Introducing the I-CAR Collision Reporter

While the Repairability Technical Support team will continue to deliver daily collision repair news articles, the I-CAR Collision Reporter is designed to help I-CAR’s customers and business partners navigate the rapid changes happening within North America's collision repair industry, and stay abreast of I-CAR news and developments.

What is Collision Reporter?
John Van Alstyne CEO & President of I-CAR explains in his letter on the first pages of Collision Reporter. John Van Alstyne says “Within these pages you’ll find valuable information that will help you gain better insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the collision repair industry. You’ll also learn how others in the industry are leveraging education and knowledge to drive their businesses successfully into the future. And lastly, we hope to keep you abreast of what I-CAR is doing to equip the collision repair industry with the technical training, information and related services that contribute to complete, safe and quality repairs, and that also continues to optimize business performance, reduce risk, provide career development pathways, and advance industry professionalism.”

What is in the first issue of I-CAR Collision Reporter?
This first exciting issue features the industry’s current hot topic, diagnostics. Not only are the highlights provided by the three industry experts interviewed, but links to their full interviews and bios.

Also in this issue, you will find:

  • Why Hire a Recent Graduate with Platinum?
  • business tools and tips
  • Hands-On Skills Development: MIG Brazing and Rivet Bonding
  • explanation of the In-Shop Knowledge Assessments
  • What’s new at I-CAR

How often will new issues be released?
Collision Reporter is a quarterly publication, with a unique perspective for each issue. The next addition will be the readiness issue.

Who will receive a printed copy of the magazine?
All Gold Glass shops will automatically receive a copy each quarter. As will I-CAR volunteers and instructors.

What if I am not part of either of those, how do I read a copy?
You can acccess this edition on the I-CAR Collision Reporter webpage.

  • Film Thickness Gauge For Plastic Parts - Is It Worth The Investment? Friday, 26 April 2024

    Film thickness gauges continue to be a valuable tool in the collision industry. Most shops have gauges that work with both ferrous and non-ferrous substrates. So, should shops invest in a film...

  • Body Shop Business: EV Intake Process Wednesday, 24 April 2024

    Body Shop Business has released an article highlighting the importance of the electric vehicle (EV) intake process.

  • Repairer Driven News: Matte Clearcoat Challenges Monday, 22 April 2024

    Repairer Driven News (RDN) has released an article highlighting the challenges of matte and semi-gloss clearcoat.

  • I-CAR Just In Time: EV Repair Tips Wednesday, 17 April 2024

    Sometimes seeing is understanding, that’s why I-CAR's technical team created the Just in Time video series to guide you through a variety of collision repair topics from ADAS and EVs to repair tips...

  • I-CAR RTS App Monday, 15 April 2024

    Looking for another tool for your toolbox? An informational guide at your fingertips? Well, the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) app is what you are looking for!

  • Repairer Driven News: ADAS Radar Optimized Paint Color Resources Friday, 12 April 2024

    Changes in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) radar technology are introducing new refinishing considerations. Paint film thickness not only may affect the performance of ADAS radars, color...

  • Back-To-Basics: Window Tab Retractor Thursday, 11 April 2024

    Sometimes going back-to-basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. Window regulators have evolved over the years, most now using a clip type retaining method. With...

  • High-Voltage Vehicle Paint Booth Quick Reference Tuesday, 9 April 2024

    When refinishing high-voltage (HV) vehicles, it is important to check for OEM paint booth temperature recommendations so that HV components do not get damaged in the heat.

  • Ford On Target 2024: Volume 1 Friday, 5 April 2024

    Ford has released the first installment of their On Target publication for 2024.

  • 3M Offers SOP And Process Hands-On Training and Skill Development Thursday, 4 April 2024

    The 3M Skills Development Center is a 15,000 sq ft facility where technicians can take a Body Repair Course or Paint Prep and Refinish Course. Both courses are majority hands-on of standard...