Keeping up with the ever changing details within the collision repair industry can become a difficult task. In the U.S. alone, OEMs introduce over 100 vehicle changes every year in order to keep up with rapidly advancing technologies and increasingly stricter standards. It’s never been more important to have a resource for in-depth OEM knowledge, and high quality training courses. That’s why Dabler Auto Body, as a certified I-CAR Gold Class shop, has access to I-CAR’s vehicle and technology specific training.

From I-CAR’s Website:

I-CAR partners with vehicle makers and technology providers to provide collision repair professionals the education and knowledge they need to repair vehicle models with the latest technology. Over time, we have added courses specific to models, materials and new technology. The Vehicle and Technology Specific Training curriculum will change as models come and go and new technologies emerge. We are constantly working on new offerings to ensure that the industry has the best information available.

I-CAR has over 50 individual training courses on specific OEM manufacturers and automotive technologies, giving Dabler’s shop team some of the most powerful training tools on the market. New training courses are regularly added, keeping the courses up-to-date and relevant for today’s needs. Dabler’s shop team is constantly improving their training and knowledge, giving them all the tools nessasary to retain their I-CAR Gold Class status.

Here are some examples of training courses offered by I-CAR:

1. OEM Specific Models: Ford, FCA, GM, Nissan, VW, Volvo, Infinity, Toyota, and more…
2. Ultraviolet and Infrared Curing Technologies
3. Controlling Static in the Refinish Process
4. Post Repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Testing
5. Camera Calibration, Inspection, and Initialization Requirements
6. And many more…

For over 50 years, the team at Dabler Auto Body has been providing high quality collision repair in the Salem, Oregon area. Give us a call today at 503.585.8066 for your FREE estimate with FREE rental car assistance!