WCRP Membership Benefits and Programs

Body Shop Advocate
WCRP is very fortunate to have a member shop put out this awesome monthly publication that is filled with tips, articles, procedures, supporting our sponsors, and much more!

CARS Cooperative Partnership
Savings For WCRP Members
CARS is a stock-based business cooperative that brings collision repair facilities together with vendors and suppliers to gain discounts, rewards and training on products and services used in their shops.  CARS, a member-shareholder based National Organization serving the Collision Industry since 1992. Our members represent the best Automotive Collision Shops and related businesses throughout the United States, working together as a cooperative.
Website:  https://cars.coop/cashback-savings-programs/

Society of Collision Repair Specialists Affiliation
WCRP is an affiliate of SCRS (Society of Collision Repair Specialists), and therefore, WCRP members are eligible for SCRS member benefits. SCRS continues to bring WCRP and our members a wealth of information. To participate in Health Care and Retirement services, you must be an individual member. Visit SCRS at: www.scrs.com.

Complete Office of Wisconsin
Complete Office of Wisconsin is a distributor of business products (office, furniture, janitorial and breakroom supplies) in the state of Wisconsin with over 180 local employees. As a WCRP member, you will have the ability to shop for more than 50,000 items from their website at discounts up to 80% off current manufacturer suggested prices after enrollment. They are competitive with Amazon and Walmart for pricing to our members. Contact Roberta Cain at rcain@cowiweb.com or 920.889.2094 for more information.  www.cowiweb.com

Legislative & Industry Issues
WCRP’s Legislative Committee continually addresses the concerns of our members. We are regularly in contact with the OCI and the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance. This committee and our Lobbyist continue to provide input for our legislators to create a better shop environment for our members. 

Credit Card Processing
WCRP is partnering with Media Payments Group and Verifone for our organizations credit card processing needs.  They are providing processing services to our members and the organization at great prices and exceptional customer service.  Below is the contact information for these services.

Brent Borden
713-204-5475
Brent@MediaPaymentsGroup.com

Scholarships
The WACTAL Foundation, Inc. funds scholarships to student(s) pursuing a career in collision repair. Eligible applicants must attend a NATEF-Certified Wisconsin Technical College. This past year WCRP, in conjunction with WATDA Foundation administering the process, awarded 2 scholarships to Wisconsin eligible student technicians.  Gandrud, NCS/SSI, and Acuity Insurance were contributing sponsors for the scholarships in 2025.  In addition to the monetary award, recipients receive a tool set valued at more than $4,500 from Snap-on Corporation headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin. To date, WACTAL Foundation, Inc. has awarded more than $50,000 in scholarship awards.

Membership Sign
Members are entitled to a membership sign at no charge. Signs are on loan to the member and may be used & displayed as long as the business remains a member in good standing.

Trade Show, Conference, and Educational Seminars
Members are eligible for discounted and free registration fees to WCRP sponsored conferences and seminars.  Our Trade Show & Conference is becoming an annual event filled with training and educational opportunities for everyone in your shop!  We are also fortunate to have sponsors with training, seminars, and programs to offer our members.

Elite Body Shop Solutions – Upcoming Events | Elite Body Shop Solutions

PPG Refinish - https://www.ppg.com/en-US/refinish/training

BASF - https://refinish.basf.us/training/

Member Resources – Online
Our website is a wealth of resources for our members – from links to shop calculators for labor rates, articles, career information, and career/consumer whiteboard presentations.

All Things Labor - Wisconsin Collision Repair Professionals Inc (wcrp.pro)

Career Info - Wisconsin Collision Repair Professionals Inc (wcrp.pro)

Insurance Short Pay - Wisconsin Collision Repair Professionals Inc (wcrp.pro) 

Web Design / Hosting
Auto Web Tuners is WCRPs new website host.  They work exclusively with body shops and towing companies helping to market your business through your online presence.  They are very familiar with our industry!  Contact Don Miller, Co-Founder, at 480.800.4930 or email him at don@autowebtuners.com to get started building your digital marketing platform.  Website:  www.autowebtuners.com

Wisconsin Collision Repair Professionals, Inc. · W2548 Violet Lane, P O Box 841, Merrill, WI 54452

(262) 542-7707 · wcrpinfo@gmail.com · www.wcrp.pro

January 2026