Training &amp; Certification Page 11 of 27

Stay informed about training and certification opportunities in the collision industry, enhancing skills, knowledge, and compliance with standards.

Kinetic, Chilton Auto Body Open Rivian-Certified EV Hub

The new 10,000-square-foot Kinetic Hub in San Carlos, CA, will support advanced vehicle repairs for five Chilton Auto Body locations in the Bay Area.

Autobody News Staff

Fix Auto Chino Earns GM, VinFast Certifications

The shop, which opened in August 2024, has already achieved I-CAR Gold Class certification.

Autobody News Staff

New Hampshire Donates Retired State Vehicle Engines to High School Auto Repair Programs

The "Reclaim Rally" engine donation program is distributing its first engines to schools in Laconia, Manchester and Rochester.

Autobody News Staff

WIN Awards Record 40 Scholarships in 2025

The scholarships, intended to encourage more women to enter and succeed in the collision repair industry, provided between $500 and $2,500 and tool kits to recipients.

Autobody News Staff

Auto Body Shops Can Diversify Their Service Offerings with Vehicle Wraps, Paint Protection and Window Tinting

For many auto body shops, adding vehicle wrapping film, paint protection film, or tinted automotive window film as a new service offering could be a great path to business growth.

Avery Dennison

High School Students Get Hands-On Look at Modern Collision Repair Technology

Mitchell hosted the students at its Technical Research Center in San Diego to demonstrate 3D scanning and diagnostics.

Abby Andrews

Which Collision Repair Issues are Shops Focusing Attention, Resources to Address?

Five shop operators talk about their business' most pressing problems, from hiring to marketing, and how they are working on them.

John Yoswick

Avery Dennison Introduces New Paint Protection Film Class Trainers

Chris Figueroa and Sergey Yakobchak will provide installers with the knowledge and practice needed to grow their skills.

Autobody News Staff

Collision Engineering Program Takes Unique Approach to Training, Placing New Techs

A two-year program that rotates between classroom instruction and hands-on apprenticeships in local shops is setting up new technicians for success.

Abby Andrews

Collin College Collision Techs Dominate SkillsUSA Texas, Eye Nationals

Students from the school's collision technology program took home six medals at the state competition, including three golds in collision repair, refinishing and estimating.

Leona Scott