VSSTA joins I-CAR as sustaining partner

VSSTA has joined I-CAR as a sustaining partner and will participate in the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance, allowing approved VSSTA courses to qualify for I-CAR training credit. The move ties VSSTA’s ADAS workflow education closer to industry-recognized training as repair shops face more complex calibration and documentation demands.

Why it matters: - The partnership gives collision repair shops a clearer path to earn industry-recognized credit for approved ADAS training. - The move supports efforts to standardize how repair facilities handle ADAS work across estimating, repair planning, calibration, documentation, and final delivery. - The agreement comes as vehicle systems, OEM procedures, and calibration requirements continue to add complexity to collision repair.

What happened: - VSSTA announced that it has joined I-CAR as a Sustaining Partner. - VSSTA plans to participate in the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance, which allows approved partner courses to earn I-CAR credit toward training requirements. - The announcement was made Sept. 15, 2026, in Willis, Texas. - VSSTA said the relationship advances its education work around ADAS workflows.

The details: - The I-CAR Industry Training Alliance recognizes training completed through approved training providers. - The program is designed to reduce redundant training across the collision repair industry. - VSSTA’s ADAS Workflow Certification program is a VSSTA-developed educational initiative focused on practical training for collision repair professionals. - Eligible VSSTA courses may be submitted to I-CAR for review and, if approved, recognized for I-CAR training credit. - VSSTA combines technology, remote support, OEM information, documentation, and education for collision repair facilities. - VSSTA provides ADAS scanning, calibration, workflow, documentation, and support solutions for the collision repair industry. - VSSTA says the goal is to help shops identify required ADAS operations, build them into the repair process, and document completion. - As an I-CAR Sustaining Partner, VSSTA will have opportunities to take part in industry education and engagement initiatives. - VSSTA’s website lists upcoming ADAS Workflow Certification classes at more information.

Between the lines: - The partnership appears designed to make ADAS education more practical for shops while also making it easier for employers to count that training toward formal requirements. - I-CAR benefits from expanding its network of approved training providers, while VSSTA gains added credibility and potential reach inside the collision repair market. - The relationship is promotional and training-focused, not an endorsement of VSSTA or its products and services.

What's next: - VSSTA said eligible courses will be submitted for I-CAR review under the Industry Training Alliance process. - VSSTA expects the partnership to support more education around ADAS workflows and the changing needs of collision repair professionals. - The company plans to continue expanding its ADAS Workflow Certification program. - I-CAR and VSSTA stated that the agreement should not be construed as an endorsement by I-CAR of VSSTA or its products and services.