With in-person events returning around the country, the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) would like to recognize the St. Louis, Atlanta, and Nashville I-CAR volunteer committees who are organizing fundraisers that will benefit their local high school and college collision programs. Industry members are encouraged to support these events, which will gather hundreds of local […]
MOPAR Partners with I-CAR for OEM Glass Repair Certification Program
Leveraging the collision repair expertise of Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), Mopar is launching the Mopar Certified Glass Installer Program, the industry’s first OEM glass repair certification. I-CAR’s training and support of the new Mopar program is a perfect extension of I-CAR’s 42-year-old vision, explained John Van Alstyne, CEO and President. “I-CAR’s mission […]
I-CAR Opens Online Nominations for 2020 Russ Verona Memorial Award and Jeff Silver Award
The Inter-Industry on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced online nominations are now open for its two top 2020 industry awards which recognize outstanding contributions to advancing technical education and professionalism in the collision repair industry; the Russ Verona Memorial Award and the Jeff Silver Award. Nominations for both awards are being accepted for consideration through […]
LKQ Aftermarket Parts Considerations Online Training Course Available Through I-CAR
LKQ Corporation announced the availability of a new online training course hosted within I-CAR’s virtual training library, Aftermarket Collision Replacement Parts Considerations. LKQ has been supporting the collision repair industry through the I-CAR Sustaining Partner program since 2018. The Aftermarket Collision Replacement Parts Considerations course was released March 2 and is designed to educate the […]
Free ADAS Systems Webinar from ASE and I-CAR on April 23
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Friday, April 23 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled ADAS Systems – What They’re All About. Paul Hill, Tom McFinch and Jeff Poole from I-CAR will deliver an informative session on ADAS, including the below topics: History of ADAS […]
ASE and I-CAR Continue Collaboration to Support Collision Repair Training and Education
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) continue their collaboration and commitment to collision repair knowledge and skill excellence. The goal of this joint effort is to align education, training and certification requirements between the organizations in an effort to make it easier for Career […]
ASE Webinar This Afternoon Focuses on How to Optimize and Manage Your I-CAR Education
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for technicians today, Friday, Feb. 19 at 4:00 p.m. EST entitled Optimize and Manage Your I-CAR Education. This webinar will show participants how to optimize and manage their I-CAR training education with the professional development program 2.0. The webinar will also show […]
I-CAR Details Updated COVID-19 Policies
Provides update to industry relief program launched last year in response to the coronavirus. In an open letter John Van Alstyne, CEO and President of the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) on January 15, he detailed the non-profit training organization’s 2021 Industry Relief program to support the collision repair industry. “I-CAR was built […]
Audi of America and I-CAR Expand Training Partnership
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the expansion of its Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) training offerings in collaboration with Audi of America. These new online courses continue to further the industry’s knowledge and skills with an evolving portfolio of electrified vehicles and […]
I-CAR Announces Recipients of Jeff Silver and Russ Verona Awards
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the recipients of its annual Jeff Silver and Russ Verona 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 passion for […]