RepairPal Shops to Perform DOWC Service Contract Repairs
A new partnership connects Dealer Owned Warranty Company service contract holders with RepairPal’s network of 2,500 certified repair shops.
The RepairPal Certified network includes more than 2,500 U.S. auto repair shops.
Photo courtesy Dealer Owned Warranty Company
RINGWOOD, N.J. — F&I product provider and administrator Dealer Owned Warranty Company has partnered with RepairPal, a provider of automotive service and repair, the companies announced. RepairPal-certified shops will now provide covered repairs to DOWC service contract holders.
“We are thrilled to partner with RepairPal to provide a network of well-vetted auto repair shops to our service contract customers,” said Michael LaMotta, founder of DOWC. “The combination of a quality protection plan and quality repair facilities will help get vehicles fixed and back on the road seamlessly for our customers.”
Executives said automobile owners with DOWC service contracts are now referred to the RepairPal Certified network for their repairs when returning to the selling dealer is not an option. Consumers can find RepairPal Certified shops at that company’s website and through the sites of many DOWC partner dealers.
“We are honored to work with DOWC,” said RepairPal Vice President and General Manager Kathleen Long. “We’ve done the work to find and verify high-quality shops across the country and, together, we can ensure consumers have convenient and quality repair experiences when they need to get their cars fixed.”
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