WCRP Membership Benefits and Programs

Body Shop Advocate
WCRP is very fortunate to have a member shop (Dean's Auto Body) put out this awesome monthly publication that is filled with tips, articles, procedures, the spotlight of a shop, supporting our sponsors, and much more!

CARS Cooperative Partnership
CARS Savings4Members Program:  WCRP has established an alliance with Collision Automotive Repair Services, Inc. (CARS) to bring you great new benefits through this program in the form of CASH BACK REWARDS, DISCOUNTS, and CARS PRICING for materials and supplies that you may already be using or elect to use.
Website: https://www.carsconnect.info/valueprograms

Society of Collision Repair Specialists Affiliation
WCRP is an affiliate of SCRS (Society of Collision Repair Specialists) and as such 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

Legislative & Industry Issues
WCRP’s Legislative Committee continually addresses the concerns of our members.  This committee and our Lobbyist continue to provide input to our legislators to create a better shop environment to our members.  WCRP has been an advocate with the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance to create a relationship to progress forward in the industry.

KPA - Environmental Compliance
KPA, an environmental compliance solutions company, offers free Environmental Compliance Body Shop Risk Assessment and a 10% discount for all new KPA products and services purchased by WCRP members. Contact the following KPA representatives:

Francis Nwolisa if interested in purchasing KPA products/services at 512.919.2188 or fnwolisa@kpaonline.com
Nick Hardesty for OSHA & Audit questions.  (O) 303.802.3090 (C) 262.510.7620 or nhardesty@kpa.io

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.  Contact Roberta Cain at rcain@cowiweb.com or 920.889.2094 for more information.  www.cowiweb.com

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. In addition to the monetary award, recipients receive a tool set valued at more than $4,000 from Snap-on Corporation headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin. To date, the WACTAL Foundation, Inc. has awarded more than $45,000 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.

Educational Seminars
Members are eligible for discounted and free registration fees to WCRP sponsored conferences and seminars.  We are fortunate to have sponsors with trainings, seminars, and programs to offer our members.

Elite Body Shop Solutions – Upcoming Events | Elite Body Shop Solutions
BASF - https://refinish.basf.us/training/
3M -  https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/learning-marketplace/automotive-academy/collision-repair/

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

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September 2024