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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2003 Archives

I-CAR TRAINING PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED FOR CONTINUED EDUCATION UNIT CREDITS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

The state of New Hampshire, which requires continuing education for insurance adjusters, has approved I-CAR as a training provider. The following programs have been approved for continued education credits in New Hampshire:

I-CAR Enhanced Delivery

The entire I-CAR Enhanced Delivery curriculum is being submitted for approval. For more information please contact I-CAR Data and Quality Assurance Administrator Denise Wallace or I-CAR Northeast Field Manager David Coffey.

STRONG INDUSTRY ATTENDANCE LEADS TO SUCCESSFUL I-CAR LONG ISLAND AWARENESS EVENT
(left to right) Audie Swedeen, Newburg committee chairman Don Comis, Westchester committee chairman Frank Cocozza, Howard Dickstein from Geico Insurance, West Chester co-chair Guss Papavasilakis, West Chester co-chair Bob Bond.

(left to right) Dave Coffey, Long Island chairman Mike Heaney, I-CAR Instructor Larry Montanez, Long Island committee member Ken Neuburger, I-CAR Instructor Pete Pratti
Strong sponsorship and a good mix of industry representatives combined to make a successful Long Island, New York awareness event on November 12, 2003 at the Melville Marriott. Industry representatives from local collision repair businesses; West Chester, Brooklyn, and Newburgh I-CAR Committees; local Gold Class Professional businesses; and local insurance companies were present to enhance and broaden communication between industry partners.

David Coffey, I-CAR Northeast Field Manager began the meeting by stressing the need for continued training. He went on to focus specifically on I-CAR training often referring to one of I-CAR's newest marketing brochures, "Hitting Training Head On."

I-CAR Instructors Larry Montanez and Pete Pratti addressed the group and highlighted the most recently released I-CAR Enhanced Delivery training programs. They stressed the importance of keeping employees up-to-date on current industry trends and technology. Audie Swedeen, I-CAR Welding Qualification Test Manager then provided an update on the I-CAR welding qualification test programs.

A luncheon was provided due to the generosity of the event sponsors. Without the support of the following local businesses, this event could not have taken place or been as successful as it was:

"The event was a total success," said I-CAR Long Island Committee member Mike Heaney. "We created enthusiasm by showing the industry what we can deliver the latest auto repair technology at a time and location convenient to them. The doors of communication were opened which will allow us to successfully provide the necessary technical knowledge to the industry. Technical knowledge is necessary to protect our greatest asset…people. By meeting with our customers we are better suited to deliver to their needs."

Hitting Training Head On Hitting Training Head On Brochure (2.5M) in Adobe Acrobat Format

I-CAR REGION HOLDS CHILDREN'S TOY DRIVE TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY RECENT CALIFORNIA FIRES
By I-CAR South Pacific Field Manager Lorene Lombardi

With the holiday season approaching, wouldn't you like to help make a difference in a less fortunate child's life? The I-CAR South Pacific Region is coming together to help the families affected by the recent California fires and you can help! These families' lives have been turned upside down and with the holiday season quickly approaching, the I-CAR South Pacific Region is hoping to bring smiles to the faces of the children with a "Toy Drive."

Our goal is to collect over 5,000 new toys by the end of November, which is just around the corner. There are several companies who are going out of their way to assist with this project and give to those who are in need. These companies include:

  • Finish Master
  • Akzo-Nobel
  • Caliber Collision Centers
  • Pacific Car-O-Liner
  • LKQ Corporation
  • Marcos Autobody
  • Holmes Body Shops
  • Bay Cities Radiator
  • Annex Group
  • Seidner Collision Centers
  • Nabors Cadillac
  • Mitchell International
  • CCC Information Services.

If you would like additional information about this program or would like to help, please contact I-CAR Los Angeles Chairman Toby Chess at 310-995-7909 or I-CAR South Pacific Field Manager Lorene Lombardi at 925.961.0308.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE…

Can you correctly answer the following questions?

1. Prior to 1996, DTCs were generally:

  1. two letters.
  2. four letters and a number.
  3. two numbers.
  4. four numbers and a letter.

2. Technician A says that the term "Limp-In" refers to the vehicle computer limiting the shifting of the transmission.

Technician B says that the term "Fail-Safe" refers to the vehicle computer limiting engine RPM, fuel delivery, and transmission shifting.

Who is right?

  1. A only
  2. B only
  3. Both A and B
  4. Neither A nor B

Electrical And Electronics Program 33. A 1996 Ford Windstar with a faulty door switch will set which type of DTC?

  1. B
  2. C
  3. P
  4. U

To find the answers to these questions and additional information attend the Electrical And Electronics Program 3 – Fault Code Retrieval, Diagnosis and Testing Electronic Systems I-CAR Enhanced Delivery program!

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

LOOK FOR THE UPCOMING NACE E-NEWSLETTER ISSUE

Please note: The next I-CAR e-newsletter will be sent on Monday, December 15, 2003 to bring you a recap of the events of NACE 2003, taking place December 4-7, 2003 in Orlando, Florida.

The e-newsletter following the December 15 issue will resume the bi-weekly schedule.

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 Enhanced Delivery Courses and Programs Development -04/26/2006 ( 32K) in Adobe Acrobat Format
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