The Collision Repair Education Foundation and the Atlanta I-CAR Committee will be hosting back-to-back events this October that the industry is invited to attend, participate, and support. On Wednesday, October 19th a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at Athens Technical College (Athens, GA) in recognition of the school’s collision program receiving a $50,000 Makeover […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation and I-CAR Launch Snapshot Survey
The Collision Repair Industry Snapshot Survey, co-sponsored by the Collision Repair Education Foundation and I-CAR, has launched and is now open for responses from collision shop owners and managers. The collected data will be compared to previous benchmarks. Trends over the years will be analyzed, with results published and shared with the industry. Collision shop […]
I-CAR and ASE Announce Collaboration
Training and Certification organizations seek to eliminate redundancy. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced a collaboration that aligns and builds on I-CAR’s training and curriculum plus ASE’s testing and certification program. I-CAR CEO & President John Van Alstyne and ASE President & CEO […]
I-CAR Creates Online Tool to Calculate Training ROI
Training organization demonstrates impact of training on collision repair facility key performance Indicators. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) unveiled a new way to project the value of training through its Value of Training calculator. Shop owners and managers can now calculate their own training return on investment based on industry KPI standards, number […]
I-CAR Launches Vehicle and Technology Specific Product Line, Announces Promotion on Honda/Acura Courses
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), announced the launch of its Vehicle and Technology Specific Training product line that includes 26 of I-CAR’s highest demanded courses, classified into either vehicle or technology specific training categories. According to I-CAR it will further build out of the portfolio, with new Vehicle and Technology Specific Training […]
Texas I-CAR Committees Schedule Inaugural Johnny Dickerson Memorial Golf Fundraiser
Funds raised will be used to help collision repair school programs. The Texas I-CAR Committees have partnered together to organize the inaugural Johnny Dickerson Golf Memorial Fundraiser that will be held Saturday, October 8 at Firewheel Golf Park in Garland, Texas. Funds raised through this event will benefit both the Johnny Dickerson Memorial Fund and […]
Registration Now Open for I-CAR’s Level 2 Production Management Curriculum
I-CAR announced 10 new courses that form the second level of its production management curriculum for collision repair facility personnel. Individuals can learn more about the course and register for production management courses online or by calling I-CAR Customer Care at (800) ICAR USA. All the new production management courses, as well as those launched […]
I-CAR Australia Announces New Pricing Structure
I-CAR Australia CEO Mark Czvitkovits announced that I-CAR will be restructuring course pricing to reward members and those businesses committed to training. “As a result of increased membership and the support of many organizations towards training, it was felt that these organizations be acknowledged. I-CAR will continue to deliver cost effective and relevant training solutions […]
I-CAR Details NACE Demonstrations and Classes
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) released details of its NACE | CARS 2016 Expo & Conference lineup of demonstrations and training classes. Those attending the expo in Anaheim, Calif. in August will have the opportunity to experience I-CAR classes, see live demonstrations and hear presentations by industry experts on the I-CAR Main […]
I-CAR Expands Production Manager Curriculum
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the launch of the second level of coursework covering ProLevel 2 requirements of its Production Management Role for collision repairers. This new set of courses will enable those who manage collision repair facility production to improve their efficiencies, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ultimately drive […]