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 […]
Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers Affiliates with SCRS
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) is the latest collision repair association to affiliate with organization, and the third association in Canada. SAAR is a non-profit organization of automotive repairers and associated firms whose concerns are the promotion and development of their industry in all […]
Domenic Brusco Retires at PPG
Will continue industry involvement Domenic Brusco, who most recently served as Sr. Manager, Industry Relations & MVP Business Solutions at PPG Automotive Refinish, retired this past summer after a 30 year career with the paint system manufacturer. Brusco, who has held leadership positions with several industry non-profit organizations plans to remain active in the industry […]
SEMA Early Bird Registration Deadline October 12
Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) is reminding the collision repair industry to take advantage of the early registration deadline of October 12 to receive discounts for the 2018 SEMA Show and the SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education (RDE). Repairer Driven Education at the SEMA Show takes place Monday through Friday, Oct. 29 – Nov. 2, […]
SCRS Adds Audi of America as Corporate Member
Audi of America (Audi) is the latest automobile manufacturer to support the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) through Corporate Membership. “It’s important to us at Audi to be able to reach a wide audience with a shared point of view with the many different factions,” shared Mark Allen, Manager of Collision & Equipment for […]