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NJM Earns Ninth Consecutive J.D. Power Auto Claims Certification

September 16, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

NJM Insurance Group has earned the J.D. Power Auto Claims Certification for a ninth consecutive year, satisfying 66 of 68 evaluation metrics in the 2026 audit for a 97% success rate. The program’s minimum threshold is 80%. NJM sells personal insurance directly to consumers in Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The audit itself […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Claims, J.D. Power, NJM Insurance Company

ASE Urges Technicians to Maintain or Advance Collision Repair and Refinish Certifications

June 25, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is reminding collision repair technicians and refinishers to earn, maintain or advance their ASE certifications through its four-test B-series program. ASE offers four collision repair and refinish tests: painting and refinishing (B2), non-structural analysis and damage repair (B3), structural analysis and damage repair (B4) and mechanical and electrical […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Certification

CAPA Certification Featured in ‘All Access with Andy Garcia’ Educational Segment

June 9, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) is featured in a newly released segment of “All Access with Andy Garcia,” a nationally distributed educational television series, profiling CAPA’s role as an independent standards organization for automotive replacement parts. The educational feature, embedded below, is aimed at raising consumer awareness of how those parts are tested and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Certified Automotive Parts Association, Non-OEM Parts

Rhode Island Proposes Adding ADAS to Required Auto Body Technician Certifications

June 5, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Public comment period open through June 25. Rhode Island regulators have proposed amending the state’s Motor Vehicle Body and Salvage Vehicle Repair regulation to make Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) a required category of technician certification for licensed collision repair facilities, opening a public comment period that runs through June 25, 2026. The amendment to […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Certification, Licensing, Regulations, Rhode Island

ASE Working on New ADAS Calibration Credential

May 18, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is developing a new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) calibration technician credential, the organization announced May 18. ASE said it recently concluded a week-long Job Task Analysis and Content Development Workshop to define the credential’s scope and content, with the goal of establishing a common certification standard […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, ASE, Calibration, Certification

ASE Opens Winter Registration for Certification Testing

January 15, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has opened registration for its winter certification testing period. Technicians who register by March 31 will have 90 days to schedule an appointment for their selected ASE certification tests. Registration is available at myASE.com. ASE offers three testing options: Technicians can take tests in person at more […]

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Fall ASE Certification Registration deadline December 31

December 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Last chance to register for five tests to be discontinued next year. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence announced that automotive service professionals must register for the fall ASE certification testing by Dec. 31. Those who register by the deadline will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take their selected ASE certification […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Certification

AkzoNobel Certifies 203 European Body Shops in Sustainability Program

October 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes has certified 203 body shops across 10 European countries through its Sustainable Repair Network, with another 290 active body shops that are not yet certified. The coatings manufacturer announced the milestone Oct. 19, marking more than two years since launching the initiative. The certified shops span 119 companies operating in Denmark, Finland, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Certification, Europe, Sustainability

ASE, Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Partner to Support Certified Automotive Professionals

September 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation announced Tuesday a partnership to provide financial assistance to ASE-certified professionals and their families during emergencies. The collaboration, called “Support Beyond Certification,” will coordinate outreach to ASE’s certified professionals about AACF’s emergency financial assistance programs for automotive aftermarket workers facing illness, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, ASE, Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation, Certification

I-CAR Canada Expands Partnership with CWB to Increase Collision Repair Industry Access to Welding Certification

June 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

I-CAR Canada announced the next phase of its partnership with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB Group) to expand access to welding training and certification for collision repair professionals across the country, including those in remote and underserved regions. This collaboration combines CWB Group’s expertise in welding with I-CAR Canada’s commitment to complete, safe, and quality […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Canada, Canadian Welding Bureau, Certification, I-CAR Canada

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