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Mitchell explains why no scanning book time exists
— January 21, 2019

The sheer variety of diagnostic methods and vehicle options hindered Mitchell’s ability to set a definitive scanning book time, repair sales and service Vice President Jack…
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New Nissan position statements set refinish expectations
— January 17, 2019

Nissan told collision repairers in new position statements that it requires raw bumper and other raw part prep, opposes partial clearcoat blending and anticipates denib and…
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‘Who Pays?’: More auto body shops report success billing for total loss admin fees
— January 10, 2019

Survey authors Collision Advice and CRASH Network reported last week a trend of auto body shops frequently collecting requested total loss fees from Top 10…
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CCC grille overlap glitch; Silverado database info; airbag cheat sheet: 5 more tips from the DEG
— December 28, 2018

The Database Enhancement Gateway, which allows repairers and insurers to make inquiries and suggestions of the Big 3 estimating providers at no cost, was augmented in 2015…
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Don’t miss ‘Kool Tools,’ industry issues discussion at SCRS Jan. open board meeting
— December 27, 2018

Collision repairers and any other industry folks should make time during their CIC next month for the Society of Collision Repair Specialists open board meeting….
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Merry Christmas! Here’s some presents for auto body shops
— December 25, 2018

Merry Christmas! If you weren’t happy with the presents you got for the holidays, why not console yourself with the bounty of free stuff others…
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Tesla times in Mitchell, Audatex Labor Report, cheat sheets: 5 more tips from the DEG
— November 30, 2018

The Database Enhancement Gateway, which allows repairers and insurers to make inquiries and suggestions of the Big 3 estimating providers at no cost, was augmented in 2015…
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Subaru joins SCRS as corporate member as industrywide auto body certification enrollment nears
— November 26, 2018

With the expansion of its OEM certified collision repair program to independents imminent, Subaru has joined the Society of Collision Repair Specialists as its newest…
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CCC updates MOTOR P-pages with new details on scanning, painting
— November 8, 2018

CCC last month updated its MOTOR Guide to Estimating P-pages to add included and not-included procedures and confirm there’s no set time for a diagnostic…
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CIC discussion suggests calibration already growing commonplace
— November 6, 2018

An informal poll of the Collision Industry Conference audience Oct. 30 revealed many repairers reporting weekly tallies of between one to 10 vehicles requiring advanced…
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