About I-CAR - Current Events/News: I-CAR Press Releases: 2006 Press Release

I-CAR® AWARDS PLATINUM DESIGNATION AUTOMATICALLY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL - December 4, 2006 - As an added benefit to customers, all industry professionals with at least 10 tested I-CAR points will automatically earn the I-CAR Platinum Individual® designation as of January 1, 2007. No application or fee will be necessary from January 1 forward. This benefit applies not only to those individuals who will qualify for the Platinum designation for the first time, but also for those renewing after January 1, 2007.

"Successfully completing I-CAR training not only brings an individual knowledge, but it also brings an industry-recognized status," explained Rick Tuuri, I-CAR Director of Business Development and North American Operations. "I-CAR is pleased to help ensure that all who qualify for the elite Platinum Individual™ designation receive the recognition that they worked so hard to achieve. Eligible professionals can now proudly display their designation without any additional effort on their part."

All who qualify for the Platinum designation will be sent a certificate and letter automatically explaining their Platinum status, as well as the ongoing training requirements needed to maintain the designation.

For assistance, please call customer care at 800.422.7872 or log onto the I-CAR web site at www-i-car.com for additional information.

I-CAR, founded in 1979, is an international not-for-profit training organization dedicated to improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of auto collision repair for the ultimate benefit of consumers.