About I-CAR - Current Events/News: E-newsletter: E-newsletter: February 16, 2003

For the third consecutive year, the I-CAR Gold Class Professionals designation is part of the American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda and Acura dealer-affiliated recognition program. The American Honda Parts and Service Operations Division is recognizing Honda and Acura dealership owned collision repair facilities that are I-CAR Gold Class Professionals businesses for their commitment to promoting collision repair training with their dealers and for their significant investment in providing the highest level of quality expected by their customers.

I-CAR united with Honda in 2002, the first year of Honda’s Body Shop Recognition Program. Honda’s program was created with the belief that by pursuing and earning industry designations, such as Gold Class, that Honda and Acura dealer collision repair facilities demonstrate a commitment to the highest levels of customer service and quality. American Honda is awarding special plaques in recognition of this achievement and to thank the participating dealers for their commitment to their customers.

"Recognition programs, such as the American Honda program, demonstrate the value of collision repair training. This recognition is an additional tool that help the businesses demonstrate to their customers their commitment to proper repairs," stated I-CAR Executive Vice President & CEO Tom McGee. "I-CAR is pleased that American Honda continues to recognize the achievements of their dealers."

The Gold Class Professionals program was created in 1990 to recognize those businesses that are committed to quality and excellence through training. Holding the Gold Class designation is one of the highest forms of recognition for training a business can earn in the collision industry. Gold Class businesses are dedicated to providing their customers with efficient, safe, and high-quality repairs. They are confident they can properly repair their customers’ collision-damaged vehicles and understand the need to continually update their training and knowledge of the collision repair process.

For more information on the Gold Class Professionals program, or for a complete list of Honda and Acura Gold Class businesses being honored by American Honda, view the PDF below or contact I-CAR Marketing Specialist Krista Flanagan at 800.422.7872, Ext. 243.

		I-CAR Gold Class Professionals Honored by American Honda Motor Company (168K) in Adobe Acrobat Format

NEW CLASS SEARCH TOOL AVAILABLE FOR OEM COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIANS THAT INCORPORATE I-CAR TRAINING

OEM repair technicians now have the ability to specifically search for I-CAR training programs that relate to their OEM/I-CAR relationship. When visiting their specific OEM training page through the I-CAR web site, technicians will now see a class search tool.

By using the class search function and entering in their local zip/postal code, collision repair technicians can search for I-CAR training programs that are specific to the OEM program requirements.

This class search function is yet another valuable tool, allowing I-CAR to communicate information to the industry in a quick and efficient manner.

COLLISION TV INTERACTIVE DISTANCE COLLISION REPAIR TRAINING AVAILABLE TO ENTIRE CANADIAN COLLISION INDUSTRY

Are you looking for easily accessed and convenient training? Look no further than Collision TV! I-CAR, CARSTAR Canada, and Canadian Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) Network have produced this interactive distance-learning platform, which is available for the entire Canadian collision industry.

The upcoming month’s schedule of Collision TV training programs is:

Class Date		Training Program

4/13/04		Surface Preparation And Masking (REF02)
4/20/04		Color Theory, Application, Tinting, And Blending (REF03)
*4/27/04		*Color Theory, Application, Tinting, And Blending (REF03)
5/4/04		Corrosion Protection (CPS01)
5/11/04		Steel GMA (MIG) Welding (WCS01)

*This is the second part of the April 20, 2004 REF03 training program. To receive full credit for successful program completion, both parts need to be attended.

Satellite training locations for these programs and an extended Collision TV training schedule are available online. For additional information and registration, please call 800.422.7456.

I-CAR MODIFIES RECOGNITION OF LONG-TERM GOLD CLASS BUSINESSES

In June of 2003, the I-CAR e-newsletter began recognizing new and long-term Gold Class businesses. Including a list of Gold Class businesses that have been Gold Class for at least 10 consecutive years, the businesses were listed during their anniversary time. To more clearly recognize these businesses for their outstanding training achievement, I-CAR has slightly changed the manner in which Gold Class businesses are recognized in the I-CAR e-newsletter.

