‘Who Pays?’ Survey Finds Mixed News Related to Destructive Testing of Welds; Latest Survey Open Through July

New ‘Who Pays for What?’ survey on not-included body operations open, Q2 survey results released

Of the nearly 100 repair procedures covered in the “Who Pays for What?” collision repair surveys throughout the year, destructive testing of welds is one of the “top three most important,” according to shop consultant Mike Anderson of Collision Advice, who conducts the surveys with CRASH Network. “This step is so critical to ensure safe and proper repairs,” Anderson said in a press release. “A proper weld involves so many factors that it is near…

Survey: Destructive weld testing is ‘Top 3 most important’ among repair procedures - Aftermarket Matters

This OEM-required step is critical to ensure safe and proper repairs, though not all eight largest insurers reimburse shops for the procedure.

‘Who Pays?’ Survey Finds Mixed News Related to Destructive Testing of Welds; Latest Survey Open Through July

Portland, Ore.—Of the nearly 100 repair procedures covered in the “Who Pays for What?” collision repair surveys throughout the year, destructive testing of welds is one of the “Top 3 most important,” to shop consultant Mike Anderson of Collision Advice, who conducts the surveys with CRASH Network. “This step is so critical to ensure safe and proper repairs,” Anderson said. “A prope...