Founded in 1979, I-CAR (the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) is an international, not-for-profit training organization dedicated to improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of auto collision repair for the ultimate benefit of the consumer. I-CAR conducts extensive collision repair research and, using this research, develops, and delivers technical programs to professionals in all collision repair industry segments.

I-CAR is an inter-industry organization with strong representation from the following industry segments:

• Auto collision repair business
• Auto insurance companies
• Vehicle manufacturers
• Tool, equipment, and material suppliers
• Technical education, training, and research
• Related industry services, including independent appraisers, technical publishers, and recyclers