The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced it will be holding a training seminar titled, “OEM Certification Success: Dos and Don’ts,” presented by Dave Gruskos of Reliable Automotive Equipment on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Clark, N.J.
Over the past few years, OEM certifications have become increasingly crucial to the success of collision repair facilities. In today’s environment, OEM certifications are a necessity for facilities that want to stand out from the shop down the street.
Gruskos is a recognized speaker who frequently presents at AASP/NJ’s NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show and SEMA. He will cover a list of topics related to OEM certification including:
- Establishing and maintaining partnerships with the OEMs and sponsoring dealers
- Tool and equipment specifications
- The role of the customer
- The who, when, where, how and how much of training
- Blueprinting for repairs
- Repair procedures
Dennis Cataldo, Jr., collision chairman of AASP/NJ, recommends all repairers take the opportunity to attend this valuable training course.
“With technology evolving more and more, we will fall behind if we don’t put in the work to keep up,” said Cataldo. “AASP/NJ continuously works to bring valuable training to its membership to help them stay ahead and remain successful. We want all shop owners to take advantage of the training as it’s a good idea to get out there and find out what you don’t know.”
This meeting is free to AASP/NJ members in good standing; non-members pay $75 per person.
For more information about AASP/NJ and to learn how to join the association, visit aaspnj.org.
