What's The News In Collision Repair - Beyond Repair: Crashing The Conversation - S2:E7

In this episode of Beyond Repair: Crashing the Conversation, the crew takes a look at what is making news in the collision repair industry, and more importantly, what might be missing from the headlines. ADAS procedures, OEM position statements, sensor refinishing rules, calibration requirements, insurance expectations, technician shortages, right to repair, and shop liability are all becoming bigger conversations in the industry. But are we focusing on the real issues? The discussion moves from manufacturer repair procedures and increasingly specific ADAS requirements, to the pressure shops face when OEM guidelines, insurer payment rules, and customer expectations do not always line up. The team also digs into the skilled labour shortage and asks a tough question: is it truly only a shortage of people, or is it also a shortage of training, leadership, quality of life, and systems inside the industry? This episode is a candid conversation about where collision repair is heading, what shop owners and leaders are dealing with every day, and why simply reacting to headlines may not be enough. In this episode: – ADAS, calibrations, sensors, and OEM repair procedures – Position statements vs. repair procedures – Insurance expectations and shop liability – Modified vehicles and repair complexity – Technician shortages and workplace culture – Training, apprenticeships, and quality of life – Right to repair and access to information – Why better systems may prevent bad repairs If you work in collision repair, own a shop, manage production, write estimates, repair vehicles, deal with insurers, or care about where the industry is heading, this one is worth a listen. Beyond Repair: Crashing the Conversation is where collision repair professionals talk openly about the real challenges facing the industry: process, people, profitability, training, culture, repair quality, and everything in between. #CollisionRepair #AutoBody #ADAS #RightToRepair #TechnicianShortage #OEMRepairProcedures #CollisionIndustry #BodyShopBusiness #RepairPlanning #BeyondRepairPodcast