OEM Certifications That
Protect Your Investment
Weirs Collision Center holds I-CAR Gold Class certification and OEM approvals from eight manufacturers. Here’s what that means for your vehicle.
An OEM certification means the vehicle manufacturer has verified that our shop meets their specific repair standards — using correct procedures, approved tools and parts, and trained technicians. Without OEM certification, a shop may not have access to manufacturer repair procedures for your specific vehicle, which can affect structural integrity, safety system function, and your warranty.
I-CAR Gold Class — The Industry Standard
I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) Gold Class is the highest training recognition available to a collision repair shop. It means our team undergoes continuous education to stay current with evolving repair procedures — including modern aluminum structures, advanced high-strength steels, EV platforms, and ADAS integration.
Only a small percentage of collision repair shops in any market achieve and maintain Gold Class status. It requires annual role-specific training across every position in the shop — not just technicians.
Up-to-Date Repair Procedures
ADAS & EV Competency
Structural Repair Standards
Paint & Refinish Training
Customer Service Standards
Our Manufacturer Certifications
Each certification below means we’ve met that manufacturer’s specific standards for repair, tooling, training, and documentation. Click any certification to learn more.
FCA Certified Collision Repair
FCA (now Stellantis) certification authorizes us to perform OEM-approved repairs on all Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles — using factory procedures, approved parts, and specialized tooling.
- Access to official FCA repair procedures
- Use of OEM-approved parts and materials
- Does not void manufacturer warranty
- Required for complex structural repairs on these makes
GM Collision Repair Network
GM’s Collision Repair Network certification verifies that our shop meets General Motors’ repair standards for their full lineup — including trucks, SUVs, and luxury Cadillac and Buick vehicles.
- GM-approved repair procedures and materials
- Access to GM structural repair specifications
- Required for warranty-friendly repairs on GM vehicles
- Includes trucks: Silverado, Sierra, Colorado, Canyon
OEC Certified Repair Provider
OEC (formerly OEConnection) certification identifies our shop as a provider committed to using OEM parts and following OEM repair documentation — across all makes and models, not just a single brand.
- Cross-brand OEM parts commitment
- Documented repair procedure compliance
- Supports insurer and consumer confidence in OEM repair
- Recognized by multiple insurance DRP programs
Hyundai Certified Collision Repair
Hyundai certification covers both the Hyundai brand and the Genesis luxury lineup. Proper repair of modern Hyundai vehicles — including EV models with unique structural considerations — requires certified facilities.
- Covers Hyundai and Genesis models
- Includes EV and hybrid structural repair knowledge
- Manufacturer-approved tooling and processes
- Repair documentation for warranty protection
INFINITI Certified Collision Repair
INFINITI certification requires meeting the premium repair standards expected for a luxury brand — precise panel fit, OEM paint processes, and structural repair knowledge specific to INFINITI models.
- Luxury-level repair documentation and standards
- INFINITI-approved OEM parts sourcing
- Covers Q and QX model lines
- Warranty-protected repairs
Kia Certified Collision Repair
Kia’s growing lineup — including EV6, Telluride, Sportage, and Sorento — requires specific repair documentation and procedures. Our Kia certification ensures we follow those standards on every job.
- Kia-approved structural repair procedures
- EV6 and hybrid model repair competency
- OEM parts preferred
- Kia warranty protection maintained
Nissan Certified Collision Repair
Nissan certification covers the full Nissan consumer lineup — from Sentra and Rogue to Frontier and Pathfinder. It ensures our technicians use the correct procedures for Nissan’s high-strength steel structures.
- Nissan-approved OEM repair procedures
- High-strength steel and structural repair competency
- Covers full passenger and truck lineup
- Manufacturer warranty protected
Subaru Certified Collision Repair
Subaru builds most of its lineup on the Subaru Global Platform, with high-strength steel, structural adhesives, and EyeSight cameras at the windshield. Our Subaru certification means we repair to those factory standards and recalibrate the driver assist systems before the vehicle leaves.
- Subaru-approved structural repair procedures
- EyeSight driver assist recalibration
- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive alignment standards
- Solterra EV and hybrid repair competency
What Certifications Actually Do for You
Certifications aren’t just wall decorations. Here’s the concrete impact on your repair outcome:
Warranty Protection
Repairs done by a non-certified shop on a vehicle still under factory warranty can void that warranty. OEM certification keeps your manufacturer warranty intact.
Correct Procedures
Modern vehicles have make-specific structural designs. Certified shops have access to manufacturer repair databases — uncertified shops may be guessing.
Safety Performance
A vehicle’s crumple zones and structural design are engineered to protect occupants. Incorrect structural repair can compromise that protection in a future collision.
Resale Value
A repair documented by a certified shop carries more weight in a vehicle history report than an uncertified repair — protecting your resale value.
Trust the Shop That’s Certified for Your Vehicle
Bring your vehicle to a shop with the credentials to repair it correctly — the first time.