MASSA – Master Aftermarket Security Systems Association – Has been created in order to improve the benchmark of professionalism to drive forward standards and expectations within the industry to provide the end customer a better experience. While also providing the installers support.
Apply for MASSA membership today to take your company to the next level of professionalism!
Why should I consider MASSA Membership?
MASSA membership shows your customers that you are serious about your industry. Membership can’t be simply just purchased to needs to be achieved! By achieving your membership you have demonstrated to your customers and competitors that you, have successfully passed our training program, our rigorous verification checks and that you are a professional within the industry.
Membership gives customers, businesses and insurance companies reassurance that the services and products that you offer are fit for purpose, that they are installed correctly and safely by a trusted individual or company.
What doe’s MASSA expected from the applicant?
- You are a limited company, partnership or sole trader who works with vehicle security products such as trackers or immobilizers.
- You wish to show that the devices you install are created by trusted manufactures.
- You are committed to keeping high standards, protecting consumers, and lower auto crime.
- At all times, each MASSA member must adhere to our defined standards, requirements, and expectations in order to maintain the quality and safe operation
- That MASSA members shall be responsible for the quality of their installers workmanship. Including installations performed by trainees or apprentice installers under their supervision.
- It is the responsibility of the installation company and each installer to ensure that the confidentiality of installations is not compromised in anyway by allowing unqualified people or the general public to view installations. An installer will not divulge any installation practices to third parties.
- Installation companies and each individual installer must ensure that every installation is completed in accordance with all defined requirements and criterion.
- You may not state that your company is MASSA Approved. But you can use ‘MASSA Registered’ or ‘MASSA Verified’.
What is the MASSA Verification process to become a member?
To apply you will need the following:
- Basic level DBS Check for each Installer – A guide on how to apply for this can be found HERE – This costs £21.50 from https://www.gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record
- Certificate public liability insurance – Here’s a video link to some insurance companies some of our installers have used in the past
- Certificate of training completion for each installer – This can be gained by attending and passing the following training course – https://www.theobdcompany.co.uk/course/2-day-canbus-immo-installation-training-course/
Next steps to apply for membership:
- Complete the ‘MASSA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM’ can be completed HERE
- Once submitted we will review your application form along with your certificates provided. Expect a response within 2-5 days.
- Lastly we’ll require your MASSA Membership fee payment – Please follow the link to purchase membership. Here you have 3 tier options for membership, that can be seen below
How much does MASSA membership cost and what are the benefits of becoming a member?
- MASSA Basic Membership – (This member ship gets you access to the video guides and the MASSA ID card: https://www.theobdcompany.co.uk/course/massa-master-aftermarket-security-systems-association/ – This costs £185 +VAT
- MASSA Gold Membership – (This member ship gets you access to the video guides and the MASSA ID card and 12 months access to our custom built AI Chatbot: https://www.theobdcompany.co.uk/course/massa-master-aftermarket-security-systems-association/ – This costs £300 + VAT
- MASSA Platinum Membership – (This member ship gets you access to the video guides and the MASSA ID card, 12 months access to our custom built AI Chatbot plus an IMI ACCEDITED certificate: https://www.theobdcompany.co.uk/course/massa-master-aftermarket-security-systems-association/ – This costs £385 + VAT
Please note in order to benefit from the membership you’ll need an active membership – The above prices are for 12 months membership
Benefits to having a MASSA Membership include:
- Membership Photo ID card in plastic holder and lanyard
- Access to member only video guides
- Member only support
- Access to private member only WhatsApp group
- Exclusive assess to certain security products that have been approved by MASSA
- Member Only pricing on some security products
- Use of MASSA logo on uniform and website
- Building brand trust and USP (Unique Selling Point) – You can use your MASSA Membership as an identify to sperate you from the crowd of competitors within the market – Let your customer know what it means. Chances are your customer would rather choice someone who has achieved the MASSA standard over those that have not.
- Access to web tools to perform stolen vehicle check free of charge – MASSA approved installers are provided with access to tools to perform stolen vehicle check free of charge