SCRS - Society of Collision Repair Specialists

09/01/2026

⏰Time is running out for Early-Bird Pricing – Register Today!

The 2026 RDE series delivers four days of practical, industry-specific education at The SEMA Show, designed to help collision repair professionals strengthen operations, protect revenue, and bring actionable insight back to the shop.

From repair planning and leadership to technology, financial strategy, mechanical operations, and marketing, these sessions are built around education you can put to work.

Early bird pricing ENDS Friday, September 25. Register now to save and secure your place: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07z0vn0

09/01/2026

📢ICYMI: Join SCRS and Savi for a live webinar TODAY to learn how this financial wellness benefit can help your employees navigate student loan repayment, understand PSLF eligibility, and simplify the forgiveness process.

DETAILS:
🔹Tuesday, September 1, 2026
🔹4:00 PM ET
🔹Live Webinar + Q&A

This webinar will cover policy changes, demonstrate the Student Debt Navigator, and show you how easy it is to implement.

📍It's not too late to sign up!

Join this live session + Q+A with student loan experts to hear about student loan forgiveness and policy changes.

08/31/2026

DEG Inquiry 41796 elaborates on modifications for replacement parts.

“Please reference the following information from the labor general information section of the procedure pages under Additions to labor time: Rework Parts To fit a particular year or model (example: cutting holes for lamps, modifying a radiator support).”

For example, 2024 Ford Bronco front bumper reinforcement may ay require “Drill Holes As Required, Shim As Needed” which can be found in the Ford OEM Parts Catalogue

https://degweb.org/inquiries/41796/

08/27/2026

📌 SCRS Quick Tip: Back to the Basics

In this conversation, Justin, Barry, and Michael reflect on the mentors, experiences, and lessons that shaped their approach to collision repair and customer service.

At the heart of the conversation is a simple principle: the person bringing you their vehicle has experienced a stressful event. The shop's job isn't just to repair the vehicle. It's to help make a difficult experience better.

What lesson has changed the way you approach your customers?

Full video in the comments! 👇

08/24/2026

Estimating Tip – CCCONE Web – Radiator Supports & Mechanical Components

Starting with 2027 new model year vehicles, MOTOR has updated its labor guide for Radiator Supports: mechanical component R&I/R&R is no longer included in radiator support replacement labor. CCC users must add all attached items—such as radiators, condensers, and cooling fans + any other related components attached to the radiator support—as separate line operations.

CCC users should always reference labor notes for component R&I and R&R found under the H-Notes in CCC. “LABOR: Time is after all necessary bolted-on parts are removed.”

08/21/2026

📌 SCRS Quick Tip: Who Determines A Total Loss?

In this conversation, Michael is joined by Sean Preston, Managing Attorney with Coverall Law, to discuss how insurers determine whether a vehicle is a total loss and what consumers should know when they disagree with that decision.

Sean explains how repair costs and actual cash value factor into the decision, why requirements can vary by state, and what consumers can do when they question the numbers. From requesting documentation and reviewing the valuation to providing supporting information and understanding potential appraisal or legal options, asking the right questions matters.

Have you ever questioned a total-loss valuation? Share your experience in the comments.

Full video in the comments! 👇

08/19/2026

Make SEMA count with SCRS Repairer Driven Education!

SEMA is more than a show floor. It’s an opportunity to sharpen your skills, challenge your thinking, connect with the people shaping our industry, and take ideas back to your shop that can make a real difference.

That’s exactly what Repairer Driven Education is built for.

From business strategy and financial performance to repair planning, technology, mechanical operations, leadership, marketing, and the future of collision repair, the 2026 RDE lineup is packed with practical education led by experts who understand the realities of running and working in today’s collision repair industry.

Come ready to learn. Leave ready to put it into action.

Join SCRS at SEMA for Repairer Driven Education, November 3 – 6 in Las Vegas!

📢Early bird registration ends September 25. Don’t wait to lock in your spot and save.

View the full schedule and register today: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07jbK70

08/18/2026

📣Learn how SCRS and Savi can help with student loans!

Join SCRS and Savi for a live webinar to learn how this financial wellness benefit can help your employees navigate student loan repayment, understand PSLF eligibility, and simplify the forgiveness process.

DETAILS:
🔹Tuesday, September 1, 2026
🔹4:00 PM ET
🔹Live Webinar + Q&A

This webinar will cover policy changes, demonstrate the Student Debt Navigator, and show you how easy it is to implement.

📍Register today!

Join this live session + Q+A with student loan experts to hear about student loan forgiveness and policy changes.

08/17/2026

Estimating Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Multiple Rate / Labor Breakout Feature

Solera Qapter users can apply Multiple Rates (MR) to a single line item. For example, when replacing a quarter panel, Qapter may include a head curtain airbag under the main component classification. You can open the Labor Breakout feature and assign a specific classification for accurate rate application. More information on Labor Breakout and Multiple Rates can be found in the Solera Qapter DBRM page 42

https://degweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DatabaseReferenceManual-4-25.pdf

08/13/2026

📌 SCRS Quick Tip: The Value of Production Meetings

Are your production meetings actually moving your shop forward?

In this conversation, Kris and Michael discuss how effective production meetings can keep a collision repair team aligned, engaged, and focused on the day's priorities.

They explain how they've moved away from lengthy, vehicle-by-vehicle meetings in favor of focused conversations around bottlenecks, work stoppages, and what needs to move through each stage of production. They also discuss using leading indicators and a midday "halftime" check to see whether the team is ahead or behind plan and make adjustments before the day gets away from them.

What does your production meeting look like? Share your approach in the comments.

Full video in the comments! 👇