• NBRA calls for government support after 2030 delay
    • 22/09/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The National Body Repair Association is urging the government to offer subsidies to those businesses which have already invested in preparations for the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, after it was announced that the deadline was being put back five years. It says companies which have updated [...]
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  • NBRA announces 2023 Greener Bodyshop Awards winners
    • 15/09/2023
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: Featured, News
    The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) announced the winners of its annual Greener Bodyshop Awards at a gala dinner last night (14 September) at Alton Towers. Thomas Hudd, NBRA national technical manager, said: "We are very honoured to recognise and award those who have made a significant impact in the [...]
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  • Core Diagnostics becomes NBRA member
    • 24/08/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced that Core Diagnostics has become its latest partner member. As a member, Core Diagnostics gains access to a multitude of services designed to support continued industry growth and excellence. The partnership underscores Core Diagnostics commitment to [...]
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  • NBRA: premium hikes were inevitable
    • 15/08/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has said the 21% annual rise in motor insurance premiums is not surprising. Board member Wayne Mason-Drust said: “For almost a decade, the cost of repairing a car following an accident has increased far below inflation. Car insurers have tightly controlled repair costs [...]
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  • NBRA names Martyn Rowley as new director
    • 14/08/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Martyn Rowley has been named as the new director of the National Body Repair Association (NBRA). Rowley brings with him extensive experience having previously held the position of business development manager UK & Ireland at GT Motive and will officially take up his new role on 7 November. He takes the reins [...]
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  • Mirka announces NBRA membership
    • 14/08/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Mirka (UK) has announced that is has become a supplier member of the NBRA. The move is intended to maximise the opportunities to engage and network with the repair industry and support the sector’s drive to address the important issue of skills shortage. The membership will enable Mirka to benefit from the [...]
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  • Chris Weeks named new BMG MD
    • 04/07/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Executive director of the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) Chris Weeks will replace Anthony Heard as managing director of Braintree Motor Group (BMG). Heard, BMG founder and owner, will step down on 1 August. He said: “I am proud of what we have achieved so far at BMG, and I will continue to support [...]
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  • Date set for NBRA’s Greener Bodyshop Awards
    • 19/05/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced it will host The Greener Bodyshop Awards on 14 September at Alton Towers, Staffordshire. Chris Weeks, Executive Director of the NBRA, said: “Following the success of the past years events, we are thrilled to once again host The Greener Bodyshop Awards. [...]
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  • NBRA to host aftermarket-focused webinars
    • 18/01/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The NBRA will host a series of six 45-minute webinars to highlight both the changes the industry has gone through over the last three years and the urgent need for a united industry-wide response to these changes. Produced in partnership with Cognoscenti, the six webinars are exclusive for NBRA members and will be [...]
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  • Carcomm Coachworks achieves VBRA standard
    • 16/12/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The VBRA has awarded Carcomm Coachworks with the second full structural Elite Standard of the year. The standard was introduced to provide regulation to the commercial vehicle market and ensure repairs were carried out to a consistently high level. It consists of several grades of membership: Elite Truck & Van [...]
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