Properly trained technicians
Technicians with manufacturer-specific training for the procedures and materials modern vehicle repairs require.
Why it matters
Choose a collision repair shop you can trust
Certification makes it easier to identify collision repair shops that have completed independent verification for training, repair procedures, materials, equipment, and customer care. You’re always free to choose any shop; the status label helps you compare your options.
Genuine OEM parts
Parts designed for your vehicle’s original fit, finish, structural performance, and safety systems.
Factory repair procedures
Repair methods aligned with the manufacturer’s documented procedures for your vehicle.
Verified equipment
Modern, properly calibrated tools and diagnostic equipment required for today’s advanced vehicles.
Clear communication
Clear estimates, straight answers, and useful updates as your repair moves forward.
Independent assurance
Third-party verification you can trust. Every certified shop is held to the same high standard.
How it works
Find the right auto body shop in three steps
From search to appointment in minutes. No phone tag, no guesswork.
Search your area
Enter your ZIP code or share your location, and instantly see Assurity Certified and Pre-Qualified shops nearby.
Compare nearby body shops
Review each shop’s certification status, distance, and contact details on an interactive map and list.
Request an appointment
Send an appointment request to participating shops directly from the locator, and they’ll follow up with you.
Free AI damage estimate
Know what your repair might cost before you call
Snap a few photos of the damage and let our AI do the rest. It inspects the photos, matches genuine OEM parts for your exact vehicle, and prices the repair with real labor rates. You get a preliminary estimate in about a minute, free.
Photos in, answer out
Upload up to six photos from your phone. AI vision inspects what actually got hit, so the estimate reflects your damage, not an average.
Priced for your exact vehicle
The estimate matches genuine OEM parts to your year, make, and model, then applies real labor rates for the work involved.
Ready in about a minute
No phone calls, no waiting days for a quote. Walk in already knowing a repair estimate range, with no obligation.
Independently verified
What certification actually verifies
Every Assurity Certified shop is independently validated across the four pillars of OEM-aligned repair capability: people, methods, materials, and machines. That gives you evidence of what a shop is equipped and trained to do before repairs begin.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
Everything drivers ask about finding a certified collision repair shop, requesting an appointment, and what certification really means.
What is an Assurity Certified collision repair shop?
An Assurity Certified collision repair shop has been independently verified for OEM-aligned repair capability across the 4Ms: people (trained technicians), methods (factory repair procedures), materials (genuine OEM parts), and machines (proper tools and calibrated equipment).
How do I find a certified collision repair shop near me?
Enter your ZIP code, or share your location, to find collision repair professionals near you. Results are ranked by distance and clearly labeled with each shop’s Assurity status.
Is the locator free to use?
Yes. Searching for certified shops and requesting an appointment through the Assurity Certified Locator is free for drivers.
Can I request an appointment online?
Yes. Choose a participating collision repair facility from the search results and submit an appointment request online. The shop will follow up to confirm the date and time; the request itself is not a confirmed booking.
Can I get a repair estimate online?
Yes. Pick a collision repair facility from your search results and choose the AI estimate option. Upload photos of the damage and your vehicle details to receive a free preliminary estimate in about a minute. A collision repair facility confirms the repair plan and final price after an in-person inspection.
Is an auto body shop the same as a collision repair shop?
Yes. Auto body shop, body shop, collision center, and collision repair shop are different names for the same kind of business: one that repairs vehicle damage after an accident. Whichever name a shop uses, what matters is whether it has the training, parts, equipment, and procedures to repair your vehicle correctly.
What is the difference between certified and pre-qualified shops?
Assurity Certified shops have completed independent verification of their collision repair capability. Pre-Qualified shops meet the locator’s criteria but are not currently Assurity Certified. Each shop’s status is clearly labeled in the results.
Why do genuine OEM parts and factory repair procedures matter?
Modern vehicles rely on engineered safety systems and advanced materials. Genuine OEM parts and manufacturer repair procedures help restore your vehicle’s original fit, structural integrity, and crash performance. That protects your safety and your vehicle’s value.
Find an auto body shop you can trust
Search certified shops near you, compare clearly labeled options, and request an appointment, all in one place.