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AW kids enjoy training day

With the long summer holidays in full swing AW Repair Group arranged a ‘grown up’ training day for youngsters. Children of staff throughout the group were invited to the HQ’s […]

Car buyers should put safety first

Brake, the road safety charity, is encouraging drivers – especially the young – to put safety first when it comes to buying a new vehicle. The call comes on the […]

Dealers ‘on target’ for quicker alignment

Mercedes-Benz dealers across the UK can now benefit from faster wheel alignment measurements following Mercedes-Benz factory approval of the Hunter HTA-MB-TD wheel alignment system which acts as a direct replacement […]

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 […]