What are OEM certifications: They are certifications bestowed by a car manufacturer
They are certifications bestowed upon an auto body shop by a car manufacturer that meets certain standards. Such standards are
Technician training : technicians must know the specific protocol and process for each make and model of a car
Tooling : Shops must have the proper tools and machinery to repair the vehicles to the auto makers standards
Equipment : Original equipment manufacturers parts must be used , to ensure vehicles maintain the same capabilities after an accident.
What are the benefits of OEM certification
OEM certification ensures the consumer, that shops are keeping up with change in technology of cars and the repairs necessary for them . To maintain certification they need to constantly be updating their tools, technology and training. How this benefits the owner:
Your vehicle will be repaired to the manufacturer specifications, which ensures the highest possible safety standards and performance.
- Your repairs will be done the right way the first time, sparing you the expense and inconvenience of frequent visits to your collision repair shop and taking your car to another shop to redo work that wasn’t done right the first time.
- Your repairs can preserve, possibly extend, the useful life of your vehicle, allowing you to drive it longer and also allows you to get top dollar for your vehicle when you decide to trade it in or sell it.
Most importantly having an oem certification allows you to you to have a piece of mind in knowing . That you can fully trust an auto body shops quality claim, because they are backed by a third party who would not compromise its standards.