OEM Summit to focus on importance of safety inspections
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) invites the industry to attend its OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit on Nov. 6 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
This year, panelists will go in-depth into one of the most consequential topics facing the repair industry today — OEM safety inspections.
The OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit is part of the SCRS Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series, which delivers actionable, high-value learning opportunities developed for repair professionals who demand more from their craft.
For the first time, all three sessions will focus exclusively on manufacturer-documented safety inspection procedures, exploring how these processes influence repair accuracy, post-repair safety, liability, and consumer trust, an SCRS press release states.
“Professionals attending the summit will walk away with a clearer understanding of how to identify, perform, and document these inspections; and why doing so is essential to ensuring vehicles are truly road-ready after a collision,” the release says.
The sessions are included with the SCRS Full Series Pass, or can be registered for individually at scrs.com/rde.
Collision Advice’s Mike Anderson will lead all three of the sessions.
The lineup includes:
Session I: Steering Column and Steering Gear Safety Inspections, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Panelists: Gerry Rosenbarker (Mohawk Auto Group), Tyler Foote (Mohawk Collision Center), and Andrew Batenhorst (Pacific Collision Center).
Session II: Airbags and Sensor Safety Inspections, 2–3 p.m.
Panelists: Rosenbarker, Foote, and Tyler Smith (Rick’s Paint and Body).
Session III: Seatbelt System Safety Inspections, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Anderson, Rosenbarker, and Foote will be joined by Bud Center, I-CAR’s technical products and curriculum director.
All sessions will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Upper South Hall, Room S233.
“Each session expands on live ‘safety inspection’ programs Anderson has presented at previous industry events, but this time with even greater depth and impact,” the release says.
Anderson added, “These sessions will connect the dots between OEM repair documentation and the practical steps technicians must take to protect their customers. Understanding safety inspections isn’t optional — it’s central to doing the job right.”
He has previously shared why he has such a passion for safe and proper repairs.
During an Army Airborne mission in Vietnam, Anderson’s father, Andy Anderson, jumped out of a plane to find that his parachute wouldn’t open. He tried his emergency parachute. It wouldn’t open either.
Anderson’s father fell through the sky with a “Mae West” parachute malfunction, ultimately landing with full force on his ankle. It changed the trajectory of his father’s life, and eventually motivated Anderson’s.
“I will not apologize anymore for the convictions I have for safe and proper repairs and for shops to do the right thing,” he said.
The SCRS release says attendees of this year’s summit should “expect an interactive, multimedia format combining real-world vehicle components with demonstrations of inspection procedures in action.”
“Don’t miss this opportunity to gain deeper insight into the repair procedures that matter most to vehicle safety, and to the customers who trust you with their repairs,” the release says.
To explore recordings of last year’s RDE sessions, click here.
For information about SCRS or to join as a member, visit scrs.com, call 1-877-841-0660, or email [email protected].
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