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Formed by the collision industry in 1979; it's an international
not-for-profit organization dedicated to training the collision
industry.
They conduct extensive collision repair research & use it to develop & deliver technical training programs to professionals
in all areas of the collision industry plus provide a
communication forum for anyone interested in proper collision repair.
I-Car reaches a broad base of students who learn the latest methods of
efficient, high-quality repair. Primary funding is derived from tuition
& services assuring they remain unbiased in developing programs &
services on an industry-wide basis.
"Outward Vision":
be an industry resource, ally & partner to all segments of the collision
industry to help it reach the goal of providing complete & safe repairs
to the consumer.
All activities & resources focus on helping the industry achieve a high
level of technical training. Vision: Every person in the
collision industry has the technical knowledge & skills relevant to
their position to achieve a complete & safe
repair.
Mission: research, develop & deliver quality technical
educational programs related to collision repair; to raise the level of
available knowledge & recognize professional achievement; & to thereby
improve communication throughout the collision repair, insurance, & related industries for the ultimate benefit of the
consumer.
Strong Representation: from Collision Repair
Businesses; Insurance Co's; Domestic & Import Vehicle Makers; Tool,
Equipment, & Supply Manufacturers; Providers of Technical Education,
Training & Research; Suppliers of Related Industry Services, such as
Independent Appraisers, Technical Publishers & Recyclers.
Who Benefits & How? I-CAR training extends beyond our students:
The Collision Repair Industry... learn the latest collision
repair technology. Promoting better communication with customers &
insurers, and more productive relationships among all collision industry
personnel. Increases the number of techs who can make quality repairs
with fewer repeated repairs & reduced liability exposure.
The Insurance Industry... from executives to claims personnel &
estimators, benefit by understanding the latest collision repair
technology. Courses provide the foundation they need to better
understand, communicate with, & work with, the collision repair industry.
These benefits lead to the most consistent, efficient & high-quality
collision repairs.
Related Industries... By understanding the challenge of collision
repair today, recyclers, glass installers, vendors, suppliers & others
can work with collision repair businesses & insurance companies to
benefit the consumer.
The Consumer... The ultimate beneficiary is the consumer who wants
a collision-damaged vehicle properly repaired in the quickest & most
skillful manner possible. An effective repair corrects all the damage,
maintains long-term durability, keeps the vehicle running & handling
properly, & restores appearance to pre-accident condition.
How Does I-CAR Recognize Highly Trained Industry Professionals?
The Gold Class Professionals & Platinum Individual Programs were
developed in response to requests from industry professionals for
recognition of their high degree of training. The Gold & Platinum
designations signify a commitment to quality by staying up-to-date with
collision repair technology thru continued training. With these
designations, professionals earn industry respect & customer confidence
that a repair will be done correctly. |