176. In addition to its powers under this Act, the Groupement may(1) establish a centre to examine and perfect techniques of appraisal and repair of damage to automobiles;
(2) standardize the forms to be used by all authorized insurers for reporting accidents and adjusting losses;
(3) establish or certify loss adjustment centres;
(4) provide information to the public, particularly on the direct compensation agreement and its application, on the establishment or certification of appraisal centres and their operation, and on the mechanism established to enable any automobile owner required to take out liability insurance provided for in section 84 to find an authorized insurer with whom he may take out such insurance;
(5) act as an authorized agency under section 178.