Jerry’s ABRA Auto Body & Glass Earns Honda ProFirst Certification
The certification “provides confidence to Honda and Acura vehicle owners that the proper tools, equipment and training are in place for the repair center to perform high-quality auto body repairs.”
Ford Motor Company of Canada Launches Body Shop Certification Program with Certified Collision Care
The Ford National Body Shop Network program was created to promote certified dealership and independent collision repair providers to Ford vehicle owners and insurers.
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.
Certified Collision Group and Enterprise Rent-A-Car Enter into Strategic Alliance
This agreement leverages the support of Enterprise’s growing ARMS Business Solutions technology offerings to benefit CCG affiliate collision repair locations across the country.
American Honda Announces Launch of ProFirst Quarterly Magazine
The focus of ProFirst Quarterly is to promote the ProFirst certified program and promote the complete and correct collision repair of all Honda and Acura automobiles.
Certified Collision Group Launches Aggressive National Expansion
CCG added an additional 18 new affiliate locations along with securing 93 additional DRP agreements during Q3, expanding its countrywide network towards their goal of 100-plus locations by year-end 2016.
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.
Assured Performance OEM Certification Symposium to be Held at NACE | CARS Aug. 10-11
The symposium will offer an in-depth, hands-on review of special certification-based marketing and sales programs that are solely available through OEM certification programs.
Automotive Industries Association of Canada to Launch Accreditation Program for Collision Industry
Program is in response to a considerable number of major networks and MSOs from the Canadian industry asking for a neutral and cost-effective way to get their shops accredited against OE certification programs.
Maaco of New Hampton Becomes First in Network to Earn OEM Certification
The I-CAR Gold shop was recruited by Honda after a visit showed that they had the equipment, personnel, and facility capable of performing at the high level of quality required by the program.
Editor’s Notes 2.0: Can You Recommend a Body Shop?
I have a problem when friends and fellow office workers who have had an accident come to me asking for a referral: I don’t know what to tell them.
