Prestige Auto Repair, LLC, in Bernardsville was awarded “green” certification by the New Jersey Green Automotive
Repair Program (NJGARP) in October of 2012. NJGARP recognizes facilities for implementing ecofriendly business practices that will
help keep New Jersey clean and conserve precious resources. Prestige Auto Repair, LLC earns the distinction
of being the only recognized “green” auto repair facility in Somerset County and one of only seven independent
auto repair shops in the state of New Jersey. “We are proud of our ‘green’ efforts and what they contribute
to the environment, our community and our customers,” said Owner Jim Jackson. “NJGARP’s recognition
of our efforts is great, but when a customer seeks us out BECAUSE we are a green facility, that speaks to the
power of doing the right thing and reaffirms our commitment to practicing ‘green’ techniques.”
“Green” practices employed by Prestige Auto Repair, LLC include, energy & water conservation, scrap metal,
antifreeze, waste oil & battery recycling. Prestige Auto Repair, LLC also heats the interior of the shop in the winter with a waste oil heater, that burns used engine oil. Only “green” approved chemicals & products are authorized for
use in the shop. Safe & environmentally friendly cleaning products & processes are also utilized in the office.
Prestige Auto Repair, LLC met the requirements of a ~100-point checklist of “green” initiatives for auto repair
facilities and body shops. The checklist includes: pollution prevention and resource conservation measures; waste
fluids management, energy and water conservation efforts; waste water reduction; and protection of customers
and workers at the facility. Each “green” initiative is assigned a point value and repair shops must achieve a
minimum of 300 points to qualify for – and maintain – “green” certification by NJGARP. Jim Jackson notes that Prestige
Auto Repair, LLC scored above average with a score of 460. Prestige Auto Repair, LLC is an independent
automotive repair shop located in Bernardsville, New Jersey. Owner Jim Jackson, a member of Bernardsville
Chamber of Commerce, works hard to provide “Trust, Convenience and Value” to all of his customers. To schedule an
appointment for automotive repair or servicing call 908-766-7667