Includes seven new vehicle and technology specific courses including courses on calibration, diagnostics and scan tools. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced it has released seven new one-hour, online courses, as part of its new Vehicle and Technology Specific Training curriculum portfolio. The courses include three that are Nissan/INFINITI specific, a Fiat […]
CIC Education and Training Seeks Collision Repair Industry Input
The CIC Education & Training Committee is seeking input from collision repairers on a short survey that, combined with other recent industry surveys, will enable the committee to further identify educational challenges and opportunities facing the collision industry and bring a series of suggestions and solutions to support educational growth and success. The survey is […]
S/P2 Introduces Workplace Substance Abuse and Bullying Courses
S/P2 has released two more courses for career technical students and industry professionals including Bullying in the Work Environment and Substance Abuse Awareness and Management. “These courses are about issues affecting employees and workplaces everwhere. Bullying is not a dynamic only for schools or young people. Knowing how to handle workplace bullying is important for […]
I-CAR Launches Honda and Acura TPMS Collision Repair Online Course
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the launch of a new course, detailing Honda and Acura tire pressure monitoring (TPMS) for collision repair.. The new online course is part of I-CAR’s continuing collaboration with American Honda Motor Company, Inc. in an effort to deliver Honda and Acura vehicle-specific training across the collision […]
Vehicle Manufacturer Training and Non-OEM Parts Documentation Addressed in UK Body Repair Standard
RMI Bodyshops (NAB/VBRA) along with the Auto Body Professionals Club (ABP) have compiled an industry guidance note that seeks to clarify recent changes to the BS 10125 standard. According to the groups, it has been almost two years since BS 10125 replaced PAS125, however there are still certain areas which generate questions from body shops […]
AASP-MN to Host Peer-to-Peer Learning and Networking Events
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) has two peer-to-peer learning and networking events scheduled this fall for mechanical and collision repair facility operators. The first, a Mech XChange targeted for mechanical-division members, will take place on September 27, from 4 – 6 p.m., at IDENTIFIX in Roseville, Minn. In this session, attendees […]
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 […]
ASA Members Eligible for 20 Percent Training Discount from Federal-Mogul
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it has joined forces with new corporate member partner Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:FDML), to give ASA members a 20 percent discount on Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Garage Gurus automotive technical training program. Federal-Mogul has 12 state-of-the-art Garage Gurus centers in large metropolitan areas such as […]
Heavy Duty Repair Training to Debut at NACE | CARS 2016
NACE | CARS is featuring Heavy Duty programming this year for the first time ever. The training on heavy duty collision and mechanical repair will take place Wednesday, August 10, and Thursday, August 11. This inaugural program includes: Dean Hancock, Collision Advice – Heavy Duty Damage Analysis John Spoto, 3M – Working Smarter, Not Harder […]
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 […]