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I-CAR^® AND VOLVO COMPLETE INITIAL DEVELOPMENT OF VEHICLE SPECIFIC TRAINING

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL - February 7, 2006 - Shortly one year after announcing their training relationship, I-CAR and Volvo have completed initial development of the Volvo-specific training programs, which are part of the Volvo Body and Paint Service Center Certification Program. Available to the entire collision industry, the training programs help technicians to achieve quality repairs for owners of Volvo vehicles.

In addition to the 11 required I-CAR training programs and qualification test, the six Volvo-specific programs the I-CAR developed for the Volvo Body and Paint Service Center Certification Program include:

I-CAR President and CEO Tom McGee said, "We are very proud of the relationship that has been developed between I-CAR and Volvo. The ability for I-CAR to develop and deliver these Volvo-specific training programs not only supports the Volvo Body and Paint Service Center Certification Program but provides the entire collision industry with access to Volvo-specific training. This access will provide young adults attending career and technical schools or colleges with an added credential when they seek employment in our industry. Just as importantly it expands OEM training from the dealer to independent collision repair businesses, to insurers, and all other segments of the collision industry. With this relationship, the collision industry is better positioned to provide the Volvo vehicle owner with a complete and safe repair."

Volvo Service Training & Development Manager Ed Spirko said, "The training programs developed with I-CAR provide body technicians with important skills and knowledge. The completion of these six programs will enable body technicians to fix Volvos right the first time. Most importantly, the course material incorporates Volvo core values of quality and safety which will result in quality repairs and more satisfied Volvo owners."

For additional information and complete listing of the I-CAR collision repair training programs recognized by Volvo, visit the Volvo-specific section on the I-CAR web site at www.i-car.com.

I-CAR, founded in 1979, is an international not-for-profit training organization dedicated to improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of auto collision repair for the ultimate benefit of consumers.

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