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As battery electric powered vehicles gain a larger share of the market, the technology shift from internal combustion engines to high-voltage (HV) batteries may require a different approach for many repair and refinish operations. Longstanding repair procedures may no longer align with the advancements incorporated in new vehicles. One such...

Training has always been a priority for Pinnacle Collision Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where the business earned I-CAR Canada Gold Class recognition in the centre’s first year. Ivan Voloshanovskiy, collision centre manager, sees continuous collision training as a way to ensure professional repair standards build client trust and stay ahead...

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...