INDUSTRY SPEAKS ON OEM CERTIFICATIONS
Story by ALLISON ROGERS
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certifications have been a widely discussed topic in recent years. With vehicle complexity consistently on the rise, many argue that automakers are simply doing their due diligence to ensure these high-tech systems are repaired to proper functionality, by a technician that has had the proper OEM training to do so.
At the same time, some OE repair procedures, processes and, in some cases, parts are restricted, lest you carry a certification with the OEM. This has sparked debates like the Right to Repair bill that sits before Canada’s House of Commons, among countless other debacles behind closed doors and email firewalls.
We asked collision repair industry stakeholders to submit their opinions on the value of OEM certifications. See the following pages for their comments on benefits, drawbacks, importance of certifications and more.
