{"id":9484,"date":"2026-08-19T11:17:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T04:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.celette.com\/?p=9484"},"modified":"2026-08-19T12:41:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T05:41:37","slug":"oem-body-shop-certification-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.celette.com\/pt_br\/oem-body-shop-certification-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Como Funciona a Certifica\u00e7\u00e3o de Oficinas para Reparos de OEMs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9484\" class=\"elementor elementor-9484\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05bece2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"05bece2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-454e6c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"454e6c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body shop certification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> operates on two levels: shop-level OEM approval covering facility, equipment, and process, and technician-level credentials such as ASE and I-CAR.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OEM <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collision repair certification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> unlocks insurer referrals, warranty-safe procedures, documented audit trails, and stronger consumer trust.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core audit requirements sit in three buckets: role-based training, equipment on OEM-approved lists, and process documentation covering pre- and post-repair scans, photos, and calibration logs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Program selection is a business decision, not a compliance one. Start with one or two OEM networks that match the local vehicle mix and DRP relationships.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting there is a staged process: gap analysis, targeted equipment investment from an approved <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">auto frame machine manufacturer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a role-based training plan, and audit-ready documentation.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1527d7 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"e1527d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:&quot;.elementor-widget-heading&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__e1527d7\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__e1527d7\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__e1527d7\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a601ec e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0a601ec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db4d163 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db4d163\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term \u201ccertification\u201d in the collision repair industry is frequently applied without precision. For some stores, it\u2019s a marketing emblem; for others, it\u2019s a guiding principle for operations. The second group usually secures the work.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With OEM-approved <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collision repair certification,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this is an important set of standards for training, equipment, and process that a manufacturer or independent body will audit against. Passing that audit changes what jobs a shop can take, which insurers refer to it, and how confidently it can repair vehicles built with ultra-high-strength steels, aluminum, and integrated ADAS systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">body shop certification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> really involves, why it matters more than it used to, and the practical steps to qualify.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>What Body Shop Certification Actually Means<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term covers two related but distinct things.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Shop-level certification<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is formal recognition that a repair facility meets defined standards for training, equipment, and process. OEM-approved collision networks (Ford, BMW, Honda, Tesla, and others) sit here, as does <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/info.i-car.com\/gold-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I-CAR Gold Class<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the industry level.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Technician-level credentials<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are qualifications earned by individual staff. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ase.com\/tests\/b2-b5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASE <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collision certifications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the B2 through B6 series covering structural, non-structural, plastics, mechanical, and refinishing work) are the main examples, along with I-CAR role-based training.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The distinction is important because a shop can have well-credentialed technicians without holding shop-level OEM approval, and vice versa. Full <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collision certification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> generally requires both.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programs come in two types: brand-specific OEM networks with their own equipment lists and audit protocols, and cross-brand industry programs such as I-CAR Gold Class and VeriFacts that set baseline standards regardless of vehicle make.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Why OEM <\/strong><strong>Collision Repair Certification<\/strong><strong> Matters<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For shops, certification is significant for a few reasons:<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Safety and structural integrity.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> OEM procedures exist to preserve crash performance, crumple zone behavior, and ADAS function. A shop that follows them produces a vehicle that performs the way the manufacturer intended in the next collision.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Warranty and resale protection.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Repairs done outside OEM-approved procedures can void manufacturer warranties and drag down resale value. Certification is the paper trail that shows the work was done properly.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Insurance relationships.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Insurers use OEM locator tools to steer customers toward certified shops. Direct Repair Program (DRP) status, referral volume, and how quickly supplements get approved are all shaped by certified standing.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Consumer trust.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vehicle owners increasingly check certification before choosing a shop, especially for newer models with complex safety systems. A visible <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">body shop certification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the few signals a customer can actually verify.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Core Requirements Every Certified Shop Needs<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every program has its own checklist, but the categories are broadly consistent across manufacturers.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Training and technician credentials:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I-CAR Gold Class as the baseline for many OEM programs, with role-based ongoing training<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASE B2 through B6 covering structural, non-structural, plastics, mechanical, and refinishing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand-specific training modules layered on top for each OEM network the shop joins<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third-party verification (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OEConnection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and similar) used by some OEMs to audit training compliance<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Facility, equipment, and tooling:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structural repair benches and frame machines from an approved <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">auto frame machine manufacturer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, since most OEM programs publish named equipment lists<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electronic 3D measuring systems for pre- and post-repair structural verification, often specified by model<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squeeze-type resistance spot welders, aluminum-dedicated work zones, and ADAS calibration tools where the vehicle mix demands them<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paint booths and refinishing equipment meeting environmental and quality standards<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Documentation and process control:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written repair procedures on file for every structural job<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre- and post-repair photo documentation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-scan and post-scan reports covering airbag, ADAS, and safety system verification<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calibration logs for measuring and welding equipment<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miss one category and the audit stalls. Auditors are looking as much at the paper trail as the tools.