Certifications & Registrations
13 certifications and registrations: SJ.autobedrijf meets the highest quality standards in the automotive industry, with RDW recognition, BOVAG membership and APK inspectors.
Registrations
RDW Recognised Workshop
Officially recognised by the RDW (Netherlands Vehicle Authority) to perform APK inspections and repairs. Legally required for any workshop that issues its own APK certificates.
What this means for you:
You know your car is in the hands of an RDW-recognised workshop authorised to perform APK inspections and repairs.
Qualifications
APK Inspector (MOT Tester)
Qualified APK inspector registered with the RDW. Authorised to carry out and approve the statutory APK (MOT) inspection.
What this means for you:
Your APK is carried out by a certified inspector, expertly and in line with statutory requirements.
Air-Con F-gas Certified
Legally required F-gas certification for working with air-conditioning refrigerants. Required to refill, drain and leak-check vehicle air-con systems.
What this means for you:
Your air-con is serviced by certified technicians who handle refrigerants in an environmentally responsible and legally compliant way.
Master Technician
The highest individual qualification for automotive technicians. Authorised to handle complex repairs and lead the workshop.
What this means for you:
Your car is serviced and repaired by the highest qualified technicians in the trade.
BOVAG Member
Member of BOVAG, the trade association for the mobility sector. You receive extra consumer guarantee and can rely on independent dispute resolution.
What this means for you:
As a BOVAG garage we give you extra peace of mind: a guarantee on labour and parts and protection under the BOVAG warranty scheme.
Hybrid & EV Certified
Certified to work safely on hybrid and fully electric vehicles, including the high-voltage system.
What this means for you:
Your hybrid or electric car is in good hands too, serviced by specially certified technicians.
Certifications
Bosch Car Service Partner
Affiliated as a Bosch Car Service partner. Access to genuine Bosch parts, technical data and diagnostic equipment for all makes.
What this means for you:
As a Bosch Car Service partner we work with top-quality parts and the latest diagnostic equipment, for every make.
VCA Certified
Safety, Health and Environment Checklist for Contractors. Demonstrably safe and environmentally aware working in the workshop, also required by business clients.
What this means for you:
We work demonstrably safely and with care for the environment in the workshop, in line with VCA requirements.
Emergency Response & First Aid
Company Emergency Response and First Aid. Our technicians are trained to act immediately in case of fire, accident or emergency in the workshop.
What this means for you:
In the event of an incident in the workshop, our trained emergency responders act immediately and provide first aid.
FOCWA Damage Repair
Affiliated with FOCWA, the leading trade association for damage repair and bodywork. A guarantee of expert panel, spray and damage repair work.
What this means for you:
Damage to your car is expertly repaired to FOCWA quality standards, with a guarantee on panel and spray work.
Specialised Training
Diagnostics Specialist
Specialised training in computer diagnostics and fault finding. Essential for solving complex electronic and engine faults.
What this means for you:
A warning light or an unexplained fault? Our diagnostics specialists expertly track down the root cause.
Customer & Service-Focused Working
Training in customer- and service-focused working. Clear explanations, honest advice and good follow-up after every repair or service.
What this means for you:
We take the time to explain everything clearly and remain at your service even after the repair.
Tyre & Wheel Alignment Specialist
Specialised training in tyres, balancing and wheel alignment. For optimal grip, less wear and safe handling.
What this means for you:
Our specialists fit the right tyres and align your wheels perfectly, for more safety and less tyre wear.
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