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.

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    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...

  • GM Repair Insights: Winter 2025 Monday, 10 March 2025

    The winter edition of General Motors (GM) Repair Insights magazine is now available.

  • Refinishing Park Assist Sensors: Genesis Friday, 7 March 2025

    Park assist sensors are part of the park assist system, just one of many advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) found on vehicles today. Damaged sensors are typically replaced and may require...

  • Refinishing Park Assist Sensors: Hyundai Friday, 7 March 2025

    Park assist sensors are part of the park assist system, just one of many advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) found on vehicles today. Damaged sensors are typically replaced and may require...

  • Structural Straightening: Rivian Wednesday, 5 March 2025

    What should you do when a damaged Rivian comes into your repair facility? Can you measure it? Can it be straightened? What needs to be replaced?

  • Bumper Cover Repair With ADAS: Genesis Thursday, 27 February 2025

    A simple bumper repair on a modern vehicle may not be as simple as it seems. New technologies like blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)...

  • Bumper Cover Repair With ADAS: Hyundai - UPDATE Thursday, 27 February 2025

    A simple bumper repair on a modern vehicle may not be as simple as it seems. New technologies like blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)...

  • I-CAR Repairers Realm: SATA New Equipment And Technologies - Now Available Wednesday, 26 February 2025

    I-CAR staff discussed recent developments in SATA equipment and technology.

  • Calibration Research Tips: Ford/Lincoln Park Assist Operation Check - UPDATE Thursday, 20 February 2025

    While searching for information on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) on an OEM repair information site, you may come across unique calibration procedures or events. These events can vary by...

  • Honda Has Released The 2026 Passport Body Repair News Wednesday, 19 February 2025

    Honda has released a Body Repair News bulletin for the 2026 Passport. This document contains at-a-glance information for this model.