For Drivers
Why GKPN Certification Matters
Reviews tell you how a shop treats customers on a good day. Certification tells you what protects you on a bad one.
Why should I choose a GKPN Certified Shop?
Because certification verifies the protections that only matter when something goes wrong: coverage for your vehicle while it's in the shop's care, liability protection, workers' compensation for the people working on your car, and documented safety and HR practices.
The gap nobody checks
Anyone can say "we're insured." Very few customers ask which coverage, at what limit, or on what form. GKPN exists to close that gap so drivers don't have to become insurance experts to make a safe choice.
What gets verified
- Garagekeepers Coverage — Verification of Garagekeepers coverage appropriate to the shop's operations and customer-vehicle exposure, subject to policy terms.
- Liability Protection — Review of Garage Liability or Commercial General Liability, property, tools and equipment, completed operations, and umbrella limits.
- Workers' Compensation — Verification of applicable workers' compensation coverage and documented workplace-injury procedures.
- Employee Protection — Review of employee benefit availability, injury response, and protections in place for the people doing the work.
- HR & Safety Standards — Review of the employee handbook, written workplace policies, hiring and disciplinary procedures, and safety practices.
- Return-to-Work Program — Review of light-duty planning, return-to-work procedures, claims management, and loss prevention.
What certification does not promise
Certification is not insurance, not a warranty of repair work, and not a guarantee any claim will be paid. Read the full disclaimer.
How to use the directory
- Search by ZIP code, city or state.
- Open a certified shop profile and check the last verification date.
- Call the shop and confirm the work and estimate directly.