Did you know that all collision repair shops are not the same? There is a simple way to find out if the the shop you are considering paying to repair your damaged vehicle is the best of the best and operates with ethics and concern for you, the customer. Simply ask and look for I-CAR Gold Class certification. This is the industry standard for collision repair shops and the fact is that only 10% meet the rigorous I-CAR standards for technician training and vehicle safety metrics.
What is I-CAR? Formed by the collision industry in 1979, I-CAR is the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair. It is a not-for-profit training organization focused on education, knowledge and solutions for the Collision Repair Inter-Industry. The vision of I-CAR is complete and safe repairs for the best benefit of the consumer. The kinds of things technicians are trained on include:
* how and where to look for hidden damage that you may not see
* what can be safely repaired and what needs to be replaced
* how to inspect and repair air bags and seat belts
* Current vehicle technologies and repair techniques
Collision Repair shops invest in the technical training available from I-CAR for its professional technicians. There is also a communication forum for anyone interested in proper collusion repair. I-CAR stays unbiased in developing programs and services on an industry-wide basis as its funding is derived from student tuition and services.
I-CAR's stated mission is to deliver increasingly accessible, on-demand and relevant education, knowledge, services and solutions for the collision repair inter-industry. It's pillars include integrity, relevance, collaboration, expertise and excellence. So when a shop is I-CAR certified, consumers can be assured they are getting the best available talent to repair their vehicle. I-CAR INFORMATION