The Finishing Touch, an automotive repair business at 16940 E. Colony Drive, has achieved Gold Class status, the highest training recognition in the collision repair industry.

The designation informs customers that the business employs trained technicians who have up-to-date knowledge on properly repairing a vehicle.

Only 10 percent of collision repair businesses currently meet the training requirements to earn the Gold Class standard.

I-CAR, a not-for-profit training organization dedicated to improving the quality and safety of auto collision repair for consumers’ benefit, awards the Gold Class designation.

“We are proud of our commitment to training because it is also a symbol of our commitment to professionalism and to the safety of our customers,” said Matthew Tilden, manager.

Gold Class shops are required to have every technician involved in collision repair take training that is specific to their roles.

They must continue with ongoing training annually for the business to maintain the Gold Class recognition, including classes in new technology.

“Today’s vehicles are increasingly sophisticated devices featuring an ever-growing number of components, parts and advanced lightweight materials,” Tilden said. “The constant introduction of new vehicle technologies can result in repair procedures changing significantly from year to year, making current repair knowledge critical for the achievement of complete, safe and quality repairs.”

Businesses earning the designation typically display the Gold Class logo prominently in the shop and website to help customers to identify them as highly trained repair facilities.