Simon Wait

New bodyshop group offers select membership

A new bodyshop group is inviting repairers across the UK to join forces and reap the benefits of being part of a larger organisation while retaining their own unique identity. […]

Thatcham issues IIR for safe ADAS repairs

Thatcham Research has released its Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR) for the safe repair of ADAS-equipped vehicles – as first announced in the July issue of bodyshop magazine. The requirements come as […]

IBISConnect launches with African triumph

The first IBISConnect simulcast launched today by the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium has been hailed a world-class, innovative virtual platform which delivered invaluable insight, data and business solutions for the […]

Ben launches F1-inspired virtual challenge

Automotive industry charity Ben is launching its first-ever series of virtual challenges as part of its Bring It On 4 Ben campaign. The first of the charity’s challenges to run […]

IBIS talks to Enterprise CEO Chrissy Taylor

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has unveiled the latest recording in its Partners in the Spotlight series – an interview with Chrissy Taylor, CEO of Enterprise Holdings. Enterprise remains […]

iRG partners with bodyshop’s 2020 awards

bodyshop magazine is delighted to announce that iRG (Innovative Repair Group) is the latest in a long line of well-known and highly respected collision repair brands to become a partner […]

Aftermarket must brace for EV surge

The coronavirus could supercharge the growth of electric vehicles. That was the message of the first online Industry Briefing Bitesize, delivered by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). Steve Carter […]

bodyshop magazine gears up for 2020 awards

bodyshop magazine has confirmed that its flagship awards event is on track and will now take place on 15 December at ICC Wales near the Celtic Manor Resort. Now in […]

Safety first as Thatcham Academy set to reopen

​Thatcham Research has announced that its Automotive Academy will reopen next Monday (6 July). Initially, the academy will be open to technicians holding an IMI accreditation that was due to […]

CAPS analysis shows significant rise in claims

The latest CAPS motor claims analysis report for the week ending 19 June, shows a 33% increase in claims activity exchanged across its platform compared to the preceding week. For […]

CAPS report shows further increase in claims

The latest collision repair industry analysis report from CAPS, for the week ending 12 June, shows that unique claims have edged up by a further 4% from the previous week’s […]

Motofix VDA wins Citroen Estimator of The Year

Motofix VDA James Prentice has been named Citroën Estimator of the Year 2020. Prentice, who represented Motofix Aldershot on Citroën’s Audatex recertification course which is key to continued approval for […]