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For Chavez Auto Group, pursuing I-CAR Canada Gold Class recognition was a practical decision rooted in how the business operates day to day. With increasing vehicle complexity, tighter original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements, and rising expectations around repair accuracy, standardized training and certification have become essential—not optional. The result is a more...

When searching for information on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) through an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair information site, unique calibration procedures or requirements may appear. These procedures can vary by year and model, even within the same vehicle make.  Understanding these variations is essential when performing repairs and calibrations. One common topic...

In an industry driven by innovation, it is easy to assume that the latest equipment or technology provides a lasting edge. While these investments can improve performance in the short term, they are not sustainable differentiators. True, long-term competitive advantage comes from one source: learning.  Jeff Peevy, vice president of industry relations...

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are no longer a future consideration for collision repair businesses. They are already here, embedded in virtually every modern vehicle that enters a repair facility. I-CAR Canada’s independent learning course, Incorporating ADAS into your business, provides a focused and practical look at what shops must do to prepare for this reality. ...

As vehicle technology continues to evolve, collision repair professionals must evolve with it. Ongoing education is essential to maintaining safe, accurate, and manufacturer-aligned repairs. Shane Desrosiers of Parr Autobody, and I-CAR Canada instructor, shares his perspective on the importance of continued training, the value of I-CAR Canada programs, and the responsibility of guiding...

The largest gathering of collision industry stakeholders in Canada, CCIF Toronto, returned on March 11 and 12, 2026, as part of the Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference (CAIC). Everyone who is anyone in the collision sector—collision repairers, insurers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers and service providers—was brought together under one roof in Toronto...