Collision Repairers of all designations will be served with 16 possible programs presented by some of the biggest names in the industry. Starting off on Friday at 3pm with an "OEM Workshop: Ford Discusses Accessing Repair Information, Collision Sectioning Procedures for Aluminum," presented by multiple Ford Motor Company experts, the session is diving into Ford vehicle technologies, philosophies, and repair methods including a demonstration into accessing technical information. Returning industry favorite Mike Anderson (Collision Advice) will be joined by DEG Administrator Danny Gredinburg on Friday evening to showcase “Utilizing the Vehicle Owner’s Manual to Educate Consumers and Insurers, and Special SCRS Blueprint Optimization Tool Preview.” This class will push into the realm of educating customers using the familiar owner’s manual, including drivability, seat belt inspections, repair procedures and more. Additionally, the SCRS Blueprint Optimization Tool will be shown and how it can advance the knowledge and efficiency of estimating. On Saturday, the lunchtime panel discussion titled “The Life of a Certified Repairer: An In-Depth Panel Discussion with Nationally-Known Certified Repairers” will feature nationally known repairers who excel in OEM certification programs and have modeled their business accordingly. This in-depth discussion will focus on the gaining certification, repair information, equipment, training, tooling, as well as how repairers can position themselves for positive business relationships with OEMs. New this year, Friday’s 5pm slot will now offer three options that attendees can take advantage of, bolstering the ability for repairers to take tracks through the weekend and positioning the bulk towards the start of the event when more repairers can join in. With three options also still available on Sunday morning, the three day offering is a concentration of education unmatched in the Eastern U.S. "WMABA is thrilled to be in partnership with AASP/NJ for Collision P.R.E.P., as the only opportunity to participate in national-level learning from the industry's leading experts on this side of the country," said WMABA Executive Director Jordan Hendler. "This slate of education is a huge value, and one worth traveling the distance. If you missed going to SEMA and SCRS' Repairer Driven Education, then you want to make sure to get you and your team to NORTHEAST and Collision P.R.E.P.!" “People really need to get involved in their businesses, take control and start educating themselves, and there is nothing better than Collision P.R.E.P. at NORTHEAST,” comments AASP/NJ President Jerry McNee. “It far outweighs any other training, and it’s right here in your backyard. Collision repairers really need to participate in the entire show – education and tradeshow – to get the full effect.” To see the full slate of Collision P.R.E.P. seminars and to register for the NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show, visit aaspnjnortheast.com. Follow NORTHEAST on Facebook (facebook.com/aaspnjnortheast), Twitter (@AASPNJNORTHEAST) and YouTube (youtube.com/AASPNJNORTHEAST).