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I-CAR SUPPORTS INTER-INDUSTRY’S FIRST OEM GLASS REPAIR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

June 02, 2021
Mopar Certified Glass Installer Program Continues I-CAR’s
Longstanding Partnership with FCA
 
 
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL.  June 2, 2020 –Leveraging the collision repair expertise of I-CAR® (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair), Mopar, a division of FCA US, is launching its Mopar Certified Glass Installer Program, the industry’s first OEM glass repair certification.
 
I-CAR’s training and support of the new Mopar Program is a perfect extension of I-CAR’s 42-year-old vision, explained John Van Alstyne, CEO and President.
 
“I-CAR’s mission is to provide education, information, services and solutions.  This program represents a solution defined with FCA that brings to life the breadth of our mission. Along with education, audits, reporting, and network support in collaboration with the Mopar team, this makes I-CAR a unique and perfect fit for Mopar’s new program,’ he said. 
 
I-CAR currently has five (5) glass-related courses as a requirement for the Mopar Certified Glass Installer program.  Additionally, I-CAR will conduct virtual audits of glass installers to meet Mopar requirements, which were established jointly.
 
Van Alstyne added that I-CAR is uniquely positioned to support the Mopar Certified Glass Installer Program given its leadership position in the industry, expansive course portfolio and ability to reach glass installers and collision repairers nationally. Some of I-CAR’s educational support of FCA have included:
 
  • The FCA Certified Collision Network has required I-CAR Gold Class® since its launch over 5 years ago.
  • FCA’s Alfa Romeo Certified Collision Network shops require all four (4) roles be at ProLevel 3, the highest level of individual recognition in addition to the shop maintaining I-CAR Gold Class.
  • FCA’s Maserati requirement for ProLevel 2 technicians within its certified network.
  • Creation of FCA-specific educational courses and continued development of additional courses, including:
 “As vehicle glass installation continues to become a much more advanced repair given today’s technology-laden vehicles, Mopar’s new program is a step forward for the inter-industry,” said Van Alstyne. “In pursuit of complete, safe and quality repairs, this program reinforces the many new ways we can accomplish this overarching goal.”
 
To sign-up for the program, contact I-CAR Customer Care (1-800-I-CAR-USA (800-422-7872)  or visit I-CAR’s course catalog.
 
 
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About I-CAR:  Founded in 1979, I-CAR is a not-for-profit education, knowledge, and solutions organization designed to support the evolving needs of the Collision Repair Inter-Industry.  I-CAR is focused on improving the quality and safety of auto collision repair for the ultimate benefit of both the industry and the consumer.  www.i-car.com