Consumers

Coalition for Collision Repair Excellence (CCRE) is unique in its structure and efforts to benefit the Collision Repair industry and the consumers we serve. theCCRE is a PURE collision repair industry effort.
the CCRE empowers its Sponsor shops, Post Repair Inspectors and Technicians to successfully challenge the mandated use of inferior parts, decline to do improper repairs and pursue legal remedies for illegal job steering.

Online Discussion Forum:

Prodiscussion Insurance, Legal and Repair Professionals interact for their mutual benefit and that of the Consumers they serve. Communication between Professionals is the basis of this web site!

Technical procedure sources:

OEM One-Stop Tech-Info Site

I-CAR UPCR

Tech-Cor Bulletins

OEM collision repair information doesn't have to cost a fortune By John Yoswick, 1/5/2009

Blending paint has become an issue with several manufacturers. Do you have the latest information?

Toyota/Lexus Paint Procedures

General Motors Paint Recommendations

Technical Training:

Automotive Technical Education Group (ATEG) performs professional Seminars. For more information call 616-886-8860 or e-mail Steve Melton, President of ATEG at smelton@ateg.us

Overlooked procedures cross reference to major data sources:

Overlooked P-Page Procedures Written by Ken Klein it is a cross reference to the major estimating systems and "p-pages."

Online Information Providers

ADP Web Site

Motor Web Site

Mitchell Web Site

Bad imitation parts? File a complaint form:

Certified Auto Parts Association (CAPA) If you use imitation parts be sure to file a complaint form when those parts don't fit.

Referrals to other sources of assistance does not constitute an endorsement.

Body Shop Home Page

Body Shop Publications

Legal information - provided courtesy of Patrick J. McGuire

Links for the Collision shop

What can we do for the Collision shop