The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that its Gold Class designation been selected as a requirement for collision repair shops to participate in the Volvo Certified Collision Facility (VCCF) Program. “I-CAR commends Volvo and its commitment to requiring the Gold Class designation for its network repairers,” said John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO […]
Assured Performance Announces Clinics
Assured Performance announced they are introducing a series of educational clinics across the United States to instruct Certified shops on the intricacies of their Certified Collision Care Business Operating Model. The series will be initially delivered in 4-hour clinics entitled: “20/20 Vision -The Operating Model for a Certified Collision Care Provider”. During each clinic, attendees […]
AASP/NJ’s 40th Annual NORTHEAST Trade Show Features Shop Certification Forums
Following the success of last year’s “Body Shop Certification and You” discussion panel at NORTHEAST 2016, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) is expanding the discussion to a four-session series to gain perspectives from all parties involved in the repair certification process: The OEMs, the tooling and equipment providers, and the shops themselves. […]
AIA Canada Launches Collision Repair Facility Accreditation Program
Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP) seeks to offer collision repair facilities audited accreditation that meets both industry defined and Canadian OEM requirements. The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced the official launch of the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). The development of the program was announced by AIA in May. According to […]
Mopar Launches OEM Collision Repair Parts Consumer Awareness Campaign
FCA US LLC’s Mopar brand is rolling out a new awareness campaign designed to both inform consumers of their “Right to Request” OEM collision repair parts and to highlight the benefits of choosing Mopar products over the aftermarket for collision repairs. The initiative includes a new informational ad, embedded below, that details the rights of […]
AASP-MN to Host Peer-to-Peer Learning and Networking Events
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) has two peer-to-peer learning and networking events scheduled this fall for mechanical and collision repair facility operators. The first, a Mech XChange targeted for mechanical-division members, will take place on September 27, from 4 – 6 p.m., at IDENTIFIX in Roseville, Minn. In this session, attendees […]
Interview: Mark Mandl, Ford Motor Company
Mark Mandl, Collision Marketing Manager for Ford Motor Company provides an update on the F-150 collision repair program, certification and repair costs. The official announcement in January 2014 by Ford Motor Company that its 2015 Ford F-150 would include an aluminum-intensive body structure was the culmination of years of planning by the vehicle manufacturer. Moving […]
Collision Repair Networks Support AIA Canada Accreditation Program
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced that the collision repair networks Assured Automotive, CARSTAR Canada, CSN Collision Centres and Fix Auto Canada have declared their support for the upcoming Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). Comprising over half of the collision repair business in Canada, the networks have unanimously voiced their backing for […]
Automotive Industries Association of Canada to Launch Collision Repair Industry Accreditation Program
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced May 13 that it will be launching a nation-wide collision repair facility accreditation program in the fall of 2016. Tony Canade, AIA Canada Chair and President of Assured Automotive, provided some background on the decision, “The industry is seeing a rapid growth in OE certified repair network […]
American Honda Launches Consumer Collision Repair Video
American Honda Motor Co, Inc. launched of a new consumer-oriented video entitled, ProFirst – Quality Collision Repair. The video can be seen at American Honda’s consumer web site, and is embedded below. The video compares a collision between two Acura MDX vehicles, one a standard production vehicle and the other, an identical vehicle that was […]
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