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GM Announces Collision Repair Certification Program Launch in 2018

July 25, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Will look to incorporate technologies like OnStar to communicate with customers and streamline repair process.

General Motors’ Customer Care and Aftersales division announced it will launch a comprehensive collision certification program in 2018. Previously, GM has had vehicle-specific certification programs such as for various models of the Chevrolet Corvette. In 2015, GM announced an aluminum repair network certification program for the Cadillac CT6.

General Motors logo“Today’s certification programs have to evolve to keep up with the rapid-fire pace of technological innovation in the auto industry, especially in areas like safety systems,” said John Eck, collision manager, GM Customer Care and Aftersales.

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