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Property Damage Appraisers Certifies Franchisees in Recreational Vehicle Estimating

June 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Property Damage Appraisers (PDA) announced that its appraisal staff is now certified through the company’s Recreational Vehicle (RV) Certification Program. The specialized training focuses on writing estimates for recreational vehicles including Class A, B, C and Super C motor homes, 5th wheel campers, travel trailers, toy haulers, pop-up campers, truck campers and camper trailers. “PDA […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Property Damage Appraisers

Sherwin-Williams Announces Advanced Painter Certification Course Eligible for I-CAR Credit

May 19, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced an expanded Advanced Painter Certification course for collision repair professionals. The course is designed to provide participants with state-of-the-industry expertise on OE color trends and innovations. More information about the course is available online. “Unique OEM colors and specialty finishes change each year, so this class is built to adapt,” said […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, I-CAR, Sherwin-Williams

Interview: Chris Evans, State Farm Insurance

May 18, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Chris Evans State Farm Interview

Chris Evans, Claim Consultant, explains State Farm’s recent decision to require I-CAR’s Welding program for collision repair facilities on its Select Service referral program. In April, State Farm Insurance announced it would begin requiring collision repair shops that participate in its Select Service referral program to have technicians with the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Certification, I-CAR, Interview, State Farm, Welding

Auto Body Smart Parts Earns NSF Automotive Parts Distributor Certification

May 12, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto Body Smart Parts logo

Auto Body Smart Parts, an aftermarket automotive distributor based in Orem, Utah has earned certification from the NSF Automotive Parts Distributor Certification Program. To earn certification, Auto Body Smart Parts successfully met all of NSF’s requirements which include having effective records management and inventory tracking systems to track orders and parts through the supply chain […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Non-OEM Parts, NSF International

Tesla to Open Company-Owned Body Shops

May 4, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tesla letter

Move to “significantly improve” the customer experience for body repair. Will also expand certified network. In a letter to investors accompanying the release of its first quarter earnings yesterday, Tesla Motors announced it would open its own body shops later this year. Tesla currently sells and services its vehicles itself and the company has a […]

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NSF Announces PAM’s Auto First to Receive Recycling Certification, Launches Automotive Mirror Registration

April 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF International announced it has issued its first automotive recycler certification to PAM’s Auto, an auto parts distributor located in St. Cloud, Minn. PAM’s Auto met all requirements for NSF International automotive recycler certification including traceability, labeling and grading. NSF International’s automotive recycler certification provides independent third-party confirmation that automotive recyclers meet federal, state and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Non-OEM Parts, NSF International

PPG Certification Training Programs Evolve to Address New Technology

April 27, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG Certified Technician logo

PPG continues to address evolving automotive refinish technologies with ongoing comprehensive certification training programs designed to keep paint technicians at the forefront of the industry. As OEMs introduce more complex and exotic finishes, PPG is making sure refinish technicians are prepared to meet the challenges the new finishes present. “Maintaining alignment with the industry, PPG […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, PPG Industries

State Farm Adds Welding Certification Requirement for Select Service Collision Repair Shops

April 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repair facilities must have steel requirement completed by end of 2017. State Farm announced that the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) Welding Training & Certification for collision repairers is now a requirement to participate in its Select Service Program. Training will be delivered by I-CAR and offered at special pricing for network members. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, I-CAR, State Farm, Welding

NSF Certifies More Than 340 Collision Repair Parts for Australian Market, Introduces Recycler Certification

April 10, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF Australia Label

NSF International announced it has certified more than 340 automotive aftermarket collision repair parts for the Australian market. NSF International‘s certification program is designed to ensure that the parts are equivalent in form, fit and function to the original equipment (OE) service parts in Australia and that they meet NSF International’s other rigorous certification requirements […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Certification, Non-OEM Parts, NSF International, Recycler

CAPA Tops 10 Million Certified Lighting Part Milestone

February 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced today it reached a major milestone in January when over 10 million lighting parts achieved CAPA Certification. This number includes headlamps, tail lamps, fog lamps, and reflectors. In 2016, CAPA certified 647 unique exterior lighting part numbers–the greatest number of lights in a single year since lighting parts […]

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

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