Page 12 - Australasian Paint & Panel magazine May-June 2022

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BRIEFS
I-CAR GOLD
TWO SUNCORP NETWORK REPAIRERS
have achieved I-CAR Gold Class Colli- sion status. Bill Dingle Smash Repairs in Ayr, North Queensland and Karas Smash Repairs, Dapto, NSW
Josh Leonardi, workshop/parts man- ager of Bill Dingle Smash Repairs said: “We were looking for a more structured and industry specific training to keep up to date with the constant changes
IAG QUALITY REPORT
FOR THE NINTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, IAG
has published the results of its quality inspections to: "reinforce our dedication to ensuring all repairs meet our quality and safety standards."
A forward from Luke Gallagher, exec- utive general manager short tail claims states: "The principles and values that underpin this are embedded across our entire business, as is our focus on con- tinuous improvement to ensure our ex- pert teams are among the most highly trained in the country.
“Although COVID-19 again impacted the number of quality inspections we could do, we still completed more than 17,000 motor and property inspections to help ensure we continue to deliver the best possible experi- ence for our customers."
It goes on to say: "Increasing numbers of motor vehicles on the market now fea- ture the latest Advanced Driver Assis- tance Systems (ADAS), such as multiple
happening in our industry. Once the Road to Gold program was offered to us by the Suncorp Group, it was a no brain- er to jump on board with the training."
Dimitrija Voidanoski, director of Karas Smash Repairs said: “The way the industry is going with all the new cars, you have to be up to date at all times and I-CAR’s Road to Gold program allowed us to build and keep up with the new knowledge.
2020/2021
IAG Quality Report
Partnering with industry to deliver exceptional quality, service and value.
collision sensors or cameras. ADAS can be impacted by a collision and may need to be calibrated following repairs – even after a windscreen replacement. To en- sure a quality, safe repair, we require that every vehicle featuring ADAS tech- nology is scanned before and after colli- sion repairs."
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN
Women & Leadership Australia is offering professional development scholarships for Paint & Panel readers.
Scholarships of $1000 - $5000 per person are available for women in the automotive sector.
To encourage more women to increase their impact at work and step into leadership roles across the automotive sector, WLA is offering scholarships for four leadership development courses. Apply by 10 June.
More information: wla.edu.au/automotive
WIRE & GAS CONFERENCE
VASA’s 2022 Wire & Gas conference will take place on the Gold Coast from July 29-31.
Renowned for attracting the best brains in the business, Wire & Gas 2022 promises to be a truly world-class event with speakers travelling from the United States and Europe to deliver an arsenal of knowledge and skills that will help attendees navigate the rapid technological change and hot competition facing the automotive repair sector.
Visit: Vasa.org.au/wg2022
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