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Flying high in Stansted

Almost a year has passed since Rye Street Stansted took home bodyshop’s Small bodyshop of the year award 2014. bodyshop magazine’s Padraig Mallett caught up with managing director, Bill Duffy […]

Whiplash comeback sees insurance costs increase

Drivers are expected to face a 15 per cent rise in car insurance costs this year due to the recent rise in fraudulent whiplash claims. Insurance executives believe unscrupulous claims management firms, […]

SMMT innovation award open for entries

SMMT’s prestigious Automotive Award for Innovation, which recognises UK-developed concepts and technologies with the potential to transform the automotive industry, is now open for its sixth year of entries. The […]

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Obituary

It is with sad regret that bodyshop magazine has learned of the untimely passing of John and Amanda De Courcy’s daughter. Having worked in and around the accident repair industry […]

East meets West for repair expertise

Thatcham Research hosted a visit from a high profile Saudi Arabian delegation last week, as the group embark on a partnership to bring improved standards in vehicle assessment and crash […]

NW retains preferred supplier status

National Windscreens, the UK’s largest independently owned windscreen repair and replacement specialist, is pleased to announce that it has retained its preferred supplier contract with Amlin Insurance. Specialty insurer and […]

Snap-on Acquires Ecotechnics

Snap-on Incorporated, a leading global manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks, announced that it acquired the assets of […]

Dashcam uncovered crash for cash scam

A dashboard camera uncovered a dangerous crash for cash scam, a Manchester court heard. The on-board footage showed Audi driver Alina Khan, 30, from Oldham, brake heavily to stage an accident. She […]

Esure premiums set to rise

Online insurance firm Esure has said its premiums are set to rise after an increase in small injury claims. Shares in the firm fell more than 9% after half-year underlying pre-tax profits […]

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JCC named bodyshop award finalists

The nominations for the bodyshop Awards 2015 have been announced and Just Car Clinics are delighted at being named finalists. We have been named finalists in 3 different categories, Just […]

Smarter remarketing strategies needed for 2016

Smarter re-marketing strategies will be needed by manufacturers and major vendors such as leasing companies if they are to be successful in the used car market during 2016. Glass’s says […]

Autocraft Telford recommended for BS10125:2014

Autocraft Telford has announced that BSI have recommended that the licence transfer from PAS 125:2011 to BS 10125:2014 is made. The decision was reached following a two day surveillance visit […]