July 23, 2024 ‐ Vancouver‐ Pender Auto Body Ltd. 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, Pender Auto Body Ltd. is now an integral part of the most advanced repair capable and efficient Certified Repair Network in the country. Adding to their credentials, Pender Auto Body Ltd. is officially Certified by Certified Collision Care, Fiat Chrysler (Mopar), Genesis, Honda & Acura ProFirst, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, and Subaru.
To become Certified by the various Automakers, Pender Auto Body Ltd. 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 Pender Auto Body Ltd. owner, Hung Lam, “This certification supports our reputation for superior customer service serving our community. We are your neighbors and friends, so it is important to provide our customers with the peace of mind that their vehicles are being repaired correctly by highly trained professionals that care about them.”
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. Pender Auto Body Ltd. 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.
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Pender Auto Body Ltd.
Hung Lam ‐ Manager
(604) 255-1626