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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

DriveCRASH

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

Mitchell Announces Partnership with Drew Technologies for OEM Collision Repair Scanning

July 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell and Drew Technologies Partnership

Enhancements from Drew extend Mitchell Diagnostics with new MD-OEM option. Approved for use in GM Collision Repair Network. Mitchell today announced a partnership with Drew Technologies, an Opus IVS Company, under which Drew Technologies scanning and diagnostic technology and services will be available via the Mitchell Diagnostics (MD) system. The new enhancements offer vehicle scanning […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advance Driver Assistance Systems, Agreements Signed, Diagnostics, Drew Technologies, General Motors, Mitchell International, OEM Certification, Opus Group AB, Recalibration

AirPro Offers No-Cost Tool for OEM Certified Collision Repair Facilities

July 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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AirPro Diagnostics announced today the successful completion of its pricing pilot and is officially offering a $0.00 cost tool or set-up fee. This pricing model is being offered to qualified collision repairers and to every shop that holds any OEM certifications. AirPro has been tested and approved by OEMs and meets the rigorous manufacturer requirements […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, OEM Certification

Porsche Introduces Auto Insurance Program in Illinois and Oregon

June 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Porsche Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) and Mile Auto, Inc. announced the launch of Porsche Auto Insurance to deliver tailored insurance rates to Porsche drivers. Among the benefits pitched to prospective customers are the vehicle manufacturer’s collision repair certification program and the use of OEM parts. The insurance program limiting costs to actual miles driven, plus […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Auto Insurance, Mile Auto, OEM Certification, Porsche

BASF Canada Partners with BMW on Training Course

June 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Canada and BMW have collaborated on a brand new training course on BMW frozen finishes that will be taught for the first time this summer. The new course, titled BMW Frozen Finishes (RFN 912), was designed to provide BMW Certified Collision Repair Centers (CCRCs) the knowledge, processes and tools to properly repair matte finishes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BASF, BMW, Canada, OEM Certification, Training Schedule

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