1. OE Manufacturer Certification Programs
Collision Technician Symposium, Columbus, OH
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OEM Certification?
OEM’s have invested billions in design to ensure their vehicles meet safety and
Fuel economy standards.
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3. Not all OEM Programs are the Same
Certification v Recognition
Parts Program
Full Collision
Recognition
Training
On-Line
In-Person
I-CAR local courses
Tools & Equipment
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Why use OEM Procedures?
Oem 1 stop, Alldata, techcore . I-CAR uniform procedures for collision repair
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OEM Repair Procedures
2015 Volvo XC 90
With the technology designed in todays vehicles OEM guidelines must be followed to correctly restore vehicles to pre accident condition.
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6. Can you really see the difference?
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OEM Procedures
Always use the latest OEM website
What is the danger of printing off a repair procedure v on-line?
Spot-weld at the factory and SPR at repair
SPR at the factory and flow-form rivets at repair
Lazer weld at the factory and bond plus spot weld (or maybe no bond)
OEM 1 Stop
Subscriptions
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Certification
OEMs spend millions to design, build, crash test and then manufacturer a road-worthy vehicle; therefore repair centers must have the required equipment and training to properly restore the vehicle to pre-accident condition = OEM Standards
Each certification has specific requirements.
Training resources
OEM
I-CAR
Paint certification
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11. What is in it for the Technician?
Why
Spend the time and effort for OEM training?
Learn new materials?
Learn to operate new equipment?
Learn and use new joining techniques?
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12. What is in it for the Technician?
Do not waste time assuming you know the vehicle structure
A 2014 Camry is not the same as a 2016 Camry
Training helps you:
Work Smarter (we all work way too hard)
Understand the materials used in the construction
Understand the joining methods
Identify the associated parts
Right First Time = less downtime, frustration, parts on-time, repair v replace, which in turn moves the repair through quicker and on to the next job
Brings through the opportunity to earn more within the same timeframe
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How to Approach Change
Only you can control the following:
Be Proactive
Be Ready to Learn
Be Open-Minded
Always Ask
Research
Never Ever Assume
Have fun
Be passionate about the craft
You are truly amazing and creative individuals – use it
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Questions?
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