<\/span><\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9488 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.celette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/professional-mechanic-performing-diagnostic-check-on.jpg\" alt=\"A mechanic running car diagnostics. OEM collision repair certification calls for proper processes.\" width=\"976\" height=\"652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.celette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/professional-mechanic-performing-diagnostic-check-on.jpg 976w, https:\/\/www.celette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/professional-mechanic-performing-diagnostic-check-on-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.celette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/professional-mechanic-performing-diagnostic-check-on-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.celette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/professional-mechanic-performing-diagnostic-check-on-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.celette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/professional-mechanic-performing-diagnostic-check-on-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/p><h2><strong>The Roadmap to Getting Certified<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shops that get certified without wasting money tend to follow the same five steps.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Step 1: Gap analysis<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audit current training status, equipment inventory, facility space, and documentation processes against the requirements of the target OEM programs. Gaps on the list are areas to build the investment plan around.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Step 2: Choose the right programs<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use local vehicle registration data and existing DRP relationships to identify which OEM brands represent the highest volume and best return. Start with one or two, not everything at once.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Step 3: Invest in equipment strategically<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment spending should follow program requirements. Buy what the target OEM specifies, not what happens to be on sale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Priorities usually come down to a structural bench and frame machine on the approved list, an accepted 3D measuring system, and ADAS calibration tools for the vehicle types the shop handles.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Step 4: Build a role-based training plan<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Map every technician to the training path required by the target program. I-CAR Gold Class in particular requires that all named roles stay current, so the plan needs to be maintainable, not just one-off.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Step 5: Prepare for the audit<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auditors typically review repair orders with photo documentation, pre- and post-scan reports, tool calibration logs, training transcripts, and KPI data. Get these organized and accessible before the inspection date.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>How Celette Equipment Supports OEM Certification<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond proper training and processes, certified shops need equipment that satisfies the audit. At Celette, we contribute in that regard by holding OEM approvals from leading vehicle manufacturers, having published equipment lines that appear on OEM-approved lists.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.celette.com\/auto-body-control-with-celette-precision-systems\/naja-frame-damage-measurement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAJA 3D measuring system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides millimeter-accurate pre- and post-repair verification referenced against OEM vehicle data, producing before-and-after reports that meet documentation requirements for both auditors and insurers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And for comprehensive repair coverage, we engineer frame benches, measuring systems, universal jigs (including the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.celette.com\/celette-cameleon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cameleon platform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), welding equipment, and anchoring accessories as one integrated system rather than a collection of parts sourced separately, ensuring seamless compatibility and ease in carrying out the repair process. For shops handling <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collision repair equipment in the USA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> market or working across the Asia-Pacific region, this integration under one connected system keeps your audit trail clean.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Set Your Shop Up for <\/strong><strong>Collision Repair Certification<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For repair shops, OEM <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collision repair certification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is no longer a nice-to-have. It shapes which vehicles a shop can repair safely, which insurers refer work to it, and how much you can defend the paperwork when a claim is challenged. Shops that are positioning themselves for the next generation of vehicle complexity need certification as an operating discipline, built on quality training, equipment, and processes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Celette, our role in that discipline is grounded, with OEM approvals from leading vehicle manufacturers globally, a footprint in over 100 countries for parts supply and technical support, and an integrated equipment ecosystem covering benches, measuring, jigs, and welding built to work together. Our combination makes hitting OEM audit requirements just a matter of setup.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If OEM certification is on your roadmap, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.celette.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reach out to us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today to get started. As a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.celette.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collision repair equipment USA supplier<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.celette.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">auto frame machine manufacturer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we provide equipment that appears on OEM-approved lists and helps pave the way for your OEM <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collision repair certification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>I-CAR Gold Class\u00ae Recognition &#8211; Collision Repair Industry.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Retrieved Jul 13, 2026, from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/info.i-car.com\/gold-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/info.i-car.com\/gold-class<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Collision Repair &amp; Refinish Certification Tests, B Series.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Retrieved Jul 13, 2026, from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ase.com\/tests\/b2-b5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/ase.com\/tests\/b2-b5\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>ASE Automobile &amp; Light Truck Certification Tests (B-Series Collision Repair and Refinish).<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Retrieved Jul 13, 2026, from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ase.com\/tests\/ase-certification-tests\/automobile-and-light-truck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.ase.com\/tests\/ase-certification-tests\/automobile-and-light-truck<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About <\/strong><strong>Body Shop Certification<\/strong><\/h2><h3><strong>Q: What is the difference between shop-level and technician-level <\/strong><strong>body shop certification<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Shop-level certification is formal recognition that the whole facility meets an OEM&#8217;s or industry body&#8217;s standards for training, equipment, and process. Technician-level credentials, such as ASE B2 to B6 or I-CAR role-based training, are earned by individual staff members. A shop needs both to hold full OEM <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collision repair certification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Q: How long does OEM <\/strong><strong>collision certification<\/strong><strong> take to obtain?<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Timelines vary by program, but a shop starting from scratch on training, equipment, and documentation typically needs six to twelve months to close gaps, complete the audit, and get listed. Shops with existing I-CAR Gold Class status and modern equipment tend to move faster.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Q: Do I need equipment from a specific <\/strong><strong>auto frame machine manufacturer<\/strong><strong> to qualify?<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Most OEM programs publish approved equipment lists that name specific manufacturers and models. Buying from an approved manufacturer, such as Celette, satisfies that part of the audit directly. Buying outside the list can mean re-investment before certification.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Q: What happens if a certified shop skips OEM procedures on a repair?<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: The consequences range from failed audit sampling and loss of certification to voided manufacturer warranties on the repaired vehicle and possible liability exposure if the repair fails in a subsequent collision. 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