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 […]
Gene Scambray Receives I-CAR Chairman’s Award
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), has named Gene Scambray as the recipient of its 2017 Chairman’s Award. The award recognizes an individual or organization whose contributions to I-CAR have been significant or extraordinary. The Chairman’s Award recipient is selected by the Executive Committee of the I-CAR International Board of Directors. Scambray has […]
I-CAR Launches 13 Electrical and Diagnostic Courses
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) today launched 13 new courses as additions to its Electrical & Diagnostic curriculum. These courses were developed in response to the collision repair industry’s need to understand both the why and the how of diagnostics. As the technology in vehicles has increased, identifying the required repair has […]
I-CAR Adds Plastic Repair and STRSW Hands-On Courses
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced two new courses to its Hands-On Skills Development lineup: Plastic Repair and Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding. Plastic Repair and Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding join the previously introduced Rivet Bonding and MIG Brazing courses. All Hands-On Skills Development courses are specifically designed to provide collision repair technicians […]
I-CAR Introduces Podcast Series
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) has introduced an industry discussion audio series through internet podcasts. The monthly series of podcasts, called Driving the Conversation, includes informative and engaging discussions from industry thought leaders on noteworthy topics. The podcast series is hosted by I-CAR, and features industry leaders providing their view on a […]
I-CAR Launches Estimator Interactions Course
To better equip collision repairers with the knowledge and skills they need to develop and present quality repair estimates, I-CAR has launched a new course designed to focus specifically on exploring the Estimator Professional Development Program (PDP) role. The course, The Art and Science of Estimator Interactions, will allow students to participate in activities that […]
Philadelphia I-CAR Committee Raises Over $46,000 for Collision Repair Education Foundation
Second annual event supports pre-employment collision education opportunities in greater Philadelphia market. On Thursday, June 8, the Greater Philadelphia-area I-CAR committee held its second annual fundraiser at the Scotland Run Golf Club, in Williamstown, N.J. to benefit the Collision Repair Education Foundation and local collision repair school programs. Over 160 people participated in the golf […]