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Interview: Gary Ledoux, American Honda

May 11, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CollisionWeek Exclusive Interview with Gary Ledoux of American Honda

American Honda launched its ProFirst certification program for collision repair facilities last year. In our exclusive video interview, CollisionWeek sat down with Ledoux who provided an update on the program. Last spring, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced the launch of its ProFirst Certified Body Shop program in the U.S. In our video below, Gary […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: American Honda Motor Company, Gary Ledoux, Interview, OEM Certification

New York Maaco Shop First in Network to Earn OEM Certification

April 7, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Maaco of New Hampton, in New Hampton, N.Y., has become the first Maaco location to earn an OEM certification with their completion of the Honda ProFirst program. The I-CAR Gold facility was recruited by Honda after a visit showed that they had the equipment, personnel, and facility capable of performing at the high level of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: MAACO, New York, OEM Certification

OEM Representatives to Discuss Collision Repair Certification at NORTHEAST Trade Show

January 25, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Services Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced it has invited leading vehicle manufacturers to discuss OEM collision repair certification programs at the Annual NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show. The show will be held on March 18-20 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J. The presentation will included representatives from Ford, Nissan, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Northeast Trade Show, OEM Certification

Certified Collision Group Announces Addition of Arizona and California MSOs

January 11, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Certified Collision Group logo

The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced that two multiple collision repair shop operators (MSOs) have joined the group’s 1stCERTIFIED initiative. CCG now operates in five states with more than 34 locations. The new additions include Brighton Collision Centers in Arizona, and Alioto’s Garage in Northern California. Brighton Collision Centers, began operating in 2005 with its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Collision Group, OEM Certification

Cadillac to Launch Aluminum Collision Repair Network

December 2, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cadillac CT6

Program open to both dealer an independent repair facilities. Includes specific facility, training and equipment requirements to repair the Cadillac CT6 along with annual on-site audits. General Motors (NYSE:GM) announced the launch of its Cadillac Aluminum Repair Network in conjunction with the upcoming production of the Cadillac CT6 at the end of 2015. The Cadillac […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Aluminum, Cadillac, Interview, OEM Certification

GM Introduces Refinish Technician Certification Program

December 3, 1999 By CollisionWeek Editor

Working with Paint Suppliers, GM develops Performance-Based Certification General Motors, working with leading paint suppliers, has developed a performance-based certification process for their dealership refinishing technicians. The new program was designed from the ground up to help ensure consistent refinish quality on GM vehicles. Brian Dotterer of GM’s Collision Repair Tech Center explained the new […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, General Motors, OEM Certification, Refinish

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