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MILS weekly advice: The Provision of Loan Vehicles Reduced Bank Holidays In 2024/2025

The Working Time Regulations (WTR) entitle full-time employees and workers to 28-days/ 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year. In the UK this 28-day period is customarily broken down into…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 14, 2025

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MILS weekly advice: The Provision of Loan Vehicles

“I regularly provide loan vehicles for customer use during repairs. I have recently had a Land Rover Discovery for repairs and have provided a Ford Fiesta whilst the work was…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 7, 2025

Industry News

FLP Appoints New Technical Representative

The FLP Group are delighted to announce the appointment of Alistair Payne to the role of TechnicalRepresentative for the Midlands and Wales. Alistair will be working closely with bodyshops, technicians…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 6, 2025

Industry News

A1 ADAS Group Acquires Autocalibration Ltd as Part of Aligned Growth Strategy

Leading ADAS and diagnostic group strengthens position in West Midlands A1 ADAS Group, which is fast becoming one of the collision repair industry’s go-to partners for ADAS and diagnostic solutions,…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 6, 2025

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly advice: Abandoned Vehicles

“ I have had a vehicle on site for some time. I have done some diagnostic work and quoted for a repair. The owner was going to get back to…

Annaluce CavalmorettiFebruary 28, 2025

Industry News

Auto Angels: Redressing the balance between those in the automotive know and those without

AutoAngels is a brand-new venture that seeks to redress the balance between those in theautomotive know and those without. For many, garage anxiety is real. Cold sweats when aknocking is…

Annaluce CavalmorettiFebruary 28, 2025

Paint Manufacturers Suppliers

FLP Group

FLP Group is a manufacturer and importer of automotive refinishing products. FLP Group is the UK sole importer of Kapci Coatings, Polimax and IMPA. From their premises in Doncaster, South…

Antony BarnesFebruary 25, 2025

Industry News

A1 Remote Diagnostics Develops Programming Solution for Latest BMW Models

Cutting-edge support for newest BMW vehicles removes reliance on main dealer A1 Remote Diagnostics has developed and launched a working solution for remotely programming the latest BMW Group vehicles. The…

Annaluce CavalmorettiFebruary 24, 2025

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly advice: Dismissing new employees for absence/illness

“I have recently taken on an employee, about a month ago, but she isn’t proving to be very reliable. She is a receptionist but has already had 5 days off…

Annaluce CavalmorettiFebruary 21, 2025

Industry News

PMD Business Finance Sponsors NBRA’s Southeast Regional Networking Event, Bolstering Support for Automotive Repairers

PMD Business Finance, one of the UK’s leading commercial finance providers, is delighted to announce its sponsorship and attendance at the upcoming Southeast Regional Networking Event hosted by the National…

Annaluce CavalmorettiFebruary 21, 2025

Recycled (Green) Parts Suppliers

Charles Trent Ltd

Antony BarnesFebruary 20, 2025

Recycled (Green) Parts Suppliers

Silverlake Garage (Motor Salvage) Ltd

Antony BarnesFebruary 20, 2025

Industry News

Specialist Commercial Vehicles – Built Without Compromise

At AKFS, we design and manufacture high-performance, durable, and compliant commercial vehicles tailored to recovery, rescue, and fleet logistics. Built with industry-leading payloads, innovative engineering, and proven reliability, every AKFS…

Annaluce CavalmorettiFebruary 20, 2025

Suppliers Tools & Equipment

INDASA Abrasives (UK) Ltd

For over 45 years, INDASA has been supplying abrasives materials and consumable products for the UK’s professional trades. Our manufacturing plant is based in Aveiro, Portugal. A recent multi-million Euro…

Antony BarnesFebruary 20, 2025

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly advice: When does Personal use of Social Media become and Employment Issue?

For those with a particularly keen eye on employment law, you will have seen that this weekthe Court of Appeal handed down a highly publicised decision in the case of…

Annaluce CavalmorettiFebruary 17, 2025

Paint Manufacturers Suppliers

Axalta

Antony BarnesFebruary 11, 2025

Courtesy Cars & Vehicle Mobility Suppliers

Advanced KFS

Specialist Commercial Vehicles – Built Without Compromise At AKFS, we design and manufacture high-performance, durable, and compliant commercial vehicles tailored to recovery, rescue, and fleet logistics. Built with industry-leading…

Antony BarnesFebruary 11, 2025

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly advice: Recruiting in a fair manner: avoiding discrimination

In the news last week was the case of Asad Farooq v Liverpool Football Club, where Mr Farooq had claimed that he was turned down for a role based upon…

Annaluce CavalmorettiFebruary 7, 2025

Industry News

Powerhold Diamond Grip Nitrile Gloves: Advert and testimonials

Review: Sterimax Powerhold Diamond Grip Gloves During a recent visit to Smart Car UK, NBRA’s Thomas Hudd left a box of Sterimax Powerhold Diamond Grip Nitrile Gloves for the team to trial. Phil Merritt, MD…

Annaluce CavalmorettiFebruary 6, 2025

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly advice: Closing business due to bad weather

With the recent run of storms and the issuance of a red weather warning in January, many members are facing this question for the first time. Given the likely effects…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJanuary 31, 2025

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FLP Appoints New Technical Representative

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MILS weekly advice: Abandoned Vehicles

Auto Angels: Redressing the balance between those in the automotive know and those without

FLP Group

A1 Remote Diagnostics Develops Programming Solution for Latest BMW Models

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PMD Business Finance Sponsors NBRA’s Southeast Regional Networking Event, Bolstering Support for Automotive Repairers

Charles Trent Ltd

Silverlake Garage (Motor Salvage) Ltd

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Axalta

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