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Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly changing the automotive landscape. As their use grows, so does the demand for technicians who are properly trained to service them. I-CAR Canada offers the “Introduction to electric vehicle service considerations” course to prepare technicians for the unique challenges of EV service and repair. This...

Colour sells. Vehicle colours may evoke emotions or convey the personality of the owner. Vehicle makers utilize colour to target specific demographics, follow trends, increase safety, and many other reasons.  The complexity of automotive colours is a daily challenge faced by collision repairers. Why does a shop have to colour...

Ottawa, Ontario, June 19, 2025 – I-CAR Canada is proud to announce the next phase of its partnership with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB Group) to expand access to welding training and certification for collision repair professionals across the country, including those in remote and underserved regions.  This strategic collaboration...

Aluminum is more prevalent than ever on today’s vehicles. What can you do when an aluminum dent has stretched during the repair process?  For example, it is not uncommon for steel panels stretch and therefore require shrinking. However, this issue is usually corrected using heat-shrinking methods for the impacted steel...

Every auto care business runs on people. Behind every wrench turned, invoice sent, or part ordered is a human being with emotions, motivations, and reactions—whether they are aware of them or not. When leaders take the time to understand what drives these behaviours, they unlock better communication, reduce friction during...

Ottawa, Ontario, May 21, 2025 – I-CAR Canada is pleased to welcome UAP / NAPA as the newest participant in the Sustaining Partner Program (SPP), reinforcing a shared commitment to supporting the automotive industry through high-quality training and education. This partnership will allow NAPA customers to earn I-CAR Canada training...