First Steps: Burwell Autobody in London, Ont. becomes first VinFast certified shop in North America
London, Ontario — Burwell Autobody in London, Ont. has officially made history as the first collision repair centre in North America to secure approval from VinFast into its certified collision repair network. The shop’s parent company, AutoCanada, announced the news via LinkedIn last week, noting the significant accomplishment of Burwell Autobody becoming the first repair […]
Specialty Services: Excellence Auto Collision achieves Rivian certification
Scarborough, Ontario — AutoCanada proudly announced via LinkedIn Thursday that Excellence Auto Collision in Scarborough, Ont. has officially become a Rivian Certified Collision Centre. “Congratulations Peter Woo, Mark Millson, Glenn Yatabe and the entire Excellence Auto Collision team on the newest addition to your current OEM repair certifications,” the MSO group wrote of its GTA-based […]
EV Exclusivity: Most Canadian Ford dealers now certified to sell EVs, following tense negotiation period
Toronto, Ontario — It appears that most Canadian Ford dealers have finally gotten on board with the OEM’s Model e electric vehicle certification, following several months of negotiations surrounding this pricy piece of accreditation. Ford Canada says that 80 percent of its 440 Canadian dealers have now signed up for the certification, which has been […]
Watching your Glass: Ford launches U.S. certified glass network
Detroit, Michigan — Ford officially broke ground on Monday with a new certified repair network intended to directly service the automotive glass repair industry in the U.S. The industry-leading OEM said the Ford Certified Glass Network (FCGN) will offer participating glass repair shops process coaching aimed at ensuring the safe and proper installation of original […]
‘A Win for All Parties’: Ford Canada to direct paint warranties to Ford Certified Collision Network facilities
Toronto, Ontario — Effective January 1, 2022, Ford Canada said all its warranty paint repairs are to be performed at a Ford-certified collision network facility, if one is located within 80 kilometres of the servicing dealership. According to Ford, the new policy “supports collision repair facilities that have made the investments in tools, equipment and […]
Top Torch: Pro Spot SP-5.3 MIG welder achieves Volkswagen approval
Toronto, Ontario — Pro Spot International is excited to announce that the company’s SP-5.3 MIG welder has been officially approved for use on all Volkswagen repairs going forward. Pro Spot’s multi-process double pulse MIG welder was introduced three years ago and has since been approved for use on aluminum, steel and MIG brazing (CUSI) repairs. […]
The Tesla Tick: CSN Champlain earns Tesla certification
Moncton New Brunswick — CSN Champlain, a family-owned collision centre in Moncton, N.B. recently became the only Tesla certified collision repair facility in the province of New Brunswick. “This certification means a lot to us and to the team,” said Mandie Barkhouse, co-owner of CSN Champlain. “I’m so proud of our staff for accomplishing this, […]
Audi’s Authorization: OEM selects DEKRA as partner for Audi Authorized Collision Repair program
Atlanta, Georgia — Audi of America announced yesterday it has selected DEKRA North America as its partner for the Audi Authorized Collision Repair (AACR) program. DEKRA will work with the OEM’s authorized collision repair program with a focus on compliance, program management, and reporting. It will also audit new facilities in order to grow the […]
Baker’s Dozen: CSN Zenetec celebrates 13th OEM certification with Tesla seal
Barrie, Ontario — CSN Zenetec has achieved Tesla certification, adding a 13th OEM cert to the collision centre’s roster. Greg Sherman, business development manager at CSN Zenetec, said the facility opted for Tesla OEM certification to bring much-needed service to Tesla owners in the Barrie area. “There was no one available to service Teslas in […]
Preferred Promotion: Nissan U.S. announces success in consumer push toward certified collision network
Orange County, California — Assured Performance network’s U.S. branch has announced a “successful” Nissan campaign pitching certified bodyshops to nearly four million Nissan and 500,000 Infiniti customers. Assured Performance said the campaign results in a “tenfold increase” in the number of hits on the OEM’s shop locator tool. The automaker’s consumer awareness campaign aims to […]
