News and education
MSCRA Blog
Educational articles and industry news for collision repair professionals and vehicle owners in Utah and Colorado.
Why we publish
Who this blog is for
Two readers use this blog. Shop owners and technicians in Utah and Colorado tracking what is changing in the trade. And vehicle owners trying to understand a repair or a claim. Each post is written for one of them, and labeled so you can find yours fast.
ADAS calibration now touches 28.3% of repairable claims (CCC Intelligent Solutions), which is why much of what we cover is technology and rights. Consumer-facing posts lead with direct answers in plain language. Member-facing posts assume you know the shop.
In progress
Posts coming soon
MSCRA is publishing new content at launch. Check back shortly for articles spanning consumer rights, insurance guidance, ADAS, EV repair, and shop management across Utah and Colorado.
Why it matters
$46B
U.S. collision repair market in 2025 (CCC Intelligent Solutions), with EV repairs running 46.9% higher than comparable ICE work and a projected shortage of 100,000 technicians over the next five years (TechForce Foundation). These pressures shape every topic on this blog.
Topics
Browse by topic
Consumer Rights
Know your rights as a vehicle owner during a collision repair. Posts cover insurance steering, your right to choose your own shop, ADAS calibration requirements, OEM parts, total loss disputes, and what to do when a repair wasn't done correctly.
Insurance Guidance
How insurance claims actually work in practice, what your policy covers and what it doesn't, when and how to file a complaint, how to handle a supplement dispute, and how to navigate insurer tactics that may not be legal in your state.
Industry News
Legislative updates, MSCRA advocacy updates, research and position statements from the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), and news affecting the collision repair market in Utah and Colorado.
Shop Management
For shop owners and operators. Topics include supplement strategies, OEM certification requirements, managing Direct Repair Program (DRP) relationships, and business operations in a changing repair landscape.
Training and Certification
I-CAR programs, OEM manufacturer certifications, ASE credentials, technician workforce development, and apprenticeship program options available in Utah and Colorado.
ADAS and Technology
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and their impact on collision repair. Calibration requirements, which repairs trigger what procedures, how to document ADAS work for reimbursement, and what the shift to ADAS-dependent vehicles means for shop investment.
EV Repair
Electric vehicle collision repair: what it costs, what equipment and training it requires, what OEM certification programs exist for EV work, and how to handle an EV repair that comes in before your shop has full capability.
Utah
Utah-specific posts covering DOPL regulatory updates, HB 119 aftermarket parts disclosure, and advocacy developments specific to Utah collision repair shops and consumers.
Colorado
Colorado-specific posts covering DORA and Division of Insurance updates, unfair claims practices, the right to appraisal, and advocacy news specific to Colorado shops and consumers.
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About this blog
Who writes the MSCRA blog?
MSCRA blog posts are written by PSG and reviewed by MSCRA board members and staff. Posts covering technical repair topics are reviewed by board members with active shop experience and I-CAR credentials. Consumer-facing posts are reviewed for accuracy against applicable Utah and Colorado law.
Are blog posts available to non-members?
Yes. The MSCRA blog is publicly available to anyone, consumers, shop owners, technicians, or industry professionals regardless of membership status. Member portal content, including webinar recordings and member directory access, requires login.
Can I submit a topic or contribute a post?
MSCRA welcomes topic suggestions from members and the broader collision repair community. If you are a shop owner, technician, or consumer who dealt with a situation others should know about, contact us.