Find a Collision Repair Shop Near You
In Utah and Colorado, you have the right to choose your own collision repair shop after an accident. Your insurance company can suggest a preferred shop, but they cannot require you to use one.
MSCRA member shops are collision repair businesses in Utah and Colorado that have joined an association that takes professional standards and consumer protection seriously. Membership is not a certification and it doesn't guarantee any specific outcome on your repair. But MSCRA does have a direct line to every member shop — and if something goes wrong with a member shop repair, MSCRA can follow up directly with the shop. That accountability layer doesn't exist when you choose a shop off your insurer's preferred list.
Use the search tool below to find a member shop near you. If there is no member shop in your area, the checklist at the bottom of this page gives you practical questions to ask any shop before you authorize repairs.
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Why Look for an MSCRA Member Shop?
Most vehicle owners choose a collision repair shop the same way they choose any service provider: they search online, read reviews, and pick something close to home. That works sometimes. But after an accident, when you're dealing with an insurer, a rental car situation, and a vehicle that may have ADAS systems or structural damage, “close to home” isn't the only variable that matters.
MSCRA member shops have taken a specific step: they joined a regional trade association that holds them accountable. That means MSCRA has the shop's contact information, knows the owner, and can reach them directly if a consumer complaint comes in. It also means the shop owner chose to be part of an organization that provides training resources, advocates for professional repair standards, and takes consumer protection seriously.
What MSCRA membership doesn't mean: it is not a certification program. There is no MSCRA quality inspection or ongoing audit. A member shop could have problems, and if they do, MSCRA's role is to facilitate resolution, not to provide a legal guarantee. The honest description of the MSCRA badge is this — the shop is affiliated with an organization that has a direct line to them when something goes wrong. That is different from a shop you found on a preferred list, where the primary relationship is between the shop and your insurer, not between the shop and you.
No Member Shop Near You?
Not every qualified shop in Utah or Colorado is an MSCRA member. If there is no member shop convenient to your location, ask any shop the following before authorizing repairs:
- Ask whether they follow OEM repair procedures for your specific vehicle make and model — especially for vehicles with ADAS systems, structural elements, or manufacturer-specific requirements.
- Ask whether they will perform a post-repair scan if your vehicle has ADAS features. Any repair involving the front end, windshield, or suspension geometry may require recalibration of cameras and sensors.
- Get a written estimate before authorizing any work. Utah consumer protection statutes require it. Do not authorize repairs based on a verbal quote.
- Ask what parts they plan to use: OEM, CAPA-certified aftermarket, or salvage. For vehicles under warranty, OEM parts are generally the safer choice.