
BrightDrop specialty certification added to GM CRN
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General Motors has added a new level to its Collision Repair Network (CRN) for its BrightDrop fleet.
The GM CRN continuously adapts to support the OEM’s rapid pace of evolving technology by promoting safe and proper repair of all its vehicles, a news release states.
GM CRN is now comprised of CRN Basic with three optional specialty electives — C8 and CT6 ICE Specialty, BEV and BrightDrop Fleet.
Collision centers seeking specialty certifications like C8 and CT6 ICE, BEV Basic and/or CRN BrightDrop Fleet must meet all GM Basic requirements plus the requirements of that specialty elective. CRN BrightDrop Fleet is all-encompassing of BrightDrop Zevo vans.
Active GM CRN collision centers can add different levels to their CRN enrollment. To be part of the network, shops must meet its standards for tools, equipment, training, and customer service.
“BrightDrop delivery vehicles — just like other purpose-built delivery and transit vehicles — do have some requirements for facilities to service, including lift and doorway height to accommodate them,” Megan Sullivan Mynatt, GM Collision Program manager, told Repairer Driven News. “The GM collision repair network can help dealerships and independent shops ensure they are prepped and ready to service BrightDrop vehicles.”
GM shared that the benefits of joining the CRN program include GM locator representation, access to marketing assets, access to a KPI dashboard, CRN quarterly business updates, program plaque/signage, and more.
Other reasons to join the CRN, according to GM, are access to order BrightDrop restricted collision parts for those certified on the BrightDrop Fleet level and Corvette C8 and Cadillac CT6 restricted structural parts for those certified at those levels.
New enhancements have been made to the tool and equipment list and the CRN audit required for each GM CRN body shop.
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Featured image: GM’s BrightDrop EV410, an electric light commercial vehicle. (Credit: GM)