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 […]
I-CAR Canceling Live Events and In-Shop Knowledge Assessments Starting Sunday
I-CAR announced several policies in response to the coronavirus crisis. According to the collision industry training provider changes include: Cancellation of all live events and In-Shop Knowledge Assessments effective March 22 – April 5 Extensions for credentialing renewals Reformatting the I-CAR 2020 Conference to digital delivery and open to the entire Inter-Industry I-CAR will continue […]
Axalta North America Refinish Students Can Receive Free I-CAR Credit through Sustaining Partner Program
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) today announced that they joined I-CAR’s Sustaining Partner Program in North America, effective January 1, 2020. Axalta’s participation in the program offers its Refinish students more accessible and affordable training, either virtually or in-person, at any of Axalta’s Learning and Development Centers, while earning platinum I-CAR credit at no charge from […]
I-CAR Rolls Out Expanded Membership Program
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) is rolling out it new membership program that announced as part of its updated Governance model that was finalized in November. A new non-voting Associate Member category has been created with automatic, no-fee membership status for Gold Class shops, Platinum technicians, Committee Chairs, and Career and Technical […]
Central Massachusetts I-CAR Committee Axe Tournament Raises Thousands for Collision Repair Schools
On November 14, over 30 industry vendors, auto body instructors, members of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP/MA) and I-CAR representatives gathered for the Central Massachusetts I-CAR Committee’s inaugural Axe Tournament. The event, held at Half Axe in Marlborough, Mass., served as a fundraiser for the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) in […]
I-CAR Finalizes Updated Governance Structure
The I-CAR Board of Directors announced details of its updated Governance model that was approved by I-CAR Regular Members at their membership meeting yesterday. The key changes to I-CAR’s bylaws include: Board of Directors Size and Composition: The streamlined and strategic Board now includes fewer Director seats (13-17), while retaining Inter-Industry representation and balance, with […]
I-CAR Names Russ Verona and Jeff Silver Award Recipients
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, I-CAR, announced the recipients of its annual I-CAR Awards that recognize one individual and one collision repair shop for advancing technical education and professionalism in the collision repair industry. The recipients were named at a special ceremony at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino during the 2019 […]
Ranken Technical College Instructor Walt Rundell to Receive I-CAR Award
I-CAR has announced that Walt Rundell, an instructor at Ranken Technical College will receive the 2019 I-CAR Platinum/ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year award. Rundell was cited by I-CAR for his career spanning nearly four decades, his robust and diverse skill set and his hands-on approach that has […]