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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

Interview: Jack Rozint, Mitchell International

May 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Jack Rozint Mitchell International Interview

Rozint discusses the information provider’s work administering the General Motors Collision Repair Network, how technology trends such as artificial intelligence, are influencing the industry and ADAS recalibration. In yet another sign that the role of information providers in the collision repair industry is changing, last year, General Motors announced that it had chosen Mitchell International […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Diagnostics, General Motors, Interview, Mitchell International, OEM Certification, Recalibration

AMi Announces Two New FCA Collision Repair Certification Marketing Courses Available

May 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announces the release of two new FCA online marketing courses. The release includes, “How to Create a Compelling Message when Marketing your FCA Certification” and “Marketing your FCA Certification.” These courses are designed to assist FCA Certified Collision Repair Shops maximize their FCA certification investment by understanding the most effective […]

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

AirPro Diagnostics Approved for Subaru Collision Repair Network

March 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics is proud to announce that Subaru engineers have tested, certified and approved the AirPro scan tool for use by Subaru Certified Collision Network participants. Subaru is the latest manufacturer, following a similar announcement by General Motors last week, to test and validate that AirPro’s comprehensive scanning and service solution meets their requirements.  “This […]

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

AirPro Meets GM Collision Repair Network Requirements

March 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced that General Motors engineers at its Global Technical Center in Warren, Mich., tested the AirPro scan tool utilizing GM GDS 2 software and certified that the system meets GM requirements for their network of collision repairers.  AirPro Diagnostics provides remote OEM diagnostic scanning, programming, safety system and ADAS calibrations servicing all makes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Approvals, General Motors, OEM Certification

Toyota Canada Selects Certified Collision Care to Manage Collision Repair Certification Programs

March 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Toyota Canada has selected Certified Collision Care, the Canadian division of Assured Performance Network, as their strategic partner to administer and manage the Toyota Certified Collision Centre and Lexus Certified Collision Centre programs. The programs are open to dealership and independent collision repair facilities across Canada. Participation in the Toyota and Lexus Certified Collision Centre […]

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

Interview: John Eck, General Motors

February 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

John Eck Interview on GM Collision Repair Network

Eck discusses details of General Motors Collision Repair Network and how it is designed to improve the quality and safety of collision repairs. In August, General Motors officially announced that enrollment was open for its long anticipated collision repair network. While the vehicle manufacturer has had vehicle specific certification programs in the past, including for […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: General Motors, Interview, OEM Certification

AASP/NJ Board Member Delivers OEM Certification Prep to Fellow Members

January 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

On January 24, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) hosted “OEM Certifications: Not Just a Fad,” given by AASP/NJ Board member Dave Gruskos, president of Reliable Automotive Equipment at his facility in Belford, N.J. Gruskos gave an eye-opening look into the challenges and benefits associated with applying for OEM certification while […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, OEM Certification

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