Proud Partners: OEConnection acquires VeriFacts Automotive
Cleveland, Ohio — OEConnection (OEC) has acquired VeriFacts Automotive, Repairer Driven News reported Friday. OEC Collision Vice President and General Manager Bill Lopez confirmed the acquisition in an email to Repairer Driven News, stating his company “saw an opportunity to join forces and create a flexible and dynamic solution for the Certified Repair Network space […]
Guild 21: Today’s webinar to discuss AI in repair process
Newport Beach, California — The Guild 21 Webinar on July 8 will feature the president of SCG Management Consultants, Sean Carey, who will do a 90-minute presentation on “A Safe & Proper RepAIr Using AI.” The Guild 21 Webinar is hosted by an industry consultant and professional speaker, George Avery, Senior Vice-President of Verifacts, Gabriel […]
New Management: GM announces administrative changes to U.S. collision network, no changes in Canada
Detroit, Michigan — Mitchell will continue to manage General Motors’ Canadian certified collision repair network, despite the OEM’s decision to shift management of its U.S. certified auto body network from Mitchell to VeriFacts Automotive. In the U.S., VeriFacts will now oversee the General Motors Collision Repair Network (CRN). The company had previously partnered with GM […]
Ontario’s ACEs: Pfaff Autoworks named 2020 ACE Awards Exceptional Repair Centre finalist
Vaughan, Ontario — Pfaff Autoworks of Vaughan, Ontario, has been named a finalist in VeriFacts Automotive Achievement in Collision Repair Excellence (ACE) award for 2020. Each year, VeriFacts Automotive recognizes a collision repair center that has participated in the VeriFacts Verified Quality (VQ) Program for a minimum of six months and has consistently delivered superior […]
Innovation Education: Guild 21 Webinar on BMW repair technology
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey — This Thursday–Guild 21 is hosting a webinar on the topic of BMW repair technology with Attila Princz and Jonathan Inzano as webinar hosts. The webinar is expected to begin at 11 a.m. PST. Princz is an insurance manager for aftersales business development for the BMW Grou; and. Inzanno is the […]
VeriFacts: Increased discussion between repairers, OEMs and insurers is vital
By Tom Davis Toronto, Ontario — November 27, 2017 — As new technologies change the landscape of the repair industry, increased dialogue among repairers, OEMs and insurers is vital for the longevity of companies within its ecosystem. A packed audience of more than 120 industry stakeholders heard this message at the inaugural Canadian VeriFacts meeting, […]
Next Guild 21 conference call to feature John Eck of GM
Hamilton, Ontario — May 11, 2016 — Quality repairs will be the focus of the next Guild 21 Conference Call, scheduled for Thursday, May 12 at 2 p.m. EST. The guest for the call will be John Eck, Manager, Wholesale Dealer Channel for General Motors Customer Care & Aftersales. Eck has over 25 years of […]
Next Guild 21 call to feature author of ‘The Awakened Company’
Hamilton, Ontario — April 12, 2016 — A Canadian will take the featured guest spot on the next Guild 21 Conference Call, scheduled for Thursday, April 14 at 2 p.m. EST. The guest for the call will be Catherine Bell, founder of BluEra and author of “The Awakened Company.” Bell lives in Calgary, Alberta with […]
Next Guild 21 call to focus on aluminum repair
Hamilton, Ontario — February 3, 2016 — Aluminum repair is still a hot topic in the collision repair industry. An upcoming Guild 21 conference call will help to answer repairer’s questions about repairs to this material. The guest for the Guild 21 call will be Larry Hults, COO of DOXA Enterprises. His interest in cars […]
Ledoux and Tobie to examine latest updates from Honda during Guild 21 call
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — December 8, 2015 — OEM certifications for collision repair centres are becoming more common, and the upcoming Guild 21 conference call takes a look into the Honda ProFirst program. The special guests for the call will be Chris Tobie and Gary Ledoux from American Honda. In addition to providing […]
