GEICO Auto Repair Express ARX Body Shop Named Greenlink’s First Certified Facility in the Country

One of GEICO's Auto Repair Express (ARX) shops - Pohanka Collision Centers in Chantilly, Va. - is the first Greenlink body shop in the country to earn certification for meeting standards of excellence in environmental and safety operations (see also GEICO).

The Greenlink program, developed by the Coordinative Community for Auto Repair (CCAR), establishes and monitors rigorous standards that auto repair shops must attain for environmental, health and safety (EHS) operations. The Greenlink certification includes reaching excellent standards for employee training and shop management as well.

Taking part in the Greenlink certification presentation in Chantilly were, Michael Smith an auto damage manager for GEICO; Mike Moore the Pohanka Collision Center manager; Frank Popecki an auto damage supervisor for GEICO; and Dave Russell an auto damage adjuster also for GEICO.

Customers say GEICO's ARX program is a fast and convenient approach to collision repair. GEICO customers may always choose any auto body shop for their repairs, but GEICO also offers the ARX program for customers who would like repair facility recommendations. About GEICO GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) - as part of Berkshire Hathaway - is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States*. GEICO provides auto insurance coverage for 9 million policyholders and insures more than 16 million vehicles.

In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), boats, homes, apartments and mobile homes. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection and life insurance are also available.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, GEICO is rated A++ for financial strength by A.M. Best Company and ranks at the top of several national customer satisfaction surveys. For more information, go to geico.com.

*A.M. Best 2008 market share data

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