The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Repair (I-CAR) announced that James Roach, Immediate Past Chairman of the I-CAR International Board of Directors, was awarded the Founder’s Award for his dedication and service to I-CAR at the 2018 I-CAR Volunteer & Instructor Conference held recently in San Antonio, Texas. Roach was on the I-CAR International Board of […]
I-CAR Announces 2018 Board of Directors
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced its 2018 International Board of Directors and Executive Committee following its annual membership meeting in San Antonio, Texas held during the week of February 26. Tim O’Day, Gerber Collision & Glass will lead as Chairman of the Board and Chair of the Executive Committee. In addition, […]
State Farm Earns I-CAR Insurance Gold Class Status
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced it has awarded Insurance Gold Class business recognition at the corporate level to State Farm as its appraiser staff has completed the Platinum Auto Physical Damage Appraiser (APDA) training requirements in I-CAR’s Professional Development Program (PDP). State Farm’s Select Service Program also recognizes I-CAR’s Welding Training […]
I-CAR Training Featured at Northeast Trade Show
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced that the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) will be hosting three events over the course of the weekend at NORTHEAST 2018 trade show. On Saturday, March 17, from 8 a.m – 12 p.m., Michael Bonsanto and Peter Fryzel of I-CAR will be […]
Kent Marks the 10th Anniversary in I-CAR Training Alliance by Nearly Doubling Instructor Base
Kent Automotive, a brand of Lawson Products, Inc., (NASDAQ:LAWS), announced eight of its industry professionals recently completed I-CAR Industry Training Alliance provider training, bringing its total number of I-CAR instructors to 19. More than 8,200 collision center personnel have participated in Kent’s I-CAR courses since 2008. The increase in I-CAR training resources complements a range […]
I-CAR Reports More Collision Repair Facilities Training in 2017
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that 2017 proved to be another strong year, continuing to build on the progress made since 2010 when its Professional Development Program was announced. Over the past seven years the organization has achieved significant growth as result of its greatly expanded product and services portfolio, plus […]
I-CAR Launches Sustaining Partner Program To Support Collision Repair Industry
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced today the formal launch of the organization’s new Sustaining Partner program. The program is designed to more fully engage insurers, OEMs, service providers and suppliers in support of I-CAR’s vision and mission in recognition of the value I-CAR creates for the industry and their respective organizations, […]
I-CAR Launching National Live Course Scheduling Initiative in January
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that after closely analyzing all live delivery courses, it will introduce a new National Scheduling initiative to deliver its 22 live Professional Development Program (PDP) courses in every national market in January. These 22 live courses, along with additional online and virtual courses, form the foundation […]
Kurt Money Receives 2nd Annual Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician Award from I-CAR and ASE
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) today announced it has awarded the I-CAR Platinum/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year award to Kurt Money of Shotwell’s Auto Body in Santa Rosa, Calif. Money has more than 42 years of experience as a collision repair technician. He was selected from hundreds […]
I-CAR Names Winners of Russ Verona and Jeff Silver Awards
I-CAR announced the winners of its annual awards that recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advancing technical education and professionalism in the collision repair industry. The winners were revealed on November 1 at a ceremony in the Paradise Ballroom at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino during the annual SEMA Show. The […]