Certifications
Manufacturer certifications are not decorative credentials. They are operational requirements. Phil Long holds more OEM certifications than any other collision center in Colorado Springs.
What Phil Long’s certifications mean for your vehicle.
When Ford, Mercedes-Benz, or any other manufacturer certifies a collision center, they have audited the facility’s equipment, verified the training of every technician, and confirmed the shop uses the repair procedures their vehicles require.
I-CAR Gold Class
The collision repair industry's most recognized training standard. Phil Long maintains Gold Class status facility-wide. Every technician meets ongoing training requirements.
Ford Certified Collision Network
Phil Long meets Ford's requirements for equipment, training, and repair procedures on Ford vehicles. Your factory warranty remains intact through the repair.
Ford Aluminum Certified
The only Ford Aluminum Certified collision center in Colorado Springs. Dedicated aluminum repair area with separate tooling and filtration. Required for F-150, F-150 Lightning, and aluminum-intensive models.
Mercedes-Benz Preferred
Mercedes-Benz designates one preferred collision center per market. In Colorado Springs, that is Phil Long. Covers all Mercedes, AMG, and EQ models.
Audi Preferred
Audi's preferred collision center in Colorado Springs. Certified for Audi's aluminum space frame construction and multi-material body structures across A, Q, e-tron, and RS models.
Kia Certified
Kia Certified Collision Center. Phil Long uses Kia-approved procedures and parts. Your factory warranty is maintained through the repair.
Hyundai Certified
Hyundai Certified Collision Center. Covers the full range of Hyundai models, including Genesis-badged luxury vehicles. Factory specifications, protected warranty.
Subaru Certified
Subaru Certified Collision Center. Subaru's symmetrical AWD system depends on precise structural geometry. Phil Long is certified to restore your vehicle to those specifications.
Corvette Certified
Corvette Certified Collision Center. The C8 Corvette is built on a carbon fiber and aluminum structure that requires specialized repair knowledge, tooling, and materials.
Why your repair shop’s certifications matter
Does certification affect my warranty?
If your vehicle is under factory or extended warranty coverage and gets repaired at a non-certified facility using non-approved parts or procedures, the manufacturer may deny warranty claims related to that repair area. Phil Long’s certifications protect your warranty through the repair process.
Does certification affect vehicle resale value?
Yes. A vehicle with documented repairs performed at an OEM-certified facility maintains resale value better than one repaired at a non-certified shop. Certified repairs, performed with OEM parts and documented procedures, reduce the negative resale impact of an accident.
What happens at a non-certified shop?
For vehicles with advanced materials like aluminum, carbon fiber, and high-strength steel, incorrect repair procedures can compromise structural integrity in ways that are not visible until a subsequent collision.
Colorado Springs' most credentialed collision center
Schedule an estimate with a certified repair facility. Your warranty, your safety systems, and your vehicle's value are protected.