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3M answers conference call
- 16/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto UK has announced that 3M will be its inaugural Presenting Partner at its National Conference. The two-day conference takes place at The Vox near Birmingham on 8-9 May. Ian Pugh, managing director for Fix Auto UK, said: “We made a bold move to introduce the Presenting Partner status to ensure greater [...] -
Fix Auto Glasgow North begins acquisition strategy
- 11/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto Glasgow North has launched a programme of expansion by acquiring Fix Auto Wigan. The move is part of a wider growth strategy that is expected to see several more acquisitions in the coming three years. Owner Gerry Facenna said: “These are certainly exciting times for the industry as a whole and for [...] -
Fix Auto Lichfield owner completes children’s charity drive
- 20/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto Lichfield owner Andy Johnson has raised £12,000 for a Birmingham Children’s Hospital charity by completing the 3,000km Panda Raid driving challenge across the Moroccan desert. He and co-driver Sam Randon finished 61st to raise money for Carter The Brave, a fundraising group set up to support the [...] -
Fix Auto reveals Conference keynote speakers
- 15/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto UK has announced that TV star Fred Sirieix, former Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King and corporate finance expert Rex Green will be the keynote speakers during its National Conference in May. Sirieix is well-known for his role on popular TV show First Dates and his stint on I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of [...] -
Select ARC becomes latest Fix Auto franchisee
- 31/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto UK has announced that Select Accident Repair Centre has joined the network and will now operate as Fix Auto Neath. The 6,000 sqft business was founded by Kevin Joseph and Kevin Davies and joining the network is the culmination of a two-year business plan which has been in place since they first became [...] -
Inspiring duo recognised in Automotive 30% Club Awards
- 24/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Fix Auto Mid Devon finance director Alena Woolacott and Solus area operations manager Steph Brindley have been named among the 17 2024 Inspiring Automotive Women Award winners. They will be presented with their awards at a prestigious ceremony hosted by the Automotive 30% Club in London on 13 March, when the [...] -
K&R Coachworks joins national network
- 12/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
K&R Coachworks has joined the Fix Auto UK network and will now operate as Fix Auto St Albans. The 6,000 sqft bodyshop includes 12 work bays, two spraybooths and two thirds of an acre of secure parking. It repairs about 100 vehicles a month but has plans to increase that to 130. Owner Rash Panesar said: [...] -
Fix Auto South open for business
- 19/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Father and son Stephen and Sam Smith have cut the ribbon on a new Fix Auto Leeds South repair centre. The 10,000 sqft facility, which will be managed by James Bentley, includes two large commercial spraybooths and 10 work bays and will be able to repair 30 vehicles a week. It is the fourth site operated by the [...] -
Fix Auto UK achieves sustainability milestone
- 15/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto UK has achieved PAS 2060 accreditation for all its wholly owned repair centres. The centres that have gained their PAS 2060 certificates are Fix Auto Barnsley, Fix Auto Colwyn Bay, Fix Auto Crawley, Fix Auto Castleford, Fix Auto Daventry, Fix Auto Henley-on-Thames, Fix Auto Liverpool South, Fix Auto [...] -
Certification caps stellar year for Fix Auto Leicester
- 13/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto Leicester has secured BSI 10125:2022 certification following a successful audit. In addition, Fix Auto Leicester also recorded its highest-ever year of turnover, having recorded an incredible 69% annual increase. Turnover results for the financial year rose from £2.8m the previous year to £4.8m last [...]