Our Collision Repair Certifications

Texas Auto Center holds seven factory collision certifications, I-CAR Gold Class, and ASE certification for every technician. Here is each one, which vehicles it covers and how to check it yourself. We're at 5609 Bellaire Blvd, Suite B, Houston, TX 77081. Call (713) 667-1100 for a free estimate.

• GM Collision Repair Network
• Kia Certified
• Hyundai Certified
• Genesis Certified
• Nissan Certified (including GT-R)
• INFINITI Certified
• FCA US (Mopar) Certified
• I-CAR Gold Class
• ASE Master Collision and Master Automobile Technicians

Factory collision certifications

A factory (OEM) certification means the automaker checked our training, tools, equipment and facility and lists us as a shop that can repair its vehicles to its own procedures. Each program is audited and renewed on its own schedule.

I-CAR Gold Class

I-CAR Gold Class is the collision industry's highest training recognition for a shop. It means our technicians keep current, role-specific I-CAR training every year on the latest vehicle materials, structures and repair methods. Every one of the factory programs above requires it.

ASE certified technicians

• Every technician at Texas Auto Center is ASE certified.
• Our collision team includes an ASE Certified Master Collision Repair Technician.
• Our mechanical shop is led by an ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician. See mechanical repair.

What certification changes about your repair

• Factory procedures: we repair to the automaker's published procedures for your exact model and year, not a generic method.
• OEM parts first: we write genuine factory parts on every estimate first and negotiate with your insurer for them.
• Scans and calibration in our shop: pre- and post-repair diagnostic scans on every collision repair, and ADAS camera and radar calibration done here. See ADAS calibration.
• Measured structure: structural repairs are measured on a Spanesi Touch electronic measuring system, with printouts before and after.
• Documented and warrantied: you get the scan reports and invoice, and the repair carries a lifetime workmanship warranty.

Frequently asked questions

Are you a dealership?

No. Texas Auto Center is an independent, locally owned shop. We hold the same factory collision certifications dealer body shops do and repair to the same procedures with genuine parts.

Can I use you if my insurance company recommends a different shop?

Yes. Texas law gives you the right to choose your repair shop. Ask your adjuster to send the assignment to Texas Auto Center, and we'll handle the claim from there.

Do you repair brands you're not certified for?

Yes. We repair all makes and models. For the seven brands above, the repair is done under that automaker's certification program.

How can I check that a certification is current?

GM, Nissan, INFINITI and Mopar list certified shops on their own locators, linked above. For any brand, ask to see our certificate when you drop off your vehicle, or call (713) 667-1100 and we'll send a copy.

Do certified repairs cost more?

On an insurance claim, your insurer pays for the repair the factory procedure requires, and you pay only your deductible. On a customer-pay repair, we give you a written estimate before any work starts.