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BASF expert: Be consistent, work with techs to calculate times for not-included operations
— September 25, 2017

Estimators should work with their technicians to develop a single, consistent time for not-included procedures, a BASF business development manager advised. John Shoemaker, who will…
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Aligning hood hinges in CCC, 2-stage painting small items in Audatex: 5 more tips from the DEG
— August 31, 2017

The Database Enhancement Gateway, which allows repairers and insurers to make inquiries and suggestions of the Big 3 estimating providers, was augmented in 2015 to offer weekly tips…
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CCC updates MOTOR, RACED P-pages; make sure you’re estimating refinishing properly, completely
— August 30, 2017

CCC has revised both of its P-pages with new clarifications over what’s included and what isn’t in procedures related to refinishing and the roof headliner….
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SCRS announces March Taylor Kina’ole award, rest of Red Carpet Breakfast honors
— August 29, 2017

A new award commemorating the spirit of collision industry icon March Taylor will be among the elite honors presented at the Society of Collision Repair…
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Jalopnik coverage of mechanic’s strike offers compensation considerations for techs, owners
— August 28, 2017

Issues behind the mechanic’s strike in Chicago might carry some lessons for collision repair technicians and owners given the extensive use of piece-rate compensation plans,…
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Door ‘organ transplants,’ calibrating Honda LaneWatch, painting bolts: 5 more tips from the DEG
— July 24, 2017

The Database Enhancement Gateway, which allows repairers and insurers to make inquiries and suggestions of the Big 3 estimating providers, was augmented in 2015 to offer weekly tips…
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‘Who Pays?’: Insurers contradictory on paying for additional non-OEM part labor
— July 18, 2017

The latest “Who Pays for What?” survey found insurers relatively receptive to charges for cleaning up recycled parts, but resistant to compensate shops for additional…
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‘Who Pays?’: Shops see gains in success getting ‘not included’ body labor reimbursed
— July 17, 2017

The latest “Who Pays for What?” survey found a higher percentage of shops reporting insurers agreeing to reimburse them for 18 of 20 “not included”…
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SCRS reiterates position on OEM repair procedures, notes it includes mechanical operations like scanning
— July 10, 2017

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ latest newsletter emphasizes its 2011 stance that OEM collision repair procedures are the “standard of repair” — and clarifies…
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SCRS panel: Welder setup, test welds important — and remember to block out time for both
— July 10, 2017

Failing to adjust the welder to the correct settings and test-weld before proceeding with a repair is a mistake that can lead to an insufficient…
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