Repair facility enrollment is open. Mitchell International will serve as network administrator. General Motors’ Customer Care and Aftersales division officially announced the launch of its collision repair network at NACE Automechanika Atlanta. Collision repair facilities interested in participating in the GM network can find more information and enroll online According to GM, its network is […]
CCC Introduces OEM Care Solution
Solution suite enables collision repairers, insurers, and auto manufacturers to collaborate. CCC Information Services Inc. announced today the availability of CCC OEM Care, a suite of solutions that support OEM certification programs and enable collision repairers, insurers, and auto manufacturers to collaborate on safe, quality repairs. Included in the suite are CCC Shop Locator, CCC […]
Interview: John Lancaster, Subaru of America and Livia Guarnieri, Wadsworth International
Lancaster and Guarnieri detail plans for Subaru’s collision repair certification program. Subaru of America announced in March that it was partnering with Wadsworth International to launch the vehicle manufacturer’s certified collision repair program. In our video interview, John Lancaster, from Subaru and Livia Guarnieri, with Wadsworth International provide details about the program that will be […]
Toyota Announces Certified Collision Shops of Year
Toyota Certified Collision Centers (TCCC) recently presented the 2017 Shop of the Year awards to three of its certified collision centers. The recipients are: Balise Collision Center – Balise Toyota of Warwick – Warwick, R.I. Bennett Collision Center – Bennett Toyota – Allentown, Pa. Precision Toyota of Tucson Collision Center – Tucson, Ariz. This is […]
NY Mercedes Dealer and North State Custom Settle Second Lawsuit
In what might be the final chapter in the parties’ continuing legal saga, Celebrity Auto of Westchester LLC d/b/a Mercedes-Benz of Goldens Bridge and North State Autobahn Inc. d/b/a North State Custom announced that they have settled their second lawsuit against each other. In 2017, North State Custom filed a lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz of Goldens […]
CARSTAR and Assured Performance Announce Agreement on OEM Certification Program
Initiative designed to accelerate OEM collision repair certification adoption and compliance by CARSTAR stores CARSTAR and Assured Performance announced they will provide a special OEM certification initiative and bundled services to CARSTAR locations across North America. The new initiative leverages Assured Performance tools and resources for CARSTAR store owners to help accelerate adoption and compliance […]
BMW Expands Certified Collision Repair Center Program to Independent Repairers
BMW announced it will expand it Certified Collision Repair Center program to independent repair facilities from its current limit to dealer-owned collision repair centers. According to BMW, currently more than half of BMW U.S. dealerships own and operate a BMW Certified Collision Repair Center, meaning they meet rigorous BMW standards for training, parts, equipment, and […]
Subaru Launches Certified Collision Network with Wadsworth International
Wadsworth International announced its recent partnership with Subaru of America, Inc. to launch their official certified collision repair program. The vehicle manufacturer’s focus on the owner and brand experience was instrumental in ensuring the collision program had neutral partnerships, allowing the branding to remain indicative of the Subaru experience. “Wadsworth is honored to have been […]
Kia Partners with Assured Performance on Recognized Collision Repair Facility and Wholesale Dealer Program
Kia Motors America (KMA) announced an agreement with Assured Performance Network to develop, launch, and manage its Recognized Collision Repair Facility program and the Kia Recognized Wholesale Dealer program. KMA will be an integral strategic partner, leveraging the joint-effort collision repair facility certification services, infrastructure, and turnkey program offered by Assured Performance’s Certified Collision Repair […]
Assured Performance Announces New OEM Certification Model
The Assured Performance Network announced the official launch of an initiative referred to as “OEM Certification 2.0 – The CRP Model.” The various elements of OEM Certification 2.0 are designed to address many of the challenges and needs of the industry as we reach the next frontier in automotive technology and collision repair. The foundation […]