October 2018 Blog Posts


Underway at SEMA 2018

10/31/2018 by I-CAR
As the first hours of SEMA 2018 get underway, we’re always amazed at the spirit of innovation alive and well in this extraordinary automotive aftermarket on full display.  The energy and excitement are contagious, and the networking opportunities among this crowd of 160,000+ vehicle aftermarket enthusiasts can’t be beat.

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On the Road to 2018 SEMA

10/25/2018 by I-CAR
In just a few short days, several I-CAR® staff from both our Hoffman Estates and Tech Center locations will make their way to the annual 2018 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show, the world’s largest trade-only industry event hosting more than 160,000 individuals from all over the world.

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Technically Speaking, We’ve Got You Covered

10/22/2018 by I-CAR
Some days it seems like computers – not cars – have entered your bays.  With the influx of complex and advanced vehicles, the thirst for technical knowledge and support within the collision repair industry has skyrocketed, and that trend will only continue.

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5 Questions with a Damageability Engineer

10/08/2018 by I-CAR
Designing vehicles with repairability in mind isn’t just a passing thought, but rather a critical process, and example of how the collision repair ecosystem works upstream with the OEM community. Collision Reporter recently caught up with Gerry Bonanni, Senior Damageability Engineer at Ford Motor Company, to learn the importance of designing vehicles with repairability in mind. 

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