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 […]
Subaru Launches Certified Collision Network with Wadsworth International
Wadsworth International announced its recent partnership with Subaru of America, Inc. to launch their official certified collision repair program. The vehicle manufacturer’s focus on the owner and brand experience was instrumental in ensuring the collision program had neutral partnerships, allowing the branding to remain indicative of the Subaru experience. “Wadsworth is honored to have been […]
Kia Partners with Assured Performance on Recognized Collision Repair Facility and Wholesale Dealer Program
Kia Motors America (KMA) announced an agreement with Assured Performance Network to develop, launch, and manage its Recognized Collision Repair Facility program and the Kia Recognized Wholesale Dealer program. KMA will be an integral strategic partner, leveraging the joint-effort collision repair facility certification services, infrastructure, and turnkey program offered by Assured Performance’s Certified Collision Repair […]
Assured Performance Announces New OEM Certification Model
The Assured Performance Network announced the official launch of an initiative referred to as “OEM Certification 2.0 – The CRP Model.” The various elements of OEM Certification 2.0 are designed to address many of the challenges and needs of the industry as we reach the next frontier in automotive technology and collision repair. The foundation […]
GM Announces Collision Repair Certification Program Launch in 2018
Will look to incorporate technologies like OnStar to communicate with customers and streamline repair process. General Motors’ Customer Care and Aftersales division announced it will launch a comprehensive collision certification program in 2018. Previously, GM has had vehicle-specific certification programs such as for various models of the Chevrolet Corvette. In 2015, GM announced an aluminum […]
Service King Achieves Honda ProFirst Certification at 70 Locations
Service King Collision Repair Centers announced 70 of its locations have officially received ProFirst Certification from Honda. “We continue to tailor our service to provide customers a best-in-class repair experience,” said Jeff McFadden, Service King President. “A core component of that is aligning our repair centers with manufacturers and their certification programs. Bolstering our lineup […]
Volvo Adds I-CAR Gold Class Requirement to Collision Repair Certification Program
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 […]
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