NJDEP Formally Supports NJGARP
The New Jersey Green Automotive Repair Program (NJGARP) was created to encourage all automotive repair facilities to implement environmentally-friendly business practices and recognize those who meet certain requirements by certifying them as “green” businesses.Recently, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) issued a Letter of Support from Assistant Commissioner Robert Marshall, recognizing both the Program and its current certified facilities, as well as lending increased credibility to the Program. We have attached a copy of the NJDEP Letter of Support to this NewsLetter.Dozens of facilities around the State have gone through the relatively painless process. Some were initially concerned with the length of the survey, thinking it would take too much time to complete. “Green” Certification is quick, inexpensive and worth every penny in marketing dollars.To date, the following NJ CAR members have been certified as “Green” by NJGARP:
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BMW of Mount Laurel Cherry Hill Volvo Flemington BMW Flemington Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Flemington Dodge Chrysler Jeep Flemington Ford Lincoln Flemington Infiniti Flemington Nissan Flemington Porsche Audi Volkswagen Flemington Subaru Holman Cadillac Holman Ford Lincoln Holman Infiniti |
Holman Toyota Scion Liberty Hyundai Liberty Subaru Madison Honda Prestige Lexus Prestige Mini Route 23 Honda Scion of Morristown Smith Chrysler Jeep Dodge Subaru of Morristown Toyota of Morristown Wayne Motors |
NJCAR wants to see more dealers achieve this recognition, which can be used extensively in the dealers’ marketing. It’s as easy as:1. Complete the free self-assessment survey. It doesn’t cost a dollar to see where your facility is strong and where it may need improvement to be certified as a “Green” facility.2. If you meet the point threshold for “green certification, send in your completed survey with a $275 application fee, which will be applied toward your Review Fee, if you are certified.3. An NJGARP representative will complete a brief, on-site review, working around YOUR schedule. If your facility passes, you pay your Review Fee (an additional $125 to $325, based on the number of service bays in the facility) and are officially certified. You’ll be added to the NJGARP website of certified facilities, mirrored on the NJDEP website and will receive a variety of marketing materials so you can make sure your current and prospective customers know you are a certified “green” facility.For more information on NJGARP and the benefits of being certified “green,” visit the NJGARP website at: http://www.njgreenautorepair.org.