I-CAR Gold Class is a meaningful bar because not every shop keeps up with the required training year after year. Industry reporting noted about 8,880 Gold Class shops in 2020, even as I-CAR rolled out tougher rules that made it harder for many “legacy” Gold Class shops to keep the designation. Put another way, Gold Class typically represents only about 10%–15% of U.S. collision repair shops, which is why it’s important to know Jim’s Auto Body is certified.
That exclusivity usually comes with real investment. Jim’s Auto Body invests heavily in ongoing training (estimating, structural, non-structural, and refinish) to keep their teams current as vehicles change. They also invest in equipment and repair processes that match modern vehicle design, including advanced materials and safety systems that require careful verification.
As a result, our collision repair continues to evolve. When you see I-CAR Gold Class, you know we have the training and tools for safe, correct auto body repairs.
