About I-CAR - Current Events/News: E-newsletter: E-newsletter: September 6, 2005

An elite group of only eight businesses has qualified as Gold Class Professionals for 15 consecutive years. I-CAR would like to congratulate and thank the following businesses for their exceptional commitment to collision repair training.

Businesses that have earned, or are fast approaching 15 years as Gold Class Professionals are listed below in the order that they joined the program:

8/31/1990	EAST ROCKFORD COLLISION CENTER	ROCKFORD	IL
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 CARSTAR 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 incredible dedication shown by these Gold Class Professionals over the years is a testament to the value of earning and maintaining the Gold Class Professionals designation," explained I-CAR Director of Business Development and North American Operations Rick Tuuri. "On behalf of I-CAR, and as a vehicle owner, I would like to sincerely thank these businesses for being progressive enough to understand the importance of proper collision repair training."

INDUSTRY INVITED TO 4TH ANNUAL COLLISION INDUSTRY AWARENESS EVENT LATER THIS MONTH

The 4th Annual Collision Industry Awareness Event will be taking place later this month and all industry professionals are invited and encouraged to attend. The event will be taking place Tuesday, September 27, 2005 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Midwest Conference Center in Northlake, Illinois. There is no charge for admission.

Career and technical school and college instructors and their students are also encouraged to attend this event!!

Organized by the I-CAR Chicago West Committee, the tradeshow is expected to have an even greater turnout than years past. For additional and up-to-date information regarding this event, visit the I-CAR Chicago West Committee online.

This year's event activities will include:

Vendor booths representing all areas of the collision industry
Updates on I-CAR programs and initiatives
Informative presentations from industry leaders

If you have additional questions about the upcoming event, please feel free to contact I-CAR South Central Regional Manager Mike Miller at 615.220.2474.

A NEW SEARCH FUNCTION FOR THE ADVANTAGE ARCHIVES

Having trouble finding that Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding article you remember reading? Or how about the one about repairing SMC cargo boxes? Because we have over 450 articles in the Advantage archives, searching for a specific article can sometimes be a difficult task. The I-CAR Advantage publication now offers advanced search options, exclusive for the I-CAR Advantage and Advantage Online archives, to make searching for your favorite technical articles easier. A link to the Advantage Technical Newsletter Article Search is located on the I-CAR homepage (underneath the current I-CAR Advantage Online title), or on the left side of any I-CAR Advantage Online web page.

Search Fields

Articles can be referenced using several different search fields: Topic/Keyword Search, Advantage Topics, Related I-CAR Programs, Year, and Advantage Type.

The Topic/Keyword search field will match the words entered with the titles in the archives. For instance, if the word "airbag" is typed into the field, all of the articles with the word "airbag" in the title are listed. If you would like the list narrowed down a bit, try using more words, such as "airbag" and "chart." This function works much like internet search engines, only it is specific to I-CAR Advantage titles.

A pull-down menu listing 23 topics has also been composed to sort the wealth of information the I-CAR Advantage and I-CAR Advantage Online have provided throughout the years. This navigational feature offers you the option to search for current and past articles from a list of topics. This can be used to browse the archives more effectively or help with locating specific articles. Some article titles may not include specific words that you would normally use with a Topic/Keyword search, for example "That Mysterious Bubble Flare." The Advantage Topic pull-down menu may help locate these more elusive articles.

The Related I-CAR Program search field can be used to find articles that expand on I-CAR programs you have taken in the past or are looking to attend. These articles support the concepts found in the 72 plus I-CAR training programs.

In addition to the previously mentioned fields, other search fields that may help with your search include Advantage Year, and Advantage Type (I-CAR Advantage Online, or I-CAR Advantage printed version). All of the search fields may be used alone or in combination with each other to expand or restrict the amount of articles listed.

Tips

The number of keywords and search fields you use determines the amount of matching search results. The less information entered into the search fields, the greater number of matching results you will get. On the other hand, you may narrow down your search by entering more keywords, or by using multiple search fields. For best results, review your search criteria carefully before executing every search.

Find an Advantage Article:

Topic/Keyword*:
	*Type a topic you'd like to search for. This only searches the title of the documents.
Advantage Topics:
Related I-CAR Program:
Advantage Year:
Advantage Type:	Advantage Online Advantage Printed Version

I-CAR continually strives to create a more user-friendly web site, and we hope this new feature will help you search for specific articles or browse our library more effectively.

COLLISION REPAIR OVERVIEW FOR THE VOLVO S40/V50 - AVAILABLE DURING NACE 2005

VISIT I-CAR AT NACE
NOV. 2-5

Booth #8443

Plan on attending NACE 2005? Why not take advantage of the available I-CAR training at NACE at a reduced rate? I-CAR will be conducting six of their training programs this year at NACE 2005, which will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada from November 2-5, 2005. The programs will be offered at a reduced rate of $60 (US) for each four-hour program.

One of the available I-CAR training programs is Collision Repair Overview for the Volvo S40/V50 on Wednesday, November 2 from 8 a.m. - 12 noon.

Topics that will be covered during this program include:

Deciphering the VIN and Product Labels for the S40/V50 Models
Explaining How Trim and Lamps are Replaced on the S40/V50 Models
Explaining the Unique Front Deformation Zones on the S40/V50 Models
Demonstrating How Front Rails on the S40/V50 Models are Replaced or Sectioned
Explaining the Advanced Restraint System on the S40/V50 Models
Describing the Adaptive Steering Column on the S40/V50 Models

A full schedule of available I-CAR training programs and registration information available during NACE are available through the NACE web site. Register today and enhance your professional skills through I-CAR training!

I-CAR RECOGNIZES NEW AND LONG-TERM GOLD CLASS BUSINESSES

The following businesses have maintained their Gold Class Professionals designation for at least ten consecutive years as of June 1, 2005. They are listed alphabetically by the region's state or province.

The Gold Class Professionals program continues to grow and welcomed approximately 150 new Gold Class Professionals between June 2, 2005 and August 1, 2005. I-CAR would like to commend these businesses on their commitment to collision repair training.

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

Please note: Gold Class Professionals recognition appears bi-monthly in the I-CAR e-newsletter. The next recognition article will appear in a November 2005 edition.

		New I-CAR Gold Class Professionals Business ( 23K) in Adobe Acrobat Format
		I-CAR Gold Class Professionals Business Consecutive 10 or More Years ( 30K) in Adobe Acrobat Format

SCOTTSDALE I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION GOLF PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE

The I-CAR Education Foundation staff would like to thank all of the golfers that participated in the 4^th Annual I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament in Scottsdale, Arizona on July 27^th, 2005. We had a great turn out at the famous Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale and are already looking forward to our 2006 tournament.

The I-CAR Education Foundation would like to say a special thank you to the following volunteers and I-CAR staff that helped make the tournament a success:

Natalie Banks
Dan Dutra
Brandon Eckenrode
Karen Fierst
Krista Flanagan
Jeff Hendler
Gary Meulemans
Gwen Ray
Jeff Tessen
Bob Zelano

REGISTER FOR AN UPCOMING QUALIFICATION TEST!

Have you advanced your professional skills by successfully completing one of the three I-CAR qualification tests (QTs)? Recognized by many OEMs, insurance companies, and other collision industry segments, I-CAR QTs allow professionals the opportunity to demonstrate that they have the skills needed to perform the tasks required for proper, efficient, and safe collision repairs. Demonstrate your skills by registering for an I-CAR QT today!

Click on a state/province below to view their full QT training schedule!

Find Qualification Tests Located In:

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for I-CAR QTs. Please contact I-CAR customer care at 800.422.7872 to check availability of QT dates and open seats.

Need to view additional test dates or are you located in a different I-CAR region? Visit the QT specific web page and simply enter in your ZIP/postal code to find the most up-to-date class and qualification test schedules!

		I-CAR Automotive Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test Pre-Registration Form ([an error occurred while processing this directive]) in Adobe Acrobat Format
		I-CAR Automotive Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test (WCA01, WCA02, WCA03) Pre-Registration Form ([an error occurred while processing this directive]) in Adobe Acrobat Format
		Structural Parts Steel Qualification Test Pre-Registration form ([an error occurred while processing this directive]) in Adobe Acrobat format.

I-CAR TRAINING HELPS PREPARE YOU FOR ASE TESTING

I-CAR training programs help to prepare collision repair professionals for ASE certification tests. To help participants better prepare for the ASE certification tests, I-CAR has identified programs for each of the collision tests. A properly-trained automotive professional that has also completed the appropriate ASE certification(s) provides the credentials that give the vehicle owner confidence that their vehicle can be properly repaired.

B2 Painting and Refinishing

B3 Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair

B4 Structural Analysis and Repair

B5 Electrical and Mechanical Components

B6 Damage Analysis and Estimating

For more information on I-CAR training programs, visit the online class schedules section, or call I-CAR customer care at 800.422.7872.

ASE test registration information can be obtained by visiting the ASE web site, by calling the ASE toll-free information line at 877.ASE.TECH or ASE customer service at 703.669.6600.

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