I-CAR Australia’s Board of Directors announced the appointment of Jason Trewin as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Vanessa Harrison as the General Manager (GM) of I-CAR Australia as of August 17. Both Trewin and Harrison have played a significant role in the growth of I-CAR Australia and have supported the team across both the Brisbane […]
Australia-Based Suncorp Boosts Training Subsidy for Collision Repair Partners
With COVID-19 putting pressure on many industries, including repairers, Australia-based insurer Suncorp is continuing to support its repairers by boosting its Suncorp Training Subsidy. Established over five years ago, the Suncorp Training Subsidy provides financial support for its panel of motor repairers to allow them to undertake training. Prior to COVID-19, each repairer was eligible […]
Holden Expands Certified Collision Repair Network to Include HSV & Chevrolet Vehicles in Australia
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 […]
Australia’s IAG Releases 2017-18 Quality Report
IAG today released its sixth Quality Report, the insurance industry’s only report that provides annual data on motor and property repair standards. The Quality Report provides an insight into the monitoring, assessment and quality repair standards across IAG’s nation-wide property and motor repair network. In 2017-18 IAG undertook more than 440,000 motor vehicle repair assessments […]
I-CAR Australia Adds Car Craft as Platinum Sponsor
I-CAR Australia announced that Car Craft, the collision repair network operator, has increased its corporate involvement with I-CAR by raising its membership status and becoming a Platinum Member, to support further professional industry development. Mark Czvitkovits, CEO of I-CAR Australia, said, “The growth of Car Craft and the commitment to providing a consistent standard across […]
I-CAR Australia Announces Suncorp Insurance Achieves Gold Class
At the recent Board meeting held in Brisbane, I-CAR Australia CEO Mark Czvitkovits announced that Suncorp Insurance has achieved Gold Class Insurer Accreditation. Brett Wallace, Executive Manager – Industry & Repair Performance at Suncorp said, “Suncorp are extremely pleased to have been awarded Gold Class Insurer status by I-CAR Australia. The achievement demonstrates the ongoing […]
I-CAR Australia Adds Charles Darwin University as Education Resource
I-CAR Australia CEO Mark Czvitkovits announced that Charles Darwin University (CDU) will deliver select I-CAR courses to meet the requirements for AUR32116 and AUR32416 training packages for apprentices. Grant Mauger, VET Lecturer/Workplace Assessor – Vehicle Body said, “The newly signed MOU between CDU and I-CAR Australia will expand opportunities for local NT apprentices to undertake […]
Australia Insurer IAG Implementing I-CAR Gold Class Repairer Accreditation across Network
In partnership with I-CAR, Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) announced a new initiative for its partner repairers to attain I-CAR Gold Class Repairer accreditation. Steve Bubulj, Head of National Supply Chain said “It is a natural next step for IAG partner repairers to embark on the I-CAR Gold Class program to ensure together we stay […]
I-CAR Australia Partners with Automechanika Kuala Lumpur for Collision Repair Training
Automechanika Kuala Lumpur, will kick off its 10th exhibition, from March 23-25 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. The three-day event will house 246 worldwide exhibitors from 18 countries and regions and pavilions from China, the European Union, Singapore and Taiwan. The event will feature a Collision Repair Training Workshop organized by Messe Frankfurt […]