Is Your Auto Body Shop OEM Certified To Repair Your Vehicle?

Have you ever been in a collision and needed to find an auto body shop? Often, insurance companies will direct clients to a repair shop, but how do you feel confident that the chosen auto body shop is qualified to repair your car according to the manufacturer’s original standards? With the advancement of technology and materials in today’s next-generation automobiles, vehicle owners are paying more attention than ever when searching for a certified collision repair center that knows their vehicle in and out.


To address this concern and to ensure today’s next-generation vehicles are properly repaired to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications, the industry’s leading Automakers have developed a new collision repair OEM certification program for automotive repair shops. At Trojan Collision, our family-owned and operated ICBC accredited collision repair centre in Nanaimo, are committed to continued education, tools and equipment with Certified Collision Care of Canada, to become Nanaimo’s go-to OEM Certified Automotive Collision Repair Centre.

What Does OEM Mean?

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. For cars, OEM parts means the parts were made by the original car manufacturer. For example, if your Nissan alternator is damaged in an auto collision, a replacement OEM Nissan alternator is the same part that was originally installed in your vehicle during factory assembly. Compared to aftermarket parts, which are made by 3rd party companies, OEM parts are made to the standards of your vehicle’s original equipment specification and offer better quality, reliability and performance. 

Under the Certified Collision Care Certification program, Trojan Collision is an OEM Certified Repair Facility. As an OEM certified auto body shop, Trojan Collision is acknowledged by your vehicle's manufacturer with having the required training, tools, equipment, and facilities to restore your vehicle to manufacturer specifications using only OEM parts, ensuring the highest possible safety standards and performance.

Each manufacturer requires a separate certification process, so you will want to choose one that is certified for your vehicle’s make. Trojan Collision is an OEM Certified Collision Repair Facility for:
 

Why Should You Choose an OEM Certified Auto Body Shop for Collision Repair?

You may think OEM collision repairs are required in all body shops, but they’re not. In fact, it is up to the auto body shop to invest in continuing education to ensure their technicians are up-to-date on your car manufacturer's repair protocols and procedures. Despite the growing popularity and necessity of the Certified Collision Care program, many auto body shops don’t pursue certification because it can be very costly. To be an OEM Certified Repair Facility, auto body shops must complete extensive annual training, upgrades in tools and special equipment, and additional certifications to stay up-to-date on new models, features, and safety assurances from manufacturers. If an auto body shop is dedicated enough to get their technicians OEM certified, you can bet it is a shop that does not cut corners and delivers only the highest quality vehicle repairs to their customers.

OEM Certified Repair Program Requirements

OEM certification is granted an auto body shop like Trojan Collision by a car manufacturer if they have met the standards for:

  1. Technician training to ensure auto technicians are trained to the most rigorous industry standards to repair the specific complexities of the make and model of your vehicle.

  2. Tools to complete repairs to the auto maker’s specified protocols and processes.

  3. Equipment & facilities required to install factory-approved parts using only the factory-approved procedures set by your vehicle’s manufacturer to maintain safety and performance. For example, if your luxury vehicle manufacturer is using aluminum, carbon fibre, or high strength steel in their vehicles, a body shop must have the advanced facilities and capabilities required to complete the repairs. Trojan Collision is a certified aluminum repair facility.

How OEM Certification Benefits You

As a shop that continues to learn and evolve with the automotive industry, car owners can enjoy benefits from Trojan Collision such as:

  • Your vehicle will be repaired to your vehicle manufacturer’s specifications using only OEM parts, ensuring the highest possible safety standards, performance, and capabilities.

  • You're getting qualified technicians that will repair your vehicle right the first time, saving you the expense and inconvenience of return visits and/or taking your vehicle to another shop for repairs that weren't done right the first time.

  • You have peace of mind that the quality of repairs is backed by a third party officially recognized by the industry’s leading Automakers, ensuring the fit, finish, durability, value and safety of your vehicle.

Need OEM Certified Technicians? 

Unfortunately, car accidents happen. Trojan Collision is certified to fix all makes and models from the industry’s top automakers and has trained and qualified OEM certified technicians for Nissan, Ford, KIA, Chrysler, Honda, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Tesla, Toyota, Dodge and Jeep. The next time your vehicle is in need of collision repairs, remember to choose OEM certified, and call the trusted team at Trojan Collision.

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