• The Interview: Rob Pugh

    • 7 October 2021
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Ian Pugh Fix Auto interview
    Just shy of celebrating his third anniversary since rejoining Fix Auto UK, 30 under 30 winner Rob Pugh speaks to bodyshop editor Simon Wait You were heavily involved in Fix Auto UK successfully navigating its way through multiple lockdowns What have been your main takeaways from the pandemic The main thing for [...]
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  • Interview: Richard Taylor, asTech

    • 16 September 2021
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    bodyshop deputy editor Danielle Bagnall speaks to Richard Taylor, European business development director at asTech What does asTech do We provide remote access to original equipment (OE) scans and calibrations using the same tools that would be used if the vehicle was driven to a dealer, just without the cost [...]
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  • The Interview: Dave Reece

    • 8 September 2021
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    bodyshop editor Simon Wait speaks to Dave Reece, the co-founder of School of Thought, about his hopes for the future of the project and for the entire automotive industry Please explain the School of Thought concept and how it has evolved since being launched at the 2019 bodyshop Awards School of Thought was [...]
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  • The Interview: Tim Hall

    • 13 August 2021
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    bodyshop editor Simon Wait meets Tim Hall, owner of Hall Auto Cosmetic Repair, whose spray painting career got off the ground in the Royal Air Force Ask any spray painter to tell you about their most interesting refinish job and you’ll likely hear about a Bentley, Bugatti, Ferrari or the names of countless [...]
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  • The Interview: Anthony Heard

    • 7 July 2021
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    bodyshop magazine deputy editor Danielle Bagnall took to Zoom to have a one-to-one with Essex-born Anthony Heard – owner of Braintree Motor Group If you follow him on LinkedIn, you’ll know he has a lot to say – well, sit back and relax while he spills all How did you get into the automotive industry  I [...]
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  • Aidan Minogue, managing director, Circle Leasing

    • 9 April 2015
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: Magazine
    Formed in 2002, Circle Leasing is the largest supplier of courtesy cars to the bodyshop sector With 30 staff operating from high-tech offices in north Manchester, the company purchases cars at a showroom value of over £100m per annum and has wholesale funding lines for its business of £82m This month we talk to [...]
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  • Andy Mansfield and Mark Smith, Movac Group

    • 30 March 2015
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: Magazine
    It’s a rapidly evolving time in the world of distribution and one such company leading the charge is Movac Group Ltd But as any good business will tell you, it’s not always about looking ahead, but sometimes reflecting on what has been achieved to date and making sure those milestones are enjoyed bodyshop’s Mark [...]
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