What is I-CAR Training?

What does I-CAR mean?

I-CAR is the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair. It is a well-known international, not-for-profit automotive technician training organization.’

When was I-CAR founded?

I-CAR was founded in 1979.

Who does I-CAR serve?

I-CAR serves the auto repair industry and the public.

What does I-CAR Certification do?

Automotive techs can enroll in one or more of I-CAR’s training programs which will allow them to be certified in a specific area of the auto repair industry.

What is an I-CAR Gold Certification?

I-CAR Gold Class is the highest designation an auto collision repair business can obtain, of which only 10% of body shops nationwide currently qualify. Both our collision centers have technicians that hold an I-CAR Gold Certification.

What does this mean for the Patrick Collision Centers?

It means that both the Schaumburg and Naperville Collision Centers hold I-CAR certifications, and it’s a quick and easy way to know that the person working on your vehicle has the most-up-to-date training and qualifications available.