The Bodyshop Expo 2025 on Tuesday, 21 October at The Belfry will include a brand-new feature we’re calling the KnowledgeXchange.

This is a completely free service and is designed to help solve some of the most-pressing issues repairers are facing within their bodyshops today.

We asked repairers what topics they need help with and, as a result, we will be bringing together five industry experts to answer your questions about business planning, debt recovery, apprenticeships and HR, and energy cost savings.

Think of it as a collision repair sector advice surgery for bodyshops. If you have a particular issue about which you want some honest and confidential advice, then sign up below and we’ll be in touch to arrange a time for you to meet one of the experts during our Bodyshop Expo.

The experts will be available from 10:30am to 2:30pm in our special KnowledgeXchange hub at the Expo, and repairers will be able to book one-to-one sessions in advance using the KnowledgeXchange Register Your Interest form below. Individual sessions last for 15-25 minutes and, should you need more time, you can arrange a follow-up call or in-person meeting with the individual expert.

The five experts for this year’s event will be:

  • Business Coaching: Robert Snook | BSG
  • Energy Savings: Sam Matthews | ECA Business Energy
  • Apprenticeships: Eleanor Baker Barnes | Apprenticeship Central
  • NBRA Services: Martyn Rowley | NBRA
  • Succession Planning: Nicola Sutherland | NS People Partners

Remember, this is a completely free service designed to help bodyshop owners and managers to navigate the difficult times our industry is facing.

Face-to-face access to this level of expertise all in one place is unheard of in our industry. Make it count for your business by signing up below for free.

Register your interest for KnowledgeXchange