The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) has launched a new online course on the topic of cycle time specifically focused for auto physical damage appraisers. The course, Understanding Cycle Time as an Appraiser (AP055E01), was designed to provide APDAs with an understanding of cycle time as it relates to the collision damage repair […]
I-CAR Honors Chuck Sulkala With Lifetime Achievement Award
Chuck Sulkala, past chairman of the I-CAR International Board of Directors, was awarded the Lifetime Contribution Award in recognition of his years of dedicated leadership and service to I-CAR, and his passion and commitment to excellence in the collision industry. This award was presented at the recent 2017 I-CAR Volunteer and Instructor Conference held in […]
Joe Laurentino Receives I-CAR Founder’s Award
Immediate Past Chairman of the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) International Board of Directors, was awarded the Founder’s Award for his dedication and service to I-CAR at the 2017 I-CAR Volunteer & Instructor Conference held in La Jolla, Calif. Laurentino has served on the I-CAR International Board of Directors since 2010, serving in […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Asks for Support of Local I-CAR Volunteer Committee Fundraisers
Events being held in Indiana, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas and Pennsylvania. The Collision Repair Education Foundation is asking the industry to support several upcoming fundraisers that are being organized by I-CAR volunteer committees. The I-CAR committees are made up of local industry members who volunteer their time to help support their local collision repair school programs. […]
I-CAR Announces 2017 Board of Directors, Exec Committee
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced its 2017 International Board of Directors and Executive Committee following its strategic planning session and annual membership meeting in La Jolla, Calif. held during the week of March 6. The Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from each of the following six industry segments: collision […]
I-CAR Debuts Vehicle Technology Class at Northeast Trade Show
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced that I-CAR will debuting a brand new training class at their 40th annual NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show taking place March 17-19 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J. I-CAR Vehicle Technology Trends and Diagnostics Overview (VT117L01) will be introduced on Saturday, March 18 […]
I-CAR Reports Gold Class Collision Repair Facilities Up 16.5% in 2016
Welding students increased by 60 percent. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced it achieved double-digit growth percentage growth in shops and technicians trained last year. rolled out new products and services, and forged new industry partnerships, all in an effort to better serve the collision repair inter-industry. The not-for-profit organization saw its […]
I-CAR Australia Welcome Fix Auto as Corporate Member
Mark Czvitkovits, CEO of I-CAR Australia, announced that Fix Auto Australia has joined the organization as a Corporate Member. Czvitkovits said, “Fix Auto not only joined as a Corporate Member, but has also indicated its willingness to engage I-CAR to assist in providing the necessary skills and training for its network.” Terry Feehan, Head of […]
I-CAR Announces Staff Appointments
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) provided an update on key industry facing and management team additions in 2016. Armin Price, Manager, Business Development – Price is an accomplished sales leader, and is well recognized by the industry. He spent 17 years at Mitchell International in a variety of roles including regional sales […]
I-CAR’s Steve Marks Honored by Steel Market Development Institute
Steve Marks, I-CAR Industry Technical Support Manager, was presented with the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) Community Hero Award during the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Marks, who has been with I-CAR for 23 years, was nominated for the award by SMDI’s Senior Director, Automotive Technical and Long Products Program, David Anderson. […]