Manufacturer announced new in-house collision repair facility certification program. Ford Motor Company today announced that it will launch its new Ford Certified Collision Network (FCCN) in January. The Ford- managed network will replace its existing National Body Shop Network (NBSN) that has been administered by the Assured Performance Network. According to Ford, this new network […]
VeriFacts Named Audit & Inspection Vendor for Mitchell OEM Collision Repair Network Solutions
Mitchell announced it has signed a partnership agreement with VeriFacts Automotive for it to provide audit and inspection field services in support of Mitchell’s OEM Collision Repair Network solutions, which are offered to auto manufacturers (OEMs), fleets, and other industry participants. “Proper and safe repair is a central tenet of Mitchell’s strategic direction. In new […]
GM Announces Collision Repair Network Has Nearly 1,000 Dealer and Independent Facilities Enrolled
Manufacturer also shares repair procedures for 2019 Silverado 1500 at SEMA show. General Motors’ Customer Care and Aftersales division announced that in just a few short months since it launched, nearly 1,000 dealers and repair facilities have begun enrollment in the GM Collision Repair Network to help with safe and proper repair of GM vehicles. […]
GM Launches New Collision Repair Network
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 […]