I-CAR introduces damage analysis training course

I-CAR introduced a new training course, Advanced Material Damage Analysis, throughout North America. The course will update inter-industry professionals with information about damage analysis for advanced materials, collision energy management, and special considerations for these materials, which can lead to more educated repair vs. replace decisions.

“As more advanced materials are used in today’s vehicles, identification of those materials becomes even more important to a complete and safe repair,” says Jeff Peevy, I-CAR director of field operations. “This class will be valuable to anyone writing estimates and building repair plans on newer vehicles.”

To meet industry demand, nearly 200 classes have been scheduled and additional courses are being added daily. After completing the course, an individual will be able to:
• Identify advanced materials used in vehicle construction and describe their characteristics and applications
• Explain how advanced vehicle construction materials affect collision energy management
• Understand damage analysis considerations for advanced materials
• Make repair vs. replace decisions for specific advanced materials and understand general damage analysis considerations
• Describe the effects of heat and straightening on different advanced materials
• Explain advanced materials recycled parts considerations, joining methods, corrosion protection, and refinishing considerations

Registration for the course is open, and information on where the classes are being scheduled can be found on the I-CAR Web site at www.i-car.com or by contacting I-CAR customer care at (800) 422-7872.