CCC Introduces CCC OEM Care with Participation from Eight OEMs
Solution suite enables collision repairers, insurers and auto manufacturers to collaborate on safe, quality repairs.
GM Building New Set of Requirements for Collision Certification
After announcing plans to launch a comprehensive collision certification program late last year, GM has begun building a new set of requirements by rethinking current certification program models in order to create a more complete repair experience for shops and customers.
GM’s Collision Repair Certification Program Will Measure Network Shops on Scanning, Repair Procedures
When General Motors launches its certified collision repair network later this year, body shops have told the automaker they’d like to see a program with “teeth.” It looks like GM has taken those suggestions to heart. “We are looking at a comprehensive program that is going to take into account a lot of aspects that
VIDEO: OE Certification is Not Just a Fad, Presented by Kia
In this video, BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl talks about how OE certification is not a fad and how vehicle technology and competition are driving more and more collision repair facilities to consider becoming certified by an automaker.
Assured Performance Appoints Jennifer Jarzembowski as National Director of Certification Integration
Assured Performance announced the appointment of Jennifer Jarzembowski as national director of certification integration and OEM account manager.
PPG Collision Center Certification Training Courses Keep Technicians up to Date
PPG has announced its schedule of paint technician certification classes for the remainder of the 2017 calendar year.
Parts Chain LLC Earns NSF International Automotive Parts Distributor Certification
In order to become an NSF International certified parts distributor, the locally owned and operated automotive parts distributor had to meet all certification requirements and will undergo ongoing quality system audits to maintain certification.
Should Collision Repairers Pursue OE Certification?
We believe OEM certification will become the standard in just a few short years, and only those who are making the investment and effort today will be prepared to accept the liabilities that are now beginning to be recognized and will surely grow in the future.
Kia Partners with Assured Performance to Launch Certification Program for Collision Repairers
Kia Motors America announced that it is entering into a strategic agreement with Assured Performance Network to develop, launch and manage its Recognized Collision Repair Facility program and the Kia Recognized Wholesale Dealer program.
Certification: Not Just a Fad
The technological advancements of today’s vehicles require OE certification, so it’s not going away any time soon. In fact, it may replace the DRP model one day.