I-CAR to offer hail, theft, vandalism damage analysis course

I-CAR will introduce its Hail, Theft, Vandalism Damage Analysis (DAM09) course Feb. 28, providing industry professionals interested in understanding damage analysis repair considerations for weather and vandalism-related damage with a new training opportunity.

Hail, Theft, Vandalism Damage Analysis is an instructor-led course that will cover damage analysis procedures for different types of vandalism and weather-related damage – including fluid contamination, rodent infestation, and hail damage. In addition, information on the considerations around repair versus replace options for specific weather-damaged and vandalized vehicle parts will be covered in this course.

Jeff Peevy, I-CAR director of field operations said, “Understanding the source of damage is one of the first steps in determining proper repair options for a vehicle. Understanding these procedures can improve overall estimating accuracy and help create a proper repair plan.This course meets I-CAR® ProLevel™ 1 requirements within the I-CAR® Professional Development Program™ for individuals in the Estimator and Auto Physical Damage Appraiser role.”

I-CAR’s new course, Hail, Theft, Vandalism Damage Analysis will help students:

• Identify different types of vandalism, including fluid contamination, finish issues caused by vandalism, interior and underhood damage, and slashed tires
  
• Determine repair or replace options for specific vandalized vehicle parts
  
• Recognize commonly stolen vehicles and their parts, as well identify damage to both factory installed and aftermarket electronics
  
• Recognize the difference between theft and prior damage and understand potential fraud indicators
  
• Distinguish hail, wind, and lightning damage and determine repair options
  
• Understand the considerations around repairing a vehicle affected by infestation and analyze potential damage

Registration for Hail, Theft, Vandalism Damage Analysis is currently open and new classes are being added to I-CAR’s class schedule on a continual basis. Information on scheduled instructor-led classes can be found on the I-CAR website www.i- car.com or by contacting I-CAR Customer Care at 800-422- 7872.