Certified Body Shop in Grand Forks

I-CAR Gold Class

The gold class designator given by I-CAR is a recognition that our Grand Forks body shop is committed to the ongoing advancement of our employee's education. In order to be a I-CAR Gold certified shop the business must obtain and maintain a level of training that is relevant not only to the industry today, but also the training is directed as role-relevant. This ensures that every employee of our body shop has had extensive training in their particular role, whether that be an estimator, a metal or paint tech or a manager. To maintain the prestigious I-CAR Gold status the business and its employees must continue to expand their knowledge skill sets by completing additional courses that will cover advancements in repair procedures and manufacturer specific technologies.

According to the I-CAR website, it is estimated that less than 20 percent of repair shops currently meet the rigorous Gold Class standard and with the evolving technologies many shops will continue to fall behind in education that is relevant to the current OEM specifications.

Automotive Service Association (ASA)

ASA is another avenue that our technicians can further their education in the role that they hold. The goal of the ASA is to create a code of ethics that will give the consumer the confidence that when their vehicle is repaired by a shop that has ASA members will be the most knowledgeable in their field. ASA also works with manufacturers in order to maintain a high level of service given to their brand customers along with enforcing shops and employees keep in safety regulations in order to protect the customer and business alike. ASA holds meetings multiple times a year to discuss the changes in the technology and the automotive industry to include the world's largest collision repair event, the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE).

"The Automotive Service Association (ASA) advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services." - Automotive Service Association (ASA) Website

ProFirst Certified Collision Repair Facility

This certification is given to shops that meet a strict and independent standard based on multiple avenues that include; Honda specific training, facility and tools, customer satisfaction and an annual inspection. ProFirst is the official certification that is recognized by Honda and Acura that a auto body shop has met the standards to properly and safely repair their manufactured vehicles. As part of meeting this standard, our shop has access to all of Honda's service and repair information that ensures that your vehicle is repaired in accordance with the OEM's guidelines.

"Today, it takes a highly-qualified collision shop to properly repair a Honda or Acura automobile-one with training, skill, the proper tools and equipment and the latest repair information. It takes a shop dedicated to their craft ? a ProFirst Certified shop." -Honda

Nissan Collision Repair Network Certified

Nissan, like many OEM's, have moved to certified auto body shops in order to ensure the proper repair of their vehicles. Our shop is the only Nissan Collision Network show in the Grand Forks, ND area and we have had all of the additional training to ensure your vehicle is repaired in accordance with Nissan's guidelines. Nissan Certified Collision Repair Network shops have the right technicians, equipment and tools along with the knowledge to get the job done right. For a timely, high-quality repair, we recommend choosing a Nissan Certified Collision Repair Facility. -Nissan

Rydell Nissan of Grand Forks is within the same company as our body shop so we are able to verify the parts needed and receive genuine Nissan parts up to a day earlier which can lead to shortened repair times and the use of genuine parts during the repair.

GM Certified Service

As a Cadillac Aluminum Repair Network facility all of our technicians have extensive training in the proper use of Cadillac-approved repair equipment, tools, and repair procedures to ensure repairs meet our standards. Our body shop will have an annual verification inspection to ensure technicians are properly trained, required equipment is in place and utilized, and Cadillac-recommended repair procedures are followed.

As a Chevrolet Buick GMC dealer we have availability to current repair procedures and up to date training for our technicians. This year GM will be launching an in-depth GM Collision Certification program that we at Rydells will be joining once launched. Also, as a GM dealer we have the ability to scan our products and check them through GM's repair center to make sure your vehicle is repaired as per factory specifications.

Ford Aluminum Certified

The Ford automotive company has also moved to a series of aluminum, independently certified shops. They use a independent company to assure that our body shop has met all of the manufacturers guidelines how it relates to training, tools and techniques. As the industry moves into the aluminum age there are very specific guidelines on how these repairs can be performed as to not compromise the aluminum material. Rydell Auto Body and Glass is the only collision center certified through the Ford Aluminum certification program in the Grand Forks, ND area.

Ford?s national network of Certified dealerships and Recognized independent body shops helps to ensure that consumers have a Certified choice should they need to get their Ford vehicle repaired. The consumer still has a choice, but now they have a complete national blanket of Certified and Recognized body shops to choose from. -Ford Motor Company

VeriFacts Independently Verified

This is an independent third party company that ensures our shop meets the vehicle manufacturer's repair guidelines and verifies the level of the shops technicians repair skills, methodologies and the overall quality of completed repairs. Our shop is subject to a random annual inspection to ensure consistent quality work is being produced along with the use of the most advanced and up to date tools and techniques. Many OEM's use this company to confirm an unbiased review of the shop and to ensure that the business is within the guidelines of the manufacturer.

VeriFacts representatives perform on-site shop inspections to ensure that the repair methods, materials, and tools and equipment are consistent with the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations to produce a safe and complete collision repair. VeriFacts is the most highly respected verification/inspection organization in the industry.-Honda ProFirst

Assured Performance Network Certified

This is a independent company, whose goal is to "connect consumers to certified repair providers". Assured Performance has reviewed our shop and confirmed that we are within the high guidelines in training and our facility has the capacity to conduct the repairs that are required of the modern day body shop by certifying that we have have the proper tools, equipment, training and facilities required to properly repair vehicles to manufacturer specifications.

In addition, Assured Performance provides various consumer and insurer-facing tools including over 10 free body shop locaters, public awareness campaigns (PSA), consumer advocacy sites, and local/national press releases. These efforts enable consumers to identify, locate, set appointments, and directly connect with Certified collision repair providers.

Auto Body Repair Network (ABRN)

ABRN is one of the leading providers of information for the auto body repair industry. This platform keeps technicians and shop owners up to date through the release of blogs and their monthly magazine to make sure we are current with the most up to date information on techniques and OEM's updated information. They also have a strong social media presence to foster a open discussion forum among technicians and business owners to give an unbiased view on our industry.