Certified Collision Group announces strategic partnership

Aug. 30, 2021
CCG joins forces with Elitek to provide mobile and remote diagnostic solutions.
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Certified Collision Group (CCG), the OE Certifications and KPI-focused solutions provider to the collision repair and insurance communities, announced today a partnership with Elitek Vehicle Services to better serve all independent collision repair affiliates by providing a mobile on-site diagnostic services solution.

“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with LKQ with the addition of Elitek,” said Marty Evans, CCG’s chief operating officer. “This is yet another illustration of our unwavering commitment to OE Certified, proper repairs and empowering our independent affiliates with the best tools and solutions to deliver their industry-best service on behalf of the customer.  As CCG continues to grow, we do so on the shoulders of the best collision repairers in the industry supported through our strategic alliances with the best and most reliable providers in the industry and Elitek is yet another example of that commitment.”

Elitek is North America’s largest full-service provider of remote and mobile solutions using a full range of OE diagnostic tools, to assist shop throughput and cycle time, while improving the customer service experience. Elitek will provide CCG affiliates with mobile onsite vehicle diagnostics and calibration, including mobile re-flashing, programming and diagnostics using OE diagnostic software and vehicle interfaces.

“Increasing vehicle technology leads to more complex repairs, and Elitek is uniquely positioned to partner with Certified Collision Group affiliates to diagnose, repair and calibrate vehicle electronics including ADAS systems,” noted Terry Fortner, vice president of sales and marketing, LKQ North America. “The combination of a remote and mobile diagnostic services offerings puts Elitek a step ahead of the competition and serves CCG better than ever with mechanical, AC service, module programming, electrical repairs, and an array of diagnostic services, with certified technicians... Most importantly, both repair facilities and vehicle owners can have comfort and peace of mind knowing that a safely repaired and functional vehicle has been returned to the road, all backed by LKQ’s Promise of Calibration.”

The repair solutions provided by Elitek include airbag, theft and vandalism repair, electronics, electrical and wiring, and full mechanical services. Additionally, using the same OE diagnostic and ADAS related suite, Elitek will also provide full ADAS-related calibrations with confirmation test drives and documentation plus OEM remote diagnostics, programming, and scanning. 

CCG operates in 39 states supporting more than 575 independent locations and more than 50 vendor provider partners. The focus remains providing the insurance community with a sustainable alternative that is differentiated by more than 2500 OE badges and industry leading KPI results.

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