pre-repair scan - Collision Repair Insights

CCC Updates MOTOR Estimating Guide: What Collision Shops Need to Know About Scans, Aluminum, and Refinish

CCC's 2016 MOTOR guide update formalized OEM scan requirements, clarified aluminum repair complexity, and addressed not-included operations for welder setup and refinishing.

Jul 07, 2026 ·3 min read

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ETI's Scanning Position: Support for OEM Mandates, Pushback on Tool Exclusivity

ETI's 2017 position statement endorses mandatory pre/post-repair scanning while challenging OEM tool exclusivity, supporting licensed aftermarket scan tools for collision repairs.

Jul 07, 2026 ·4 min read