Steer Automotive Group confirms senior appointments
Steer Automotive Group has confirmed the promotion of Steve Hoe to head of OEM paint and body partnerships – a move that was announced in the March 2026 issue of […]
bodyshop groups
Precision Repair Group launches to unite independent repairers
Precision Repair Group (PRG), a new UK national accident repair group, is today officially launching its vision to bring together leading independent bodyshops to create a strong customer, service and […]
Julian Milner retires from Alton Cars as joint group MD
Julian Milner, joint group managing director at Alton Cars, is retiring from the award-winning bodyshop business that he helped grow after joining the finance team in the late 1990s. Alton […]
Mustoe brothers open new Fix Auto Bristol Central site
Brothers Dan and Ashley Mustoe have opened their second repair centre, honouring the promise they made to Fix Auto UK upon joining the network less than 12 months ago. In […]
FMGRS appoints Kris Hurd as new operations director
FMG Repair Services has appointed Kris Hurd as operations director (Bodyshops). With 30 years of experience in the bodyshop industry, Hurd joined the FMG Repair Services team in 2022 as […]
Vella Group acquires Axiom to strengthen footprint
The Vella Group has acquired the Axiom Accident Repair Centres sites in Peterborough and Daventry to strengthen its footprint across the east of England. The move lifts Vella’s total number […]
Steer acquires 6 iRG sites in Wales and West Midlands
Steer Automotive Group has expanded its operational footprint into South Wales and the West Midlands with the acquisition of six iRG (Innovative Repair Group) bodyshops. The acquired sites are located […]
Tom Hadfield joins Vella Group
The Vella Group has appointed Tom Hadfield to the newly created role of head of commercial. He will be responsible for managing and growing client relationships, launching the group’s B2B […]