Today's guest is an industry icon when it comes to equipment and OE certifications—Dave Gruskos, founder and president of RAE (Reliable Automotive Equipment). Dave has spent decades helping collision repairers across North America select, install, and optimize the tools that drive their operations forward.

In this episode, we'll explore how shops can use equipment as a strategic differentiator, not just a cost line. From OE certification requirements to workflow efficiency, Dave shares insights on how the right investment in tools, technology, and training can set a shop apart in a crowded market. Whether you're just getting started with certifications or looking to take your business to the next level, Dave's wisdom is second to none. Let's dive in.

Connect with Dave: Website: https://www.raeservice.com/

This episode is sponsored by: Hunter Engineering

Today, alignments and ADAS calibrations are two sides of the same coin. If a shop is doing one, it may as well do the other. Unfortunately, many collision shops aren't doing either, but they can start right away with Hunter Engineering's new HawkEye® Elite Xpandable configuration. HawkeEye® Elite X is a world-class alignment and ADAS system that's expandable to Hunter's Ultimate ADAS® for laser-guided static calibrations. Future-proof your business by keeping alignments in-house now, and upgrading to calibrations as soon as you're ready!

Schedule a demo at https://www.hunter.com/alignment-machines/hawkeye-elite/?#overview