed by repair industry establishes standardized storage rates and administrative charge limits for collision repair shops. Oklahoma has enacted Senate Bill 641, officially known as the “Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act.” The bill, which became law on May 27 without Governor Kevin Stitt’s signature, introduces changes to how auto body repair shops can […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Association, legislation, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Auto Body Association, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, Storage, Total Loss

REPAIR Act Reintroduced in Congress

February 26, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Latest legislative effort comes amid competing Right to Repair proposal by ASA, SCRS and Alliance for Automotive Innovation. A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced the “Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair” (REPAIR) Act in Congress, reigniting the debate over consumers’ right to repair their vehicles. The legislation, introduced on February 25, comes […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Auto Body Parts Association, Auto Care Association, Automotive Service Association, legislation, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, National Federation of Independent Business, Right to Repair, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, Specialty Equipment Market Association

Auto Care Association Says ASA, Auto Alliance and SCRS Federal Right to Repair Proposal Represents Views of ‘Small Fraction’ of Repair Market

February 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association said the federal right to repair legislative proposal by the Automotive Service Association (ASA), Alliance for Automotive Innovation, and the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced yesterday represents the views of a small fraction of the repair market and are not representative of the broader automotive aftermarket. The association, however, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Auto Care Association, Automotive Service Association, legislation, Right to Repair, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

New Federal Legislative Right to Repair Proposal Announced

February 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

ASA, Auto Alliance and SCRS propose federal legislation that builds upon their 2023 data sharing agreement. Announcement follows Alliance loss in Massachusetts Right to Repair lawsuit. In a move the supporters say is designed to preserve the competitive landscape of automotive repair and to ensure consumer safety, three major industry organizations, the Automotive Service Association […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Association, legislation, Right to Repair, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Florida Auto Body Association Affiliates with SCRS

November 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced the Florida Auto Body Association (FABA) as its newest Affiliate Association. Serving the entire state of Florida, the mission of FABA is to advance the automotive repair industry through comprehensive education, innovative training programs, and proactive legislative initiatives. “There was an interest from some shop owners about […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Florida, Florida Autobody Association, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards November 5 at SEMA Show

October 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Members of the collision repair industry are invited to attend in the Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards event, held on Tuesday night, November 5, during the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. The Red Carpet Awards featured prestigious recognitions from industry organizations that celebrate standout achievements and character within the collision repair industry. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Collision Industry Conference, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Collision Industry Hall of Eagles, Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards, Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR, National Auto Body Council, SEMA Show, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

November 6 SCRS IDEAS Collide Showcase Features Seven New Speakers

October 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will feature seven new speakers during the IDEAS Collide Showcase (IDEAS) which has moved to a new day, Wednesday, November 6, during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. IDEAS is a one-of-a-kind event that provides a platform for innovative ideas to be shared during multiple fast-paced presentations. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Society of Collision Repair Specialists

SCRS Announces OEM Summit Session Featuring Rivian at SEMA

August 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced it will welcome Rivian Research, Engineering, Service and Collision teams to the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit stage to present on the process an automaker undertakes to research, develop, validate and publish new repair procedures. OEM Summit Session I: Value of OEM repair information will be the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: OEM Repair Procedures, Rivian, SEMA Show, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

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