Leanne Jefferies

Ford du Canada s’associe à Centre de Carrosserie Certifié pour lancer un programme de certification des ateliers de carrosserie

HAMILTON, ON – Ford du Canada Limitée a annoncé aujourd’hui le lancement de son Réseau national d’ateliers de carrosserie Ford visant à identifier, certifier et promouvoir les concessionnaires et les ateliers de carrosserie indépendants à travers le Canada. Ford a choisi Centre de Carrosserie Certifié, la division canadienne d’Assured Performance Network, comme partenaire stratégique et administrateur de ce programme de certification et de son réseau national d’ateliers de carrosserie. Ford du Canada sera une partie intégrante de ce partenariat stratégique et pourra bénéficier des services, des infrastructures et du programme clé en main offert par Centre de Carrosserie Certifié. En profitant du programme de certification existant, Ford est en mesure d’éliminer des coûts redondants et de rendre la certification plus abordable pour leurs concessionnaires et pour les ateliers indépendants qui répondent à leurs normes. Le…


Ford Motor Company of Canada Launches Body Shop Certification Program with Certified Collision Care

HAMILTON, ON – Ford Motor Company of Canada announced today they have launched the Ford National Body Shop Network to identify, Certify, and promote dealership and independent collision repair providers across all of Canada. Ford has selected Certified Collision Care, the Canadian division of Assured Performance Network, as their strategic partner to administer and manage their body shop certification program and national network. Ford Motor Company of Canada will be an integral strategic partner leveraging the joint-effort collision repair facility certification services, infrastructure and turn-key program offered by Certified Collision Care. By leveraging the existing Certification process, Ford is able to eliminate redundant costs, making certification more affordable for their dealerships and independently owned repair businesses that can meet their requirements. The Ford National Body Shop Network program was created to promote Certified dealership and…


WD Co-Auto Endorses Certified Collision Care

EDMONTON, ALBERTA – WD Co-Auto announced today, their strategic partnership with Certified Collision Care for OEM Certification and business improvement. WD-Co Auto sell and support both dealership and independent collision repair facilities throughout Western Canada offering products, services, and benefits to help their customers grow strong, profitable businesses. Certified Collision Care, the Canadian division of Assured Performance Network and the largest North American OEM Certified Collision Repair Network, now offers the 5-Star Business Performance Program to the collision repair industry as a bridge to OEM Certification. Certified Collision Care created the online service to assist shops that want to develop and chart an improvement plan to achieve the requirements for OEM Certification. The program allows shops to see exactly how they stack up against OEM Certification requirements and how they compare with a proprietary list of…


Certified Collision Care Launches 5-Star Business Performance Program

Certified Collision Care has announced the launch of its 5-Star Business Performance Program to the collision repair industry as a bridge to OEM Certification. HAMILTON, ON – Certified Collision Care, the Canadian division of Assured Performance Network and the largest North American OEM Certified Collision Repair Network, has announced the launch of their 5-Star Business Performance Program to the collision repair industry as a bridge to OEM Certification. Certified Collision Care created the online service to assist shops that want to develop and chart an improvement plan to achieve the requirements for OEM Certification in a timely manner. The 5-Star Business Performance Program allows shops to see exactly how they stack up against the listing of OEM Certification requirements, and how they compare with a proprietary list of industry best practices in the areas of finance,…


CSN CARS Collision Centre achieves OEM Certification by FCA Canada and Certified Collision Care

HAMILTON, ON – Certified Collision Care announced today that CSN CARS Collision Centre has achieved their official OEM Certification as a Mopar Certified Collision Repair Facility for the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat brands, and as a Certified Collision Care provider. Founded in 1987 by Nick DiLuca, CSN CARS Collision Centre is a family owned business that has continued to expand, now with three locations in the Burlington, Ontario area. Nick DiLuca is a founding member of the CSN group of collision repair facilities.  “As vehicles continue to rapidly evolve with new technology and advanced materials, collision repairs are more complex than ever. We have made significant investments in our facility, equipment and training to ensure we remain the leaders in our market”, explains Nick. CSN CARS Auto Collision was the first in North…


CarrXpert Announces Partnership with Certified Collision Care

QUÉBEC, October 19th 2016 /CNW Telbec/ –Mr. Jean-François Gargya, Director General of the CarrXpert banner, a subsidiary of the Corporation des concessionnaires automobiles du Québec, is pleased to announce an exciting partnership. Quebec’s largest network of body shops has joined efforts with Certified Collision Care to certify FCA body shops associated with Quebec’s dealership network. CarrXpert is expanding across Canada, and will be working to certify body shops with Certified Collision Care across the country. Certified Collision Care is the Canadian division of Assured Performance Network and represents the largest OEM Certification program in North America. Certified Collision Care has an exclusive agreement with FCA Canada (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat brands) to manage and administer their Mopar Certified Collsion Repair Facility program in Canada. In order to qualify, repairers must have the proper…


Speedy Collision Weston Garyray achieves OEM Certification by FCA Canada and Certified Collision Care

HAMILTON, ON, October 6, 2016 – Certified Collision Care announced today that Speedy Collision Weston Garyray has achieved their official OEM Certification as a Mopar Certified Collision Repair Facility for the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat brands, and as a Certified Collision Care provider. Garyray Auto Collision Ltd. has been a family owned and operated repair facility since 1981. Their management team has over 100 years experience in the collision industry, and takes pride in the relationships they have with their repeat customer base, insurance companies, dealerships and fleet accounts. Sandro Perruzza who owns and operates the business today, is the founder’s son and a licensed mechanic with 28 years experience in the industry. “Our industry is changing at a very quick pace, and keeping up to date is essential to ensure that vehicles…


Windsor CARSTAR achieves OEM Certification by FCA Canada and Certified Collision Care

WINDSOR, ON, October 5, 2016 – Certified Collision Care announced today that Windsor CARSTAR Collision has achieved their official OEM Certification as a Mopar Certified Collision Repair Facility for the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat brands, and as a Certified Collision Care provider. Windsor CARSTAR Collision opened in 2004, as brand new 7,000 sq ft facility with staff of 5, and has rapidly grown since then. Today the business occupies 9,000 sq ft, with 20 staff repairing over 100 vehicles per month. Owner Dennis Carlini shares, “Our goal has always been to be the leaders in the collision repair business in our area by making the investments in our business that are needed to properly look after our customers. As vehicles are changing, our goal is to continue to be leaders by educating our…


Certified Collision Care and TenPoint Complete Announce Advanced and Customized CSI Services for OEM Certified Collision Care Providers

Hamilton, Ontario – Certified Collision Care, the Canadian division of Assured Performance Network, North America’s largest OEM Certified Collision Repair Network, announced today they have entered into an agreement with TenPoint Complete to provide special services and pricing to their Certified Repair Provider network. Through this alliance, Certified Collision Care shops will be able to track their CSI performance and access, measure and manage all aspects of their collision repair business through a newly developed KPI feature. The newly developed services delivered by TenPoint Complete also features custom dashboards and electronic and phone-based CSI surveying. This exclusive tool-set will provide Collision Care Providers with an advanced approach to CSI that is also cost effective. “Our alliance with Assured Performance’s Certified Collision Care demonstrates a collaborative effort that provides services to multiple stakeholders – including repairers,…


CCIF reveals speakers for Vancouver meeting

Ottawa, Ontario — August 29, 2016 — The next meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) will take place September 29 to 30 at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown. Industry experts will share insight into the latest collision repair industry trends including diagnostic scanning, industry accreditation and OEM certification programs. The Vancouver meeting will also include an update on the First-Notice-Of-Loss project, and a information on a new initiative focused on reconnecting industry and education.  CCIF has also revealed the speaker list for the Vancouver meeting. The presenters represent various sectors in the automotive claims economy. Larry Jefferies, President, Jefferies Consulting Jefferies provides consulting services to a variety of collision industry stakeholders focusing on developing opportunities that enhance strategic business growth. A co-founder of CARSTAR Automotive Canada, Jefferies has also served on the executive…


Assured Performance Network’s new Certified Collision Care program will provide many benefits.

Certified Once, Recognized by Many OEM (original equipment manufacturer) certification is a growing trend in the collision repair industry, and in Canada, programs are just starting to develop. Given the complexity of the collision repair business, any program that simplifies the certification process and unifies industry stakeholders is a good thing. This is why the time is right for a new national program. Leanne Jefferies, vice president, Canadian Operations at Assured Performance Network, has just launched the “Certified Collision Care” program in Canada. The program has a long history of success with the company’s U.S.- based parent company. Assured Performance Network has certified over 2,000 collision repair facilities in the U.S. and had that certification recognized by U.S. OEMs. Certification is given only to repairers that meet or exceed OEM standards for tools, equipment, training, and…