I-CAR has said that it witnessed significant increases in collision repair shop training during 2017.

I-CAR reported that in the U.S., it had seen an additional 2,000 collision centres invest in its training programs, meaning that coast-to-coast, around one third of all collision shops are now participating in I-CAR programs.

The results are seen as encouraging, especially given the rapid advancement of automotive technology and complexity in recent years.

I-CAR is also emphasizing its online training courses during 2018, including a larger selection of mini courses, designed to create a more interactive and digestible experience for students and a more cost-effective solution for all stakeholders, including I-CAR, OEMs and repairers.