OEM Auto Body Certification: What’s Next?
In 2011, the three major industry associations decided that OEM repair procedures should be the standard. In 2019, we’re talking about taking those repair procedures to the next level and getting that stamp of approval from the manufacturers who created them.
OEM Collision Repair Certification: Don’t Overlook Your Shop’s Electrical Power
Before starting on a path to OEM certification, make sure your shop has the electrical service to meet your equipment needs.
NORTHEAST 2017: OEMs See Certification as Future of Collision Repair
As vehicles become more complex, OEM certification will play an increasingly important role in the collision repair industry, representatives from Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda and Toyota said during a panel discussion at the 2017 NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show.
OEM Representatives to Discuss Shop Certification at NORTHEAST 2016
With representatives from Ford, Nissan, Audi, Honda and more in a discussion led by Assured Performance Network’s Aaron Clark, the presentation will provide information on taking the most effective steps to becoming certified.
Automakers Discuss Certification During SCRS’ OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit
Several automakers and their certifying partner companies joined the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) on Nov. 5 at the SEMA Show to discuss “OEM Certification Development: The Programs Behind OEM Partnership” during the 2014 SCRS OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit. The discussion was designed to help industry professionals understand what exactly goes into the
OEM, Aftermarket Clash Over Parts Certification at NACE Town Hall
A representative of an OEM and several representatives of the aftermarket debated whether certification of aftermarket crash parts is the best policy for consumers and repairers at a Town Hall at NACE Oct. 13. Panel participants included: Jim Smith of JSE Group LLC (Diamond Standard); Karen Fierst of KerenOr Consultants; Paul Massie of Ford Motor
Body Bangin’: Stand Out in a Consolidator’s Market with John Shoemaker
Micki Woods interviews John Shoemaker of BASF on how to be “elite” in a consolidator’s market.
ASE Education Foundation Honors Scott Fisler with 2023 Bryl Shoemaker Award
Fisler teaches at Milwaukee Area Technical College and is one of the ASE-certified professionals recognized annually by different segments of the automotive service and repair industry.
DCR Systems Earns Rivian Certification
DCR Systems President and CEO Michael Giarrizzo said it’s important for his company to be prepared to repair EVs properly in the future.
OEM Dealerships: Friend or Foe?
Insurers seeking out and using misinformation obtained from dealer repairers in order to deny consumers OEM-recommended repair procedures has become more commonplace.
