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AMi Launches Designations for Collision Repair Estimators

July 25, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

New professional designation includes I-CAR training and ASE certification requirement. The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announces the development and launch of two new professional designations for the Collision Repair Estimator role.  “The new designations, represent fourteen months of industry work to identify and develop requirements, which include AMi, I-CAR and Information Provider training and ASE […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Automotive Management Institute, I-CAR

Volvo Adds I-CAR Gold Class Requirement to Collision Repair Certification Program

July 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that its Gold Class designation been selected as a requirement for collision repair shops to participate in the Volvo Certified Collision Facility (VCCF) Program. “I-CAR commends Volvo and its commitment to requiring the Gold Class designation for its network repairers,” said John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO […]

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

BASF’s VisionPLUS Performance Group Participation Approved for I-CAR Credit

June 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF’s VisionPLUS Performance Group program is now I-CAR–approved. In 2017, each Performance Group member will receive seven I-CAR Platinum points for meetings they attend, helping them maintain I-CAR Platinum status each year. “Our Performance Group community is growing and getting stronger each year,” said Craig Seelinger, BASF VisionPLUS Program Manager. “We continuously strive to develop […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, I-CAR

I-CAR Releases NACE Automechanika Collision Repair Course Schedule

June 5, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced seven courses that its collision repair instructors will offer at the 2017 NACE Automechanika Chicago trade show and conference, July 26-28, in the West Hall of McCormick Place. I-CAR events at NACE Automechanika Chicago will detail the latest approaches to vehicle repair and collision repair business […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, NACE Automechanika, Training Schedule

Sherwin-Williams Announces Advanced Painter Certification Course Eligible for I-CAR Credit

May 19, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced an expanded Advanced Painter Certification course for collision repair professionals. The course is designed to provide participants with state-of-the-industry expertise on OE color trends and innovations. More information about the course is available online. “Unique OEM colors and specialty finishes change each year, so this class is built to adapt,” said […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, I-CAR, Sherwin-Williams

Interview: Chris Evans, State Farm Insurance

May 18, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Chris Evans State Farm Interview

Chris Evans, Claim Consultant, explains State Farm’s recent decision to require I-CAR’s Welding program for collision repair facilities on its Select Service referral program. In April, State Farm Insurance announced it would begin requiring collision repair shops that participate in its Select Service referral program to have technicians with the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Certification, I-CAR, Interview, State Farm, Welding

Australia Insurer IAG Implementing I-CAR Gold Class Repairer Accreditation across Network

May 9, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Gold Class, I-CAR, I-CAR Australia, Insurance Australia Group

I-CAR Announces Changes to Class Cancellation Policy

May 8, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Effective May 1, training organization is cancelling classes with fewer than three registered students. Students will be allowed to register for next available class or employer can request a private event. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) today announced a new live course cancellation policy that was put into effect last week. Under […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR

State Farm Adds Welding Certification Requirement for Select Service Collision Repair Shops

April 14, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repair facilities must have steel requirement completed by end of 2017. State Farm announced that the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) Welding Training & Certification for collision repairers is now a requirement to participate in its Select Service Program. Training will be delivered by I-CAR and offered at special pricing for network members. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, I-CAR, State Farm, Welding

I-CAR to Present Live Nissan/Infiniti Safety Shield Course at SARC

April 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) is presenting a special live version of its one-hour Safety Shield Technologies course as part of the Fifth Annual Southern Automotive Repair Conference (SARC) at the IP Casino Resort and Spa in Biloxi, Miss., Saturday, April 22. The course is part of I-CAR’s Vehicle and Technology Specific […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, I-CAR, Infiniti, Nissan, Southern Automotive Repair Conference, Technical Training

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