OEM Certification Is a ‘Culture Shift’ for Auto Body Shops
A March 17 panel discussion on OEM certification touched on the elephant in the room for the auto body industry: the disparity between shops that have invested in the training, tooling and equipment to perform proper repairs on today’s vehicles, and those that haven’t.
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.
Martin Senour Paints Expands Pro//BASE Certification Courses Offered in Q2 Training Schedule
Martin Senour Paints has announced its 2018 second-quarter training schedule, with an expanded selection of Pro//BASE certification training courses to be held in Dallas, Philadelphia and Reno.
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
Sherwin-Williams Q2 Training Schedule Emphasizes Hands-on Application and Certification
Sherwin-Williams has announced its second-quarter training schedule, which features courses held at training centers across the country.
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.
Aftermarket Parts: Intertek to Run CAPA Certification Program
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) and Intertek, a global provider of quality-assurance testing, have entered into a license agreement granting Intertek exclusive rights to operate the CAPA certification program around the world.
NSF International Partners with Industry Experts to Grow its Collision Repair Certification Program
NSF International recently partnered with industry experts Keith Risley and German Mejia to help grow its collision repair certification program.
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.
Pacific Auto Company Earns Automotive Parts Distributor Certifications from NSF International
Pacific Auto Company, a Los Angeles-based distributor of auto body and cooling parts, recently earned automotive parts distributor certification from NSF International for its California locations in North Hollywood, Ontario, Orange and Paramount.
