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Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS)

PO Box 3037
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
United States
877-841-0660
877-851-0660

Press Releases

On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will hold an open board meeting from 9 AM to 11 AM in the GOLD KEY III room at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim...
July 19, 2016

Videos

SCRS Quick Tip: Welding Adjustments
Learn how small adjustments in heat and wire speed can significantly impact weld strength, and why even perfectly set machines require re-evaluation before each repair to prevent...
Oct. 13, 2025
SCRS Quick Tip: HVAC Consumables
Learn about the key consumables for servicing HVAC systems in modern vehicles in less than five minutes.
Oct. 7, 2025
SCRS Quick Tip: Weld Test Station
Learn about the importance of destructive test welding, having a dedicated setup, and the proper testing tools in two minutes.
Sept. 19, 2025
SCRS Quick Tip: Welder Setup: STRSW
Learn key adjustments and common mistakes technicians encounter in resistance spot welding in two minutes.
Sept. 15, 2025
SCRS Quick Tip: Finding A/C Leaks
Learn about leak testing and why following OEM procedures is essential to protecting system integrity and ensuring accurate repairs in four minutes.
Sept. 8, 2025
SCRS Quick Tip: ADAS Target Tolerance?
This Quick Tip Video from the Society of Collision Repair Specialists covers the importance of procedures and target placement in calibrations in under four minutes.
Sept. 2, 2025
SCRS Quick Tip: Internal Training Tools
Learn how video-based SOPs provide a different type of visual learning and more interactive guidance that resonates with your workforce in two minutes.
Aug. 22, 2025
SCRS Quick Tip: Oil Injection in AC Recharge
Learn how to properly perform an oil injection and why hybrids and EVs demand special POE oils in less than four minutes.
Aug. 15, 2025
SCRS Quick Tip: Choosing the Correct Color
Learn how identifying the correct color code results in a smoother workflow and better refinishing outcomes in less than three minutes.
Aug. 1, 2025
SCRS Quick tip: Researching failed calibrations
Learn how to troubleshoot calibration failures in four minutes and check out the flowchart for ADAS calibration troubleshooting.
July 21, 2025

News

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Join industry leaders and innovators at the IDEAS Collide Showcase during the SEMA Show to explore fresh perspectives, challenge assumptions, and inspire transformative progress...
Oct. 15, 2025
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This guide clarifies that transferring riveted brackets, braces, or bumpers from a liftgate is not included in standard repair times, emphasizing the need to reference specific...
Oct. 14, 2025
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Collision Advice's Mike Anderson will lead three panel discussions focusing on how manufacturer-documented safety inspection procedures influence repair accuracy, post-repair ...
Oct. 10, 2025
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Participants can showcase their collision repair skills using advanced AR technology, with prizes including VR licenses, welding equipment, and tools.
Oct. 9, 2025
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The Society of Collision Repair Specialists shares this tip and others from the Database Enhancement Gateway website.
Sept. 16, 2025
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SCRS shares this tip and others from the Database Enhancement Gateway website.
Sept. 12, 2025
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SCRS shares this tip and others from the Database Enhancement Gateway website.
Sept. 3, 2025
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SCRS shares this tip and others from the Database Enhancement Gateway website.
Aug. 28, 2025
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The Repairer Driven Education series provides SEMA Show attendees with access to world class education that speaks to the heart of issues faced in today's collision repair businesses...
Aug. 25, 2025
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SCRS shares this tip and others from the Database Enhancement Gateway website.
Aug. 20, 2025

Articles

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The conclusions of the SCRS study indicate that blending, on average, took 31.59 percent more time than a full refinish, rather than the 50 percent less time allocated in the three information providers' estimating systems.
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has published the results of its blend study research project conducted in August with the major North American refinish companies...
Nov. 7, 2022
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The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has released a video from a 2017 Repairer Driven Education (RDE) session led by attorney Todd Tracy, lead counsel for the plaintiffs...
Feb. 22, 2018

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SCRS Quick Tip: Rivet System Setup
Learn proper gun alignment to prevent rivet misfires, how to map out rivet locations for efficiency, and the consequences of incorrect rivet placement in under five minutes.
July 16, 2025
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July 15, 2025
SCRS Quick Tip: Riveting Equipment Maintenance & Cleaning
Learn how to maintain and inspect both battery-powered and pneumatic riveting machines in three minutes.
July 7, 2025
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July 1, 2025
SCRS Quick Tip: Rivet System Setup
Learn essential setup steps, tooling differences, and how to select the correct rivet for the job in five minutes.
June 30, 2025
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June 25, 2025
SCRS Quick Tip: Booth Maintenance
Learn how consistent paint booth upkeep can reduce rework and create a better, more efficient shop environment.
June 23, 2025
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Chairman Michael Bradshaw issues a call to action and writes that, "Governance decisions made by I-CAR could significantly impact representation within the organization and the...
June 16, 2025
SCRS Quick Tip: Organizing Clips & Fasteners
Learn how evolving systems and tools like tackle boxes and color-coded clips can streamline your repair planning process in two minutes.
June 16, 2025
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June 10, 2025
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The Society of Collision Repair Specialists welcomes Bradshaw and the rest of the leadership team. The new board features new and returning members and filled three empty seats...
June 9, 2025
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Barry Dorn and I-CAR's Jason Hauboldt discuss key insights on refrigerant machines, oil compatibility, and why checking OEM service and repair information is critical in less ...
June 5, 2025
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June 3, 2025
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May 28, 2025
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April 22, 2025
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April 16, 2025
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Aaron Schulenburg, executive director of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists, discusses how training, documentation and processes can help remove the gray area in conversations around blending during the 2024 SEMA Show.
Aaron Schulenburg, executive director of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists, shares insights from a 2022 SCRS study to be used for an informed conversation about blending...
April 15, 2025
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April 8, 2025
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The Collision Engineering Program addresses the growing demand for skilled technicians through collaboration between education, industry, and communities.
Jan. 22, 2025
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SCRS shares this tip and others from the Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) website.
Dec. 30, 2024
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The Blueprint Optimization Tool can help save time in the writing process, create consistency in operation identification, and more.
Dec. 30, 2024
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There will be a session November 5 focusing on the impact of interconnectivity, data, and innovation in collision centers.
Oct. 22, 2024
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SCRS' OEM Summit - Session III will explore laser welding in automotive and aerospace manufacturing and how technologies are developing for repair solutions.
Oct. 11, 2024
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This session is the second of three OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit sessions.
Sept. 11, 2024
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This video, from the January open board meeting, highlights 15 tools and products discovered by the education committee during the 2022 SEMA Show.
April 7, 2023
Collision Repair Technology Summit
CCC sees ongoing education as critical to the collision repair industry
Oct. 27, 2022
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The recent research project with the major North American refinish companies analyzed the times necessary to perform a full refinish on a panel and to blend the same panel.
Oct. 18, 2022
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At 12:30 p.m PT on Friday, Nov 4, SCRS will hold a drawing in their booth (Upper South Hall, 31147) with two prizes.
Oct. 17, 2022
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The IDEAS Collide Showcase features 10 fast-paced presentations designed to stimulate thought, innovation, and resolution of business challenges.
Sept. 9, 2022