• Government to penalise pothole-making companies

    • 13 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The government has announced that it will penalise companies responsible for leaving potholes after carrying out street works According to the RAC, this change in the laws could prevent thousands of potholes being left behind by utility companies The RAC Pothole Index, which analyses pothole-related breakdowns [...]
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  • Alphabet announces new LCV conversion network

    • 13 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Leasing and mobility specialist Alphabet (GB) has enhanced its LCV offering by launching a new network of approved UK conversion partners The newly contracted suppliers will work alongside Alphabet’s existing team of commercial vehicle experts to ensure every detail from racking to livery is taken care of for [...]
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  • Autotech supports AA EV training

    • 13 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Autotech Training is supporting the AA as it works towards its objective to equip its entire fleet of patrols with IMI-accredited industry leading electric vehicle training As the UK’s number one breakdown provider, the AA announced a target earlier this year to train all of its patrols to at least IMI Level 2 [...]
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  • asTech announces major North American deal

    • 13 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    asTech, a Repairify company, has announced a partnership with Driven Brands to deliver its full suite of diagnostics solutions to its network As part of the deal, Driven Brands, the parent company of some of North America’s leading automotive collision service businesses such as ABRA, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA, [...]
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  • Flagship IBIS Global Summit sets sail for Monaco

    • 12 May 2022
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    After a two-year wait, the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) is excited to announce that the global collision repair industry will finally come together at the IBIS Global Summit for an exclusive experience at the luxurious Le Méridien Hotel in Monaco between 15 and 17 June 2022 The 2019 event, the [...]
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  • Fix Auto UK introduces well-being initiative

    • 12 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Fix Auto UK has launched a major initiative which will result in every franchise partner within its network having at least one qualified first aider specialising in mental health support The initiative is being spearheaded by regional business manager Carl Norton who has recently become a Mental Health First Aid [...]
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  • IMI announces Automotive 30% Club sponsorship

    • 12 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced it is sponsoring the Automotive 30% Club’s Inspiration for Innovation Network Lesley Woolley, chief operating officer of the IMI, has also become a patron of the club, which aims to fill at least 30% of key leadership positions in its member organisations [...]
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  • Used car buyers turn to automatics

    • 12 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Automatics now make up as much as 72% of the used car market in parts of the UK, with their numbers bolstered by the increasing popularity of electric vehicles This is according to new research by AA Cars, which is the AA’s used car website Across the UK, automatics now make up 41% of the used cars for sale on [...]
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  • Join us at our all-new #bodyshopBBQ networking event

    • 11 May 2022
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: featured, News
    bodyshop magazine is inviting the UK collision repair industry to join us at a brand-new networking occasion on 7 June to kick-off the inaugural UK Garage and Bodyshop Event presented by Automechanika Birmingham, which runs 8-9 June at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham The bodyshop Magazine #UKGBE2022 [...]
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  • iRG adopts R-M’s sustainable system

    • 11 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Innovative Repair Group (iRG) has announced a partnership with R-M Automotive Refinish, BASF’s premium refinish brand, that it believes will help it meet its sustainability targets Following a successful trial, iRG’s Pontypridd repair centre will now use the revolutionary R-M Agilis waterborne basecoat system, [...]
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