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AMECA Selects Hansen VTF to Support Automotive Lighting Certification Program

January 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Automotive Manufacturer Equipment Compliance Agency, Inc. (AMECA) announced that Hansen VTF will perform the vehicle test fits for automotive lighting components in the AMECA Automotive Lighting ISO-Certification (A2LA) program. As part of AMECA’s continuing improvement for its A2LA accredited automotive lighting ISO-Certification, AMECA choose Hansen VTF because of their experience, knowledge and reputation. Having […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Automotive Manufacturer Equipment Compliance Agency, Certification, Hansen VTF, Non-OEM Parts

Assured Performance Launches Repair Documentation System and Certified Repair Program

November 5, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Assured Performance, announced the release of their patent pending repair documentation system, RepairDOC, after years of development and several months of multiple pilot field tests.  RepairDOC is integrated with key data sources needed to provide a seamless and highly efficient method to electronically document every aspect of how a repair was performed, with what, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network, Certification

Team PRP and Gold Standard Suspension Parts Partner on Recycled Suspension Certification

October 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Team PRP, the group of independent automotive recyclers, announced a strategic partnership with Gold Standard Suspension Parts, a certification lab headquartered in Naples, Fla. Gold Standard Suspension Parts has developed a certification process for recycled OEM suspension parts, creating a cost-effective solution for the automotive industry, thereby providing certified quality recycled OEM parts for the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Certification, Gold Standard Suspension Parts, Recycled Parts, Team PRP

CAPA Announces New Automotive Glass Standard

September 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

New standard includes ADAS functionality not included in Federal safety standards. The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced that its Technical Committee has approved the CAPA 801 Standard for the certification of automotive glass. The standard, the first in the industry for independently produced aftermarket glass, currently applies to windshields but may be expanded to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Auto Glass, Certification, Certified Automotive Parts Association, Non-OEM Parts

ASE Announces Conference on ADAS Technician Assessment

August 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

ASE announced it will conduct a conference in mid-September to determine how technicians can be accurately and fairly assessed for competency in diagnosing, repairing, replacing and calibrating Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) and components. In its announcement, ASE said that the structure of different manufacturers’ advanced driver assistance systems, the procedures to calibrate the systems, […]

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

CAPA Reaffirms Commitment to the Collision Repair Industry

June 26, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

In the wake of NSF announcement that it is discontinuing its collision repair crash parts and business certification programs, the Certified Automotive Parts Association announced it remains committed to the industry. The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) is reassuring the collision repair industry it will continue its mission to ensure that certified non-OEM collision repair […]

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

ARA Steps Up in Response to NSF Exit from Automotive Recycler Certification Program

June 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that in response to the recent announcement from NSF International that, effective September 30, NSF will exit the Automotive Parts Certification business, ARA is taking immediate steps to mitigate the impact this will have on the professional automotive recycling industry.   “ARA recognizes the serious time and finances that many […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, Certification, NSF International

NSF Discontinues Collision Repair Parts and Business Certification Programs

June 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF International

NSF International announced it will discontinue its automotive certification programs in September. NSF International yesterday announced it will discontinue its Automotive Parts Certification program and affiliated automotive certification and registration programs, effective September 30, 2019. Certified parts manufactured on or before that date will be considered “NSF certified” for the lifetime of the part. A […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Australia, Certification, Certified Automotive Parts Association, China, MQVP, Non-OEM Parts, NSF International

NSF Certifies Seven Crash Champions Collision Repair Shop Locations in Chicago Market

February 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF International has certified seven Crash Champions locations throughout the Chicago area. NSF International’s independent, third-party collision repair shop certification assesses and evaluates a shop’s ability to meet specific quality, operations, and training and technical service requirements. These requirements include following original equipment (OE) repair procedures, providing exemplary customer service, assessing staff competency, ensuring the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Crash Champions, Illinois, NSF International

CAPA Celebrates 100 Million Certified Collision Repair Parts Milestone

January 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced that it has certified over 100 million aftermarket collision repair parts since 1990. Samples of the 100 million parts were all tested and certified to CAPA standards by Intertek that operates the CAPA certification program around the world. The standards include those for metal, plastic, nonwoven fabric, lighting, […]

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

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