Research Council for Automobile Repairs(RCAR) is an international body of automotive research centers, whose
primary goal is to reduce the human and economic costs of motor vehicle losses. This is done through research
into improved vehicle damage resistance, repairability, security, and safety.
What does RCAR do?
RCAR provides an international forum for members to exchange information on research findings
and strategies for implementation. Although research activity is conducted on a daily basis, and
shared throughout the year, RCAR Members meet at least once a year to discuss such topics as
the latest repair procedures and processes, industry education, safety features, and new technology
- all of which impact the cost of insuring and repairing motor vehicles. RCAR members believe that
they have a duty to make information on automotive research known to the public, so that they
can make better-informed decisions when choosing a vehicle.
KART activity at RCAR
KART joined RCAR as a full member in 1994. Since then, we have presented research reports in the annual general meeting.
We hosted the Annual RCAR conference in 2001 at Seoul and 2016 at Seoul.
The Jiken Center (Japan) - Member since 1978
KART (Korea) - Member since 1994
STSRI (Samsung Traffic Safety Research Institute, Korea) - Member since 2010
MRC (Malaysia)- Member since 2004
CIRI (China) - Member since 2016
Cesvi China (China) - Member since 2018
Australia
IAG Research Centre (Australia) - Member since 1981
Europe
AZT Automative GmbH (Germany) - Member since 1972
AXA Winterthur (Switzerland) - Member since 2005
Bilskadekomiteen (Norway) - Member since 1972
CENTRO ZARAGOZA (Spain) - Member since 1990
CESVIMAP (Spain) - Member since 1985
CESVI France (France) - Member since 1999
Folksam (Sweden) - Member since 1972
GENERALICAR (Italy) - Member since 1986
KTI (Germany) - Member since 1990
THATCHAM (UK) - Member since 1972
LVK (Finland) - Member since 1974
North America
CESVI Mexico (Mexico) - Member since 1998
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (USA) - Member since 1997
Manitoba Public Insurance (Canada) - Member since 1991
State Farm Research (USA) - Member since 1995
Tech-Cor Inc. (USA) - Member since 1983
South America
CESVI Argentina (Argentina) - Member since 1996
CESVI Brasil S/A (Brazil) - Member since 1996
CESVI Colombia (Colombia) - Member since 2000