Fatal road traffic accidents caused by humans not tech
New research has found that less one per cent of fatal road traffic accidents are caused by technical defects. According to a study carried out by German research institute FKA, […]
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NBRA to challenge EDAM Group administration non-payments
The NBRA has said it will challenge the announcement that repairers will not get any payouts following the EDAM Group administration. Credit hire company EDAM Group went into administration at […]
Steer gears up for NAW with its first skills contest in 2025
Steer Automotive Group will fully embrace National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) next week when it holds the first of three internal apprentice skills competitions it has planned for 2025. Following on […]
Repairify unveils Digital Technician Apprenticeship Programme
Repairify has launched a bespoke Digital Technician Apprenticeship Programme – a first for the company – to mark National Apprenticeship Week (10-16 February). Developed in conjunction with training provider QA, the programme […]
EVs now normalised according to YouGov survey
Electric vehicles are being ‘normalised’ for UK drivers with half of motorists now owning one or knowing someone who does. The survey of nearly 6,500 people, carried out by YouGov […]
Vella acquires Wednesbury bodyshop Central Accident Repairs
The Vella Group has acquired First National Vehicles, which trades as Central Accident Repairs in the West Midlands town of Wednesbury. This new location will become The Vella Group’s 18th […]
BYD fastest selling brand with 658% UK growth
BYD was the fastest selling car brand in the UK last year as it saw sales volumes surge by 658% during 2024. The Chinese brand – Build Your Dreams – […]
NBRA rallies to help repairers hit by EDAM Group crash
The National Body Repair Association is calling on repairers to contact the NBRA if they have been financially affected by EDAM Group Ltd, Easi-Drive Ltd, and Credit Repair Ltd entering […]
Automechanika Birmingham’s free AMB25 box office goes live
Automechanika Birmingham 2025, which this year will be 185% bigger than last time out, has announced that the AMB25 box office for free tickets is now open online. The UK’s […]
FMGRS brings ADAS calibrations in-house with major upgrade
FMGRS has announced that all its UK bodyshops are now equipped to carry out in-house ADAS calibrations. It has partnered with Repairify to upgrade its facilities. The company hopes the investment […]
Momentum builds for first NBRA Equipment Expo
The UK body repair industry is gearing up for the first AGEAS/NBRA Equipment Expo, which will take place on 19 February at the Arnold Clark-owned GTG Training Centre in Wolverhampton. […]
Rising ADAS repair demand drives EASR Bodyshop expansion
Norwich-based EASR Bodyshop has expanded to a second site to meet rising ADAS repair demand. According to owner Steve Davy, 65% of all repair jobs his company now carries out […]
