I-CAR will return to the SEMA Show 2011, Nov. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Throughout the week, I-CAR will offer eight collision repair training opportunities, including some of its newest programs introduced in 2011. The training programs offered at the show will provide attendees with updates on current vehicle design, new vehicle manufacturer recommendations and “how-to” information on efficiently repairing vehicles.

To give a preview of the types of training that I-CAR provides, I-CAR will be offering free informational sessions to all SEMA Show 2011 attendees. Sessions will take place at the SEMA Collision Repair & Refinish Stage throughout the week.

The following sessions will be available: Aluminum Intensive Vehicles Structures, Automotive Aluminum MIG Welding Equipment and Techniques, Advanced High-Strength Steel Structures Design and Repair, and Advanced Lightweight Vehicle Technology and Repair.

I-CAR Training at the SEMA Show 2011 Tuesday, November 1 / 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Exterior Panels Damage Analysis (DAM10) Plastic and Composite Repair (PLA03) Wednesday, November 2 / 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Restraint Systems Damage Analysis (DAM11) Corrosion Protection (CPS01) Thursday, November 3 / 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Unitized Structures and Full-Frame Damage Analysis (DAM12) Steel Unitized Structures Technologies and Repair (SPS07) Friday, November 4 / 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Advanced Material Damage Analysis (DAM08) Recycled Parts for Collision Repair (RCY01)

John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO and president, said, “The SEMA audience knows firsthand that vehicle technology is continually changing, and staying informed on industry trends impacts everyone in the industry, including repairers, manufacturers, suppliers and many others.

“Reaching the audience at the SEMA Show 2011 will allow I-CAR to communicate an important industry message: Collision repair training has a powerful impact on many areas of the automotive and collision repair industries, and aside from the important goal of ensuring vehicles are properly repaired, the benefits of relevant, up-to-date training can improve both individual and business performance.”    

More information:

To register for I-CAR training at the SEMA Show 2011, visit the SEMA Show 2011 website (www.semashow.com). Note: to attend I-CAR training at the SEMA Show 2011, you must be registered for the SEMA Show 2011.

For details on the courses being offered at the SEMA Show 2011, visit the I-CAR website (www.i-car.com), access the “About I-CAR” drop-down menu, then access the “Events” page. For questions, contact I-CAR Customer Care at 800-422-7872.