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I-CAR Suggests Consumers Choose a Collision Repair Center Carefully as Vehicle Technology Advances

February 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Training organization highlights how advanced vehicle technologies impact repair process and what facility they should choose for repair work. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) is reminding consumers that as winter weather is fueling demand at many collision repair shops, it comes amid one of the most transformative eras of vehicle technology change, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Gold Class, I-CAR, OEM Certification, Technical Training

I-CAR Creates Optional ADAS Collision Repair Technician Role

April 26, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the creation of a new, optional Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) career path for collision repair professionals. “This new optional ADAS technician role represents an incredible win for advancing the collision repair industry amid today’s `tsunami’ of highly complex vehicle repairs and is calibrated with I-CAR’s ADAS […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Gold Class, I-CAR

I-CAR Announces Jeff Silver and Russ Verona Award Recipients

November 4, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the 2020 recipients of its annual Jeff Silver and Russ Verona Memorial I-CAR Awards that recognize one individual and one collision repair shop for advancing technical education and professionalism in the collision repair industry. The Jeff Silver Award, honoring an I-CAR Platinum individual who demonstrates true […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Gold Class, I-CAR, Schaefer Autobody Centers, State Farm

ABRA Mankato Celebrates 30th Anniversary of I-CAR Certification

September 16, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

ABRA Auto Body Repair of America is celebrating the team at ABRA Mankato, located in Mankato, Minn., for attaining 30 consecutive years in I-CAR’s Gold Class program. Achieving and maintaining I-CAR’s Gold Class designation means a business has met the industry’s standard for training that contributes to complete, safe and quality repairs. More than 8,600 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Gold Class, I-CAR, Minnesota

I-CAR Recognizes Eric’s Auto Center CARSTAR for 30 Consecutive Years of Gold Class Recognition

December 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

When Eric Grossman opened his Tucson, AZ. collision repair shop in 1977, he was eager to do everything possible to provide his business with a competitive leg up, including enrolling in I-CAR’s new Gold Class training recognition program in 1990.  Thirty years later, Grossman’s shop, Eric Auto Center CARSTAR, has entered into a league of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, Gold Class, I-CAR

I-CAR Introduces New All-Inclusive Package to Help Collision Repair Shops Achieve Gold Class

November 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the launch of Get to Gold Class, an all-inclusive package customized for shops working toward I-CAR Gold Class recognition.  The Get to Gold Class package features a customized training prescription based on shop size and existing knowledge-base, turnover protection considerations, flexible payment options and discounts, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Gold Class, I-CAR, Technical Training

Auto Club Enterprises Earns I-CAR Gold Class

August 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that it has awarded Insurance Gold Class business recognition at the corporate level to Auto Club Enterprises Insurance Group. The insurer’s appraiser staff completed the Auto Physical Damage Appraiser (APDA) training requirements in I-CAR’s Professional Development Program (PDP), therefore achieving corporate Insurance Gold Class.  Auto Club […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Club Enterprises Insurance Group, Gold Class, I-CAR

Holden Expands Certified Collision Repair Network to Include HSV & Chevrolet Vehicles in Australia

May 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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GM Holden announced the expansion of its Certified Repairer Network to include all past and present HSV vehicles along with GM vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado and Camaro that are currently being sold by HSV. Due to the nature of HSV vehicles, only repair shops that have gained the I-CAR Gold Class standard are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, General Motors, Gold Class, Holden, HSV, I-CAR Australia, OEM Certification

I-CAR Launches Enhanced Curriculum and Recognition Programs

October 9, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Gold Class Transition

Gold Class businesses and individuals who achieved Platinum recognition by October 1 grandfathered into new program with multi-year transition period. I-CAR announced the official launch of the enhancements to its core education and recognition programs that the non-profit training organization has been working on for the last few years. The changes include enhanced courses and […]

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State Farm Earns I-CAR Insurance Gold Class Status

February 27, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced it has awarded Insurance Gold Class business recognition at the corporate level to State Farm as its appraiser staff has completed the Platinum Auto Physical Damage Appraiser (APDA) training requirements in I-CAR’s Professional Development Program (PDP). State Farm’s Select Service Program also recognizes I-CAR’s Welding Training […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Gold Class, I-CAR, State Farm

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