Beginning with this e-newsletter edition, I-CAR will list all long-term Gold Class businesses in every recognition article; the recognition articles will continue to be published every other month. Recognition of new Gold Class businesses will continue as before, according to date ranges. Through this modification, I-CAR will continue to show their appreciation and support to the dedicated businesses that have been Gold Class for at least 10 consecutive years.

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I-CAR would like to recognize and thank the long-term members of the Gold Class Professionals program. We are proud of the many businesses that have taken on the challenge of maintaining thier Gold Class status and look forward to seeing the number continue to expand.

An elite group has qualified as Gold Class Professionals for over a decade, nine of which joined in 1990. These businesses are quickly approaching 14 consecutive years as Gold Class Professionals. They are listed below in the order that they joined the program:

8/31/1990	EAST ROCKFORD COLLISION CENTER	ROCKFORD	IL
8/31/1990	VIC'S AUTO BODY	SAINT PETERS	MO
10/10/1990	RED'S BODY SHOP	WASHINGTON	NJ
10/12/1990	EXCEL AUTO BODY INC	MARION	IN
10/15/1990	TOP SERVICE BODY SHOP	COOS BAY	OR
11/20/1990	ABC BODY & FRAME	PRESCOTT	AZ
11/30/1990	DANLAR COLLISION	ALBUQUERQUE	NM
12/5/1990	JACKSON'S BODY SHOP	SALEM	OR
12/20/1990	COLLISION PLUS OF SWANSEA	SWANSEA	IL

The following businesses have maintained the Gold Class designation for at least 10 consecutive years. All businesses that have been Gold Class for at least five or 10 consecutive years also have a special Gold Class symbol next to their business name in the online Gold Class Business Directory.

Gold Class recognition will occur every other month in the e-newsletter. The next recognition article will appear in the May 10, 2004 issue.

I-CAR is grateful for the dedication shown by all of its Gold Class businesses, and looks to a future where every person in the collision industry has the necessary technical knowledge and skills relevant to their position to achieve complete and safe repairs.

I-CAR Gold Class Professionals Business Consecutive 10 or More Years ( 96K) in Adobe Acrobat Format

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE I-CAR INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM AVAILABLE FOR UPCOMING CO-AUTO TRADE SHOW IN TORONTO

Plan on attending the 2004 CO-AUTO Trade Show this year? Be sure to register for the I-CAR informational program that will contain the latest information on I-CAR Recommended Training Paths, satellite training, qualification testing, and other I-CAR related topics. There are only a limited amount of seats for this presentation so register online now! During the second half of the program stations will be set up for an in-depth look at four of the I-CAR training programs.

The CO-AUTO Trade show will be taking place from May 11-12, 2004 at the:

Toronto International Centre
6900 Airport Road
Arrow Hall (Hall#5)
Toronto, ON M9W 5N4

For more information, please call 888.338.9996, Ext. 229 or visit the 2004 CO-AUTO Trade Show online.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE...

Can you correctly answer the following questions?

1. Which of these is a heat-treatable aluminum alloy?

A. 5051
B. 3002
C. 4032
D. 6061

2. The suffix following the alloy number represents:

A. whether the alloy can be welded.
B. the temper of the alloy.
C. which element is added in the alloying process.
D. the thickness of the metal.

3. Technician A says that aluminum dust can be explosive.

Technician B says that airborne steel particles can contaminate aluminum.

Who is right?

A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

To find the answers to these questions and additional information attend the Structural Straightening Aluminum (SSA01) I-CAR Enhanced Delivery program!

To find a class near you, simply enter in your local zip/postal code to the I-CAR online advanced class schedule search or contact your I-CAR regional manager at 800.ICAR.456 for more information.

ENHANCED DELIVERY STATUS

As we introduce new Enhanced Delivery training programs, we will continue to update you on recently completed programs, as well as those in development. For a list of the latest Enhanced Delivery programs available, you can view or download the PDF below. Available programs are highlighted in red. You can also search our online class schedules to find an Enhanced Delivery program near you.

		Enhanced Delivery Courses and Programs Development -12/16/2009 ( 32K) in Adobe Acrobat Format

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