About Auto Body Locator
Auto Body Locator was built on a simple premise: drivers deserve to know which shops are actually qualified to fix their vehicle, not just which ones are nearby or well-reviewed. Every shop in the directory holds a current OEM certification, verified through an audit process managed by OEConnection through its Certified Collision Care program, the program behind collision repair certification for leading automakers across North America. The result is a free, straightforward tool that takes the guesswork out of finding a qualified shop after an accident.
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Auto Body Locator is operated by OEConnection (OEC), a global technology company serving the automotive industry. OEC builds solutions that connect automakers, dealerships, collision repair facilities, and insurers across the vehicle lifecycle, and administers OEM collision repair certification for many of North America's leading automakers through its Certified Collision Care program. That means OEC works directly with manufacturers to define the standards, conduct the audits, and verify that every certified shop in this directory continues to meet them.
What OEM Certification Means
OEM certification isn't a training course or a membership. To earn and maintain it, repair facilities must demonstrate that they have invested in the tools, equipment, training, and processes the vehicle manufacturer requires. Shops are evaluated against manufacturer-defined standards and re-certified on an ongoing basis as vehicle technology evolves. Certification is also brand-specific, so a shop certified for one automaker may not be certified for another.
How Auto Body Locator Works
Auto Body Locator makes it easy to find OEM-certified collision repair facilities for your specific vehicle. Enter your vehicle make and postal code or city, and the locator returns shops certified through Certified Collision Care in your area, ranked by proximity. Each result includes the shop's contact information and the certifications it holds.
The tool is free and requires no account. Many drivers bookmark it before they need it, and insurance companies and fleet operators use it to identify qualified repair facilities as well.
For Collision Repair Shop Owners
Own a Body Shop? Get Certified.
OEM certification is how customers, insurers, and fleet operators know your shop meets the manufacturer's standard for tools, training, equipment, and repair procedures. It's also how you get listed in Auto Body Locator.
OEConnection administers certification on behalf of leading automakers through its Certified Collision Care program and can connect you with the right pathway for your market and the brands you service. Certified shops are listed exclusively on Auto Body Locator and promoted through OEM dealer and owner-facing channels.
To learn more or get started, visit oeconnection.com.