FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HEFFNER COLLISION CENTRE Earns Official Certification

May 6, 2024  ‐ Kitchener‐   HEFFNER COLLISION CENTRE has been officially Certified by Certified Collision Care, a division of OEC, for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training, and facilities necessary to repair participating Automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications. In achieving their Certification, HEFFNER COLLISION CENTRE is now an integral part of the most advanced repair capable and efficient Certified Repair Network in the country. Adding to their credentials, HEFFNER COLLISION CENTRE is officially Certified by Certified Collision Care, Fiat Chrysler (Mopar), Genesis, Honda & Acura ProFirst, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota.

To become Certified by the various Automakers, HEFFNER COLLISION CENTRE passed the rigorous Certification process essential to help ensure a proper and safe repair of the new generation of advanced vehicles. The Certified Repair Network is made up exclusively of best-in-class collision repair businesses that have met or exceeded the strict requirements of the Certification program.

According to HEFFNER COLLISION CENTRE Owner, John & Willy Heffner, “We are thrilled to have achieved this certification and industry recognition. This certification tells our customers that they’re dealing with highly trained professionals who genuinely care about them, and will assure that their vehicle is repaired properly to ensure its safety and performance.”

The Certification criteria are based upon auto manufacturer requirements. These are critical to ensure the vehicle fit, finish, durability, value, and safety following a collision. As new model vehicles are being introduced that use lightweight high strength materials and advanced technology, a proper repair according to manufacturer specification is even more important to ensure the passenger safety and proper performance of the vehicle. Auto manufacturers want to ensure that consumers have the option to choose a Certified collision repair centre wherever they live, work, or travel.

“Consumers need the confidence and peace of mind to know their vehicle is being repaired by a shop that has what it takes to ensure the vehicle’s safety. HEFFNER COLLISION CENTRE is officially a Certified Collision Care Provider™,” explained Leanne Jefferies, Director, Strategic Accounts & Customer Support, OEC Certified Repair Network. “They represent the standard by which all other body shops are measured.”

About Certified Collision Care:

Certified Collision Care, a division of OEC, is part of the largest network of OEM Certified repair providers in North America. The OEC Certified Repair Network has had over 3500 Collision Care Providers participating and administers the Canadian OEM Certification Programs for Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Kia, Nissan, INFINITI, Toyota, Lexus, Honda and Acura ProFirst, Hyundai, Genesis, Subaru, VinFast and OEC’s Electric Vehicle Handling Qualified (EVHQ) program. Visit www.certifiedcollisioncare.ca for more information or www.autobodylocator.ca to find a certified facility in your area.

Media Contacts:

HEFFNER COLLISION CENTRE

Barry Minty ‐ Manager

(519) 895-9135

bminty@heffner.ca