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Repairify launches new diagnostics initiative
- 12/04/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Repairify UK is introducing a new initiative to deliver the greater value remote diagnostics, ADAS calibrations, coding, and programming in the collision repair industry. The Repairify Remote Services Pledge has been designed to offer existing and new customers of asTech and RED the best value on the market by [...] -
Fix Auto Chelmsford set for major expansion
- 06/04/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto Chelmsford, has revealed an aggressive programme of expansion that could see the single-site operation quadruple in size within the next four years. Danny Ashwell, managing director, revealed his intentions after signing the papers to take over a 10,000 sqft building which will be transformed into Fix Auto [...] -
JLR names new engineering chief
- 05/04/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Jaguar Land Rover has appointed a new executive director of Product Engineering. Thomas Müller begins his role immediately, taking responsibility for the technical development of all new Jaguar and Land Rovers, including both hardware and software. His expertise in technology, agile leadership and digital [...] -
Mercedes-Benz accepts software liability
- 29/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Mercedes-Benz has said it will accept legal responsibility for collisions caused by its automated lane keeping system, but not when the driver has "failed to comply with their duty of care". Chief research strategy officer at Thatcham Research Matthew Avery said: “The issue of liability in automated vehicles is [...] -
Volvo adds additional training date
- 25/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Volvo has made available a further date for its product technology update course. The course covers repair methods, safety systems, windscreen and ADAS, bumper repairs, SRS and WHIPS systems, and hybrid and electric vehicle technology. It is aimed at vehicle damage assessors, engineers and technicians from [...] -
Repairify adds ADAS and EV skills
- 03/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Repairify has invested in IMI ADAS and EV training programmes for all its employees and technicians. This is intended to provide confidence to repair shops about the accuracy of calibrations while developing potential new revenue opportunities to help grow their businesses. All technical staff members have [...] -
Euro NCAP releases safety results
- 03/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Volkswagen Polo and crossover Taigo have both earned five stars in the latest safety ratings published by Euro NCAP. The Megane E-TECH also achieved the top safety rating, as does the new Lexus NX, while the BMW 2 Series Coupé was awarded four stars. Secretary general, Michiel van Ratingen, said: “Euro NCAP [...] -
In-cabin safety lagging behind
- 17/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new survey had revealed what drivers consider to be the most important aspects of in-cabin safety, and how it impacts driver behaviour. The survey has been conducted by 4D imaging radar company Vayyar, which develops next-generation platforms for in-cabin safety and ADAS. It assessed consumer sentiment around [...] -
Auto Windscreens secures Brightside contract
- 11/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Auto Windscreens has been appointed preferred vehicle glass repair, replacement and ADAS calibration supplier to top 30 UK insurance broker, Brightside. As an integral part of the Markerstudy Broking division, Brightside specialises in providing niche insurance across a wide range of personal lines and commercial [...] -
Auto Windscreens adds ADAS to accreditations
- 10/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Auto Windscreens has become the first automotive glazing company to add "the provision of static and dynamic Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) windscreen calibrations" to the scope of its ISO accreditations. The certificates confirm that the company meets the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO [...]