I‑CAR Gold Class

Gold Class® is the industry-leading recognition for body shops and businesses that invest in continuous collision repair training on the latest procedures and technologies.

Get to Gold Class

What Is Gold Class?

The I‑CAR Gold Class program helps auto body repairers and insurers stay ahead with role-relevant education on evolving vehicle systems. More than 10,000 businesses have earned this recognition, setting the benchmark for industry excellence. When you commit to being Gold Class, you prioritize complete, safe, and quality repairs while supporting original equipment manufacturer standards that improve operational efficiency and build customer confidence.

Gold Class for Collision Repair

Collision repair facilities earn Gold Class recognition through I‑CAR’s Professional Development Program. It includes specialized body shop training and certification that equips your team with the knowledge and skills needed to work on today’s vehicles.

Benefits of Being a Gold Class Shop

  • Enjoy a 20% discount on I‑CAR training courses
  • Stand out as a top-tier collision repair provider
  • Enhance your team with specialized collision training
  • Able to enroll in collision repair and I‑CAR Academy subscription programs
  • Helps fulfill network requirements

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Gold Class for Insurance

Insurance companies achieve Gold Class status through I‑CAR’s Professional Development Program for Auto Physical Damage Appraisers (APDAs). This specialized insurance training helps to ensure accurate estimates and proper repair procedures.

Benefits of Being a Gold Class Insurer

  • Enjoy a 20% discount on professional development courses
  • Stand out as a premier vehicle insurance provider
  • Access specialized training for your team

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Find a Gold Class Shop

Reviewing credentials helps customers choose a body shop they feel confident in to perform vehicle repairs. Achieving Gold Class adds your shop to our Gold Class locator, giving you visibility and setting you apart in your market.

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Get Your Shop to Gold Class

Start your body shop’s journey to success with our comprehensive Get to Gold Class package.

Package Includes

  • Custom training plan for your team Includes all live, online, and virtual training
  • In-Shop Knowledge Assessment to recognize existing experience
  • Monthly or annual flexible payment plans
  • Dedicated Customer Care Representative
  • 10% discount on training needed to achieve Gold Class

Get Your Shop to Gold Class

Fill out the form below and we will contact you about a custom Get to Gold Class training package.

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