S2:E8 EV Certifications: Leading the Charge with Tesla
About this Episode
In this episode, we explore the ins and outs of the Tesla Certification Program. With a growing number of Tesla vehicles on the road and the growing EV shift in the automotive industry, learning how to repair these vehicles properly is becoming necessary for collision repair operators. So what does it take for a collision repair shop to become Tesla certified, and what benefits can it offer both shops and Tesla owners? We speak with Tesla-certified collision repair shop owners to learn about the certification process and the challenges and rewards of working on Tesla vehicles.
Tune in to learn more about the Tesla collision repair certification program and the importance of using trained technicians for repairs on these advanced vehicles.
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Thank you to all of our guests in this episode for their participation.
GUESTS
- Brad Payne, Director of Business Development
CARSTAR North Toronto - Ernie Loggarakis, Owner and Operator
Fix Auto Skokie - Jason Wong, Owner-Operator
CARSTAR Auto World Collision
CARSTAR Auto World Collision San Jose - Micah Elsom, Director of Operations
ABRA Fort Collins
ABRA Greeley
HOST
- Ron Zappetillo, Sr. Field Performance Manager
Driven Brands Collision
PRODUCER
- Eliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing Manager
Driven Brands Collision
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Tune in to learn more about the Tesla collision repair certification program and the importance of using trained technicians for repairs on these advanced vehicles.
FOLLOW THE COLLISION BUZZ PODCAST
INSTAGRAM | instagram.com/collisionbuzzpodcast
FACEBOOK | facebook.com/collisionbuzzpodcast
Thank you to all of our guests in this episode for their participation.
GUESTS
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FOLLOW THE COLLISION BUZZ PODCAST
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Thank you to all our guests in this month's episode.
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Tune in and enjoy this highly impactful and beneficial episode.
FOLLOW THE COLLISION BUZZ PODCAST
INSTAGRAM | instagram.com/collisionbuzzpodcast
FACEBOOK | facebook.com/collisionbuzzpodcast
Thank you to all our guests in this month's episode.
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- Eliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing Manager
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Thank you to all our guests in this month's episode.
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CARSTAR Brantford Westd
CARSTAR Simcoe
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CARSTAR Universal of Fort Oglethorpe
Dalton CARSTAR South
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HOST
- Jennifer Paulino, Sr. Director of Marketing
Driven Brands Collision
PRODUCER
- Eliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing Manager
Driven Brands Collision
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Thank you to all our guests in this month's episode.
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GUESTS
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- Ron Zappetillo, Sr. Field Performance Manager
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PRODUCER
- Eliezer Plasencia, Creative Marketing Manager
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