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VBRA TRUCK & VAN BODY REPAIR STANDARD (TRANSPORT ENGINEER)

Not one but two major changes for truck and van body repairers, with the launch of a new commercial vehicle standard, and the revision of another light vehicle standard. Will…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 26, 2022

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS Weekly Legal Advice: Holiday Pay claim time limits

An employee has requested backdated holiday pay as he feels that we have calculated his holiday pay incorrectly. What criteria do employees have to meet to claim backdated holiday pay…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 23, 2022

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS Weekly Legal Advice: Stolen Vehicles

“I took a car in part exchange, now the police have contacted me and told me the car was stolen and have seized the vehicle what can I do” …

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 16, 2022

Industry News

NBRA TEAMS UP WITH BUMPER TO SUPPORT CUSTOMERS UNABLE TO PAY HIGH EXCESS FOR REPAIRS

The current cost-of-living crisis and the soaring gas and electricity bills facing the automotive sectors are critically affecting body shops and drivers in need of repairs. The NBRA and BUMPER…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 15, 2022

Industry News Special Offers

[M]ENABLE: how are YOU feeling?

Wellbeing For The Automotive Industry Exclusive offer for you as an NBRA member As a leader or owner of a business, you are undoubtedly overwhelmed with ’stuff’ to do. Had…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 9, 2022

Industry News Uncategorized

LIZ TRUSS NEW CABINET IN FULL

Cabinet: Therese Coffey has been promoted to Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, from the role of Work and Pensions Secretary – she served as parliamentary campaign…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 9, 2022

Industry News MILS Guidance

Halfords fined for sending nearly 500,000 unwanted marketing emails

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Halfords Limited £30,000 for sending 498,179 unsolicited marketing emails to people without their consent. Halfords came to the attention of the ICO following…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 9, 2022

Industry News Press Releases

NBRA URGES GOVERNMENT’S SUPPORT TO VEHICLE REPAIRERS

Commenting on Government’s plan to help businesses with their energy costs through the next six months Chris Weeks, Executive Director of the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) said: “We are…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 8, 2022

Industry News Press Releases

SYNETIQ teams up with National Association to raise awareness of green parts

DONCASTER, UK – 1st September 2022 SYNETIQ Ltd., an IAA, Inc. company (NYSE: IAA), and one of the UK’s largest integrated salvage, dismantling and vehicle recycling company, has confirmed its…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 2, 2022

Electric Vehicles Industry News Press Releases Technical

RWC Training gains IMI Approval to deliver EV Technician Accreditation – extending its EV provision.

RWC Training have successfully gained approval from the IMI to deliver a new Electric Vehicle Technician Accreditation which will create the necessary progression route from the Level 3 EV Qualification.…

Antony BarnesSeptember 2, 2022

Industry News Press Releases

[PRESS RELEASE] NBRA URGES CHANCELLOR TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VEHICLE REPAIRERS WITH RISING ENERGY PRICES

The NBRA has written to the Chancellor of Exchequer on Tuesday 30 August, urging government support to the vehicle repairers who have been affected by the steep increase in energy…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 1, 2022

Industry News VBRA

The First VBRA TRUCK & VAN BODY REPAIR STANDARD has been awarded to D Gawthrope ACR Ltd

On August 26, the VBRA awarded the first Structural Truck & Van Body Repair certificate. This marks a significant milestone for large and medium-sized commercial accident repairs. For too long…

Antony BarnesAugust 31, 2022

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VBRA TRUCK & VAN