OE Certification: Industry Perspective
Collision repairers, association heads and other industry leaders talk about the trend of OE certification and whether or not becoming certified is critical to survival.
OE Certification: Equipment Manufacturer Perspective
The sophisticated materials and complex technology in today’s vehicles are driving more interest in certified collision repair programs and OEM recognition on the supply side.
Are OE Certifications Worth It?
Being OE certified provides a great opportunity for the quality collision repairer to “strut their stuff” when it comes to marketing and building a trusted relationship with their local community.
Thousands of Shops Reach OE Certification Status in 2015
Official certification program statistics reveal while over 2,000 shops reached “certified” status, still less than 10 percent of industry shops have been able to make the grade and become OEM certified so far.
Eye on OE Certification
More and more shops are considering OE certification as a way to stand out from the competition.
OEM Certification: The Wave of the Future?
More OEMs are pushing auto body shop certification in the interest of quality repairs and keeping customers happy.
Continued Industry Emphasis: OEM Certifications
As we know, the collision repair industry is ever changing. In the beginning, customers had two options for repair: having the vehicle repaired at their car’s dealership or independent body shops. If the customer opted to take their vehicle to the dealership, they would often find more expensive bodywork, but if they chose to take
OEM Certification: A Growing Trend
As vehicles get more sophisticated, OEMs are taking a greater stake in how their vehicles are repaired.
Body Bangin’: Getting the Max Out of Your OEM Certifications
Micki Woods interviews Rachel Collector and Patrick Porter on how to maximize OEM certifications.
AASP/NJ to Present OEM Certification Success Seminar in January
“OEM Certification Success: Dos and Don’ts” will be presented by Dave Gruskos of Reliable Automotive Equipment on Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Clark, N.J.
