The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the addition of Jeff Peevy, AMAM, to its executive leadership team as Vice President – Technical Products, Programs & Services. In this new role, which becomes effective at the end of July, Peevy will spearhead the strategic development and growth of all I-CAR curriculum and technical […]
I-CAR Announces Expanded Partnership with Audi for Collision Repair Network Training
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) today announced a partnership with Audi of America’s Collision Repair Network, where I-CAR will deliver expanded training to all new Network members as Audi seeks to augment the knowledge of technicians and shop management. I-CAR Gold Class certification has been required for any member of Audi’s Collision […]
I-CAR Provides Update on Restart of In-Shop Certification and Assessment Programs
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) shared details of its safety guidelines and plans for re-starting its Hands-On Skills Development, Welding Training & Certification and Live Courses, which have been paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The safety of everyone is I-CAR’s number-one priority in consideration of the plans and timelines for re-starting our […]
I-CAR Adds 3 Online Training Courses
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) three new online courses that count toward annual Gold Class and Platinum training requirements. The new courses include: Car-O-Liner CMI300 PulseTrio – GMA Welder Operation and Tuning is a one-hour course that introduces the settings, functions, adjustments, and advanced tuning techniques for the CMI300 PulseTrio. Chief MultiMig […]
Doug Middleton, Longtime I-CAR Staff Member and Volunteer, Passes Away Aged 97
World War II Navy vet, who had long career in the auto insurance industry, supported industry training activities into his 90s. Lemuel Douglas “Doug” Middleton, a long-time staff member and volunteer at the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), passed away May 19 at the age of 97. Middleton was born January 27, 1923 […]
I-CAR Announces 2020 Volunteer and Instructor Award Recipients
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the 2020 recipients of its Johnny Dickerson Welding Award, Lon Baudoux Instructor of the Year Award and I-CAR’s Founders and Committee Awards. The awards were scheduled to be announced at I-CAR’s Annual Volunteer & Instructor Conference planned for earlier this year. Due to COVID-19, the conference […]
I-CAR Opens Nominations for Russ Verona and Jeff Silver Awards
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced nominations are open for its two 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 will be accepted through July 31, and the winners […]
I-CAR Provides Update on Operations
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) provided an update on its operations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic that forced the suspension of its live training and welding certification programs. In a nearly hour long presentation using YouTube Live yesterday afternoon, embedded below, John Van Alstyne shared the organization’s status, its continuing […]
I-CAR Announces Updated COVID-19 Policies
The Inter-Industry on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced further COVID-19 action steps, plans and updated policies designed to best support everyone within the collision repair industry during this trying period. I-CAR’s COVID-19 Industry Relief Program is grounded in understanding the substantial impact the industry is experiencing as a result of the pandemic, emphasizing the role […]
I-CAR Provides Free Access to Repairability Technical Support Portal
I-CAR announced it will be providing its collision repair technical information source, the Repairability Technical Support (RTS) Portal, to the industry for free through May 31. The RTS Portal provides collision repair technical resources to technicians, appraisers, shop owners and managers, including: Reference tools for airbag and partial part replacements How to access OEM-specific repair […]