Porsche Club of America (Appalachian Region) on K&M Collision
Independent perspective from the Porsche Club of America – Appalachian Region.
After touring our Hickory facility on November 11, 2023, the PCA Appalachian Region highlighted why Porsche owners should choose certified repairs: factory-approved tools, access to restricted structural parts, technician training, and ongoing audits by Porsche. They also called out our insurance advocacy—making sure repairs follow Porsche procedures, with genuine parts and calibrated Driver+ systems.
“K&M was the first Porsche Certified Collision Center in North Carolina and is still only one of two that exist.”
— Porsche Club of America, Appalachian Region
Key takeaways from the PCA visit
- Certified, audited, verified: Porsche North America performs periodic inspections to ensure tooling, processes, and customer experience meet program standards.
- Dealer-nominated and trusted: Certification begins with a dealer nomination; the region notes our relationships with Porsche Asheville, Greensboro, Hickory, Leith (Raleigh) and McDaniel’s Porsche (Columbia).
- OEM-only structural parts: Crucial restricted components are available only to Porsche Approved Collision Centers—preventing risky “workarounds” used by non-certified shops.
- Insurance advocacy: The article cites our experience with NC insurance law and our commitment to repairing to Porsche standards—not an insurer’s shortcuts.
- Modern joining methods: Adhesive bonding, rivet/bond, and fixture systems (not old-school “pull it straight”) preserve structural integrity in today’s Porsches.
