About Us

I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the information, knowledge and skills required to perform complete, safe and quality repairs.

Formed in 1979 out of a collaboration across the six segments of the collision repair Inter-Industry, I-CAR serves and is represented by all segments of the Inter-Industry:

  • Collision Repair
  • Insurance
  • Original, equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
  • Education, training and research
  • Tools, equipment and supply
  • Related industry services

I-CAR's focus is to provide everyone involved in the collision repair with access to high-quality, industry-recognized training solutions.  I-CAR also encourages and supports ongoing conversations in the industry on issues that impact collision repair.

Funding for the organization is primarily derived from student tuition.  This assures that I-CAR can remain unbiased in developing programs and services on an industry-wide basis.  I-CAR delivers its services and training throughout the United States.  I-CAR training content is also licensed for distribution in Canada, Australia and New Zealand.