How Leading MSOs Are Turning OEM Certification into a Strategic Advantage
With MONITRR’s latest capability, MSOs can now determine the investment requirement of OEM compliance, thus bridging the gap.
In today’s competitive collision repair landscape, growth-minded Multi-Site Operators (MSOs) face mounting pressure to both satisfy insurance partners and gain inclusion in OEM-certified repair networks. Yet, many still rely on manual, reactive or fragmented systems (legacy or repurposed) to manage compliance. This is a costly and inefficient approach in a market that demands precision, transparency and speed. It is also insufficient in a world where companies are accelerating their digital transformation.
Enter MONITRR: the platform trusted by globally recognised OEMs to manage their network standards. And now, with our latest breakthrough, we’re extending that same strategic clarity to MSOs.
The High Stakes of OEM Certification
OEM certifications are more than badges on the wall – they’re gateways to high-value repair volume, premium brand partnerships and deeper alignment with insurers. Insurance companies want confidence that vehicles are repaired to OEM standards, and certified repair facilities offer that peace of mind.
However, for MSOs, joining an OEM-certified repair network has traditionally meant navigating a maze of unclear requirements and unpredictable costs. MSO executives need to quantify the compliance gap and investment required for a repair shop to achieve full compliance on an OEM network. When you compare this with the predicted incremental repair volume with discounted operating profit, voila, a Return on Investment model.
Until now.
Introducing MONITRR’s OEM Network Readiness
With our new capability, MONITRR makes it simple and strategic for MSOs to pursue OEM certifications.
Here’s how it works:
1. Select an OEM
- Choose the vehicle brand(s) you want to become certified for.
2. View standards instantly
- MONITRR displays the full compliance criteria for that OEM.
3. Self-assess seamlessly
- Each MSO network outlet can self-assess against the OEM standards directly within the platform, and MSO knowledge-holders can verify remotely or on-site.
4. Receive investment estimates
- MONITRR calculates the cost required to become fully compliant, including tools, training and facility upgrades.
5. Action plans
- MONITRR generates an OEM-specific action plan for the network outlet.
6. Implementation
- The MSO utilises MONITRR to manage the reduction of compliance gaps.
A Game-Changer for MSO Strategy
Now, MONITRR is a leading quality assurance solution for OEM certification and a growth enabler.
By bringing transparency and predictability to the OEM certification journey, MONITRR empowers MSO leadership teams to:
Quantify the compliance gap for prospective OEM programs.
Quantify the investment requirement.
Prioritise the most lucrative OEM partnerships with the shortest payback period and highest ROI.
Standardise compliance processes across network outlets in the MSO group.
Provide insurers with verifiable evidence of repair quality and OEM alignment.
In short, we’re helping MSOs turn what was once a complex burden into a strategic lever.
Why Now?
The convergence of insurer expectations, consumer trust in OEM-branded repairs, and growing OEM oversight makes it clear: the MSOs that invest in structured, scalable compliance today will be the ones leading the industry tomorrow.
And MONITRR is here to make that transition faster, smarter, and more profitable.
Ready to See MONITRR in Action?
If you’re an MSO looking to grow your OEM partnerships, improve insurer confidence and modernise your compliance strategy, we’d love to show you how MONITRR can help.