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I-CAR Announces Expanded Partnership with Audi for Collision Repair Network Training

June 30, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) today announced a partnership with Audi of America’s Collision Repair Network, where I-CAR will deliver expanded training to all new Network members as Audi seeks to augment the knowledge of technicians and shop management. I-CAR Gold Class certification has been required for any member of Audi’s Collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Audi, I-CAR, OEM Certification

AMi Expands FCA Certified Collision Network Online Training

June 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announced today it will be expanding the FCA Certified Collision Network’s online training to include technical topics and requirements. The new online course, FCA Driver Assistance Systems will be combined with wiTech 2.0 Fundamentals, wiTech 2.0 Flashing an ECU, and How to Use Tech Authority to create the new technician […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Management Institute, FCA, OEM Certification

Holden Expands Certified Collision Repair Network to Include HSV & Chevrolet Vehicles in Australia

May 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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GM Holden announced the expansion of its Certified Repairer Network to include all past and present HSV vehicles along with GM vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado and Camaro that are currently being sold by HSV. Due to the nature of HSV vehicles, only repair shops that have gained the I-CAR Gold Class standard are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, General Motors, Gold Class, Holden, HSV, I-CAR Australia, OEM Certification

Toyota Announces Certified Collision Centers of the Year Recipients

March 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

For the 18th consecutive year, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA), has awarded three collision centers as Toyota Certified Collision Centers (TCCC) of the Year. This national award is based on a 12-month evaluation of customer satisfaction, collision sales growth, employee certifications, and benchmark achievements. The recipients are: Balise Collision Center/Balise Toyota of Warwick, Warwick, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, OEM Certification, Toyota Motor Sales

Certified Collision Care to Manage Honda and Acura ProFirst Collision Repair Facility Program in Canada

November 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Honda Canada has selected Certified Collision Care, the Canadian division of Assured Performance Network, as their exclusive strategic partner to administer and manage the Honda and Acura ProFirst Collision Repair Facility Program. The program will identify, certify, and promote dealership and independent facilities as collision repair providers of choice, to Honda and Acura drivers across […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acura, Agreements Signed, Assured Performance Network, Canada, Certified Collision Care, Honda, OEM Certification

Volkswagen Announces Free Towing to Certified Collision Repair Facility, Parts Restrictions Starting in January

October 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Volkswagen announced October 1 to its Certified Collision Repair Facility (CCRF) participants that Volkswagen customers, in warranty or not, can receive a free courtesy tow to the nearest VW certified collision center. Starting in January 2020, Volkswagen customers who are subscribed to its Car-Net service will have access automatically, or they can call Volkswagen Roadside […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: OEM Certification, OEM Parts, Towing, Volkswagen

Tesla Launches Insurance in California

August 29, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle manufacturer says it will expand insurance to other states in the future. In a blog post yesterday, Tesla announced it was introducing Tesla Insurance to owners in California. Elon Musk, the founder of the electric vehicle manufacturer, had announced during an earnings conference call in April that the company was planning to offer an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, OEM Certification, Tesla

Interview: Ken Park, Volvo Cars USA

August 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ken Park Volvo Interview

Park details the Volvo Certified Collision Facility program requirements, Volvo Accident Advisor and other enhancements to the program designed to benefit vehicle owners needing collision repair. Over the last few months, Volvo Cars USA, has announced several initiatives to support vehicle owners and its collision repair certification program including structural parts restrictions, an Accident Advisor […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Interview, OEM Certification, Volvo

BASF to Release New Tool to Support Collision Repair Shops Alignment with OEMs

August 9, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Refinish has released a new OEM Sales Toolbox to guide collision repair shops through the process of building a solid strategy that aligns with the growing OEM influence in the industry. The new tool will leverage vehicle registration information to help shops estimate the market potential of various OEM collision programs in their market. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, OEM Certification

Drew Technologies Diagnostics Approved for Honda’s ProFirst Certified Network

August 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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DriveCRASH, Drew Technologies’ collision-focused diagnostic platform, has been accepted by American Honda’s ProFirst Certified Collision Network for complete vehicle scanning. DriveCRASH utilizes Honda’s Diagnostic Software (HDS/i-HDS) in conjunction with DrewTech’s CarDAQ-Plus3 J2534 vehicle communication hardware interface to accurately provide the following vehicle data through remote scanning services: All modules DTC scans using HDS/i-HDS Passenger Seat […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Honda Motor Company, Approvals, Drew Technologies, OEM Certification

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