681cea15e16f1c8b5d6e56c8 Icar Logo

I-CAR

More Info on I-CAR

681cea15e16f1c8b5d6e56c8 Icar Logo

Bringing the Industry Together with a Shared Vision

We’re committed to complete, safe, and quality repairs that protect drivers and passengers. With education for every level and a range of technical resources, we support your business growth and career advancement every step of the way.

Products

dsc05246enhancednr1
Sponsored
Discover how I-CAR Academy’s updated curriculum provides innovative and engaging entry-level skills to collision repair technicians
Oct. 7, 2024

Press Releases

Scott Schaefer (left) with I-CAR's John Van Alstyne
I-CAR announces the recipients of the 2020 Jeff Silver and Russ Verona Memorial I-CAR awards.
Nov. 8, 2021
I Car
New Chicago Technical Center underscores commitment to technical leadership and mirrors explosive pace of collision repair complexity, future needs of inter-industry
Aug. 27, 2021
icar_logo
I-CAR's Board of Directors announced the election of four individuals to fill open board seats, including two members returning for a second, three-year term.
July 29, 2021
Unknown
I-CAR's new web series offers informal, unscripted conversations, demonstrations for shops and technicians
July 7, 2021
Unknown
I-CARannounced the addition of six new organizations to its Sustaining Partner™ program, including*: AFR Insurance, asTech, CSAA Insurance Group, IAnet – Nationwide Appraisals...
June 28, 2021
I-CAR announced the creation of “CHARGED for EV,” a new online Electric Vehicle (EV) resource to provide the inter-industry with a centralized information hub in support of the...
June 24, 2021
Unknown
In just seven years, I-CAR’s Repairability Technical Support (RTS) Portal has grown to become an industry mainstay, with accelerated usage of the online resource.
June 11, 2021
I Car
I-CAR's online nominations are now open for its two top 2020 industry awards which recognize outstanding contributions in the collision repair industry; the Russ Verona Memorial...
May 20, 2021
I-CAR President John Van Alstyne has penned an open letter to the collision repair industry addressing the organizations commitment to continue pushing forward amid COVID.
Jan. 19, 2021
I Car
New online courses continue to further the industry’s knowledge and skills.
Jan. 6, 2021

Videos

Maxresdefault 631a0a2f20c23
In the first video of a series filmed at the grand opening of I-CAR's new Chicago Technical Center in Vernon Hills, Ill., ABRN Managing Editor Jay Sicht talks with I-CAR CEO &...
Sept. 8, 2022

Blogs

Heather Mcardle/Dreamstime
Help wanted
I-CAR interviews two men who centered the industry to better provide for their families.
May 13, 2022

Articles

Mercedes-Benz USA
The varying materials of the Mercedes-Benz EQS body shell are shown in different colors and form the outer deformation zones of the vehicle.
Advanced training can help prepare technicians for these unique challenges.
March 13, 2025
Jay Sicht
Arianna Sherlock, senior director of marketing, spoke about the Collision Careers marketing initiative, which she compared to the successful ‘90s “got milk?” ad campaign.
The statement reflects the organization's number one goal and strategy.
May 1, 2024
Courtesy of I-CAR
Technicians must know how far the collision energy has traveled into the vehicle and where the damage stops. No matter where that impact occurred on that vehicle, we must know what parts of the vehicle still dimensionally correct and which ones are not.
From pulling considerations to specialization, today’s vehicles require careful planning before repairs begin.
Oct. 4, 2023
Courtesy of I-CAR
While some high-strength steel parts can be repaired through pulling or straightening, many cannot be repaired or sectioned and must be replaced entirely. Repair methods such as squeeze-type resistance spot welding (shown) or MIG brazing are often required due to the lower heat affected zone temperature.
The integration of advanced technologies means specialized tools, equipment, and knowledge are required to ensure accurate diagnosis and repair.
Aug. 7, 2023
A growing shortage of technicians, along with advancing automotive technology, have significantly elevated the need for advanced, accessible and engaging training.
April 4, 2023
I-CAR logo
All of the courses can be completed within 60 minutes.
July 26, 2022
I Car Logo 6271908c491cf
The Paulding County High School of Dallas, Georgia, auto body program recently held its second annual Small Car Race.
June 17, 2022
“Driven isn’t just a collision center. It’s a beautiful place with so much heart…it’s a place that aims to breathe life and love into everyone we come in contact with,” says Co-owner Alicia Allen.
Alicia Ellen shattered every possible business forecast within eight months of opening Driven Collision Centers
March 29, 2022
I Car Welding Photo Large
The basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair
Feb. 15, 2022
Photo courtesy of BWI Group
BWI Group's MagneRide uses magneto-rheological (MR) fluid-filled dampers and sophisticated control strategies to increase comfort and expand the performance limits of the vehicle.
Aiding ride comfort and handling capabilities, this suspension type demands scanning and calibration, too
Jan. 5, 2022

Additional content from I-CAR

img_4030
I-CAR brings us an exclusive inside look at the latest in automotive tech from the Consumer Electronics Show.
Jan. 20, 2025
Industry reports reveal that as many as 70 percent of repair estimates do not have pre-and post-scans written into them.
Nov. 29, 2021
Ev Skateboard
EVs have reached a tipping point and their future market dominance appears inevitable. The collision repair industry should prepare for electric vehicles based on skateboard platforms...
July 2, 2021
One of the more difficult driving maneuvers for many is parking. However, with ADAS, there are a few systems to help with that daunting task. Those systems are park assist, active...
July 1, 2021
Danny Penix
So what’s it like working these days as a collision repair technician? I-CAR’s Collision Reporter canvassed the country to hear directly from the frontlines. Here’s what four ...
June 30, 2021
Jim and Brian Losel
Not many 24-year-olds can say they’ve already attained their dream job. But that’s exactly how Brian Losel feels.
June 29, 2021
E Vs
Most shops have been adapting to hybrid electric vehicles for the past decade, but the shift to battery electric vehicles is right around the corner. So how does an MSO ready ...
June 29, 2021
Img 1947
Considering your next steps in EV repair? Terry Mostul shares his insights and what he's learned as he goes into his third year of operating a 21,000 sq. ft. dedicated EV collision...
June 29, 2021
The mounting of the radar sensors may be compromised in a collision, even if the impact is not directly at the sensor. So understanding proper mounting and calibration measures...
June 1, 2021
Photo courtesy of I-CAR
Camera Main Image
As we continue our series exploring the different Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, we have looked at automatic emergency braking (AEB), and long-range radar typically used ...
May 1, 2021
A key part of being able to diagnose a problem with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is understanding how the system works. Get insight in Part 1 of this series.
April 14, 2021
Cody Whittington
I-CAR’s Driving the Conversation panel takes us “behind the curtain” to engage directly with young techs on the front lines of today’s repairs, learning key elements/topics/trends...
March 1, 2021
This demonstrates a professional calibration, on a stand is a 3 ft. target in a very specific location. “You can fake it out and make it work, but you just calibrated the system with incorrect information and there is no way it can function as designed,” said VanHulle.
In our “YouTube anything” world, there’s one search category that needs extreme caution when executing: any type of collision repair procedure.
Jan. 29, 2021
A laminated windshield
The most important thing to keep in mind is the safety of the vehicle occupants; there is no exception when it comes to things related to glass.
Jan. 11, 2021
One of I-CAR’s 9,300+ Platinum Refinish technicians is Leah Gatton, a 16-year industry veteran and employee of Glenbrook Dodge in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Dec. 15, 2020
This training comes with the emergence of more technically advanced vehicles, including the new aluminum-intensive 2015 Ford F-150 State Farm and I-CAR.
Nov. 18, 2014
This course provides in-depth information, backed by in-class student activities, on the array of important considerations to take into account when making decisions on aluminum...
July 30, 2014
I-CAR’s Live Demo course, Documentation and Digital Photography (DOC01), will train industry professionals in an interactive shop setting where they will use their own cameras...
June 16, 2014
This year’s Conference picks up I-CAR’s technology advancement discussion started at the company’s 2013 Conference and will provide executives and leaders across the industry ...
June 5, 2014
Live Demo courses are designed to provide a more interactive training experience.
May 29, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC Director of Regulatory Affairs, Reginald R. Modlin
I--CAR announced that Chrysler Group LLC Director of Regulatory Affairs, Reginald R. Modlin, will service as keynote speaker during the I­-CAR Inter-­Industry Conference in Boston...
May 17, 2013
The Atlanta I-CAR Volunteer Committee awarded a $9,000 student scholarship to James Perez of Maxwell High School of Technology (Lawrenceville, Ga.) through the Collision Repair...
May 17, 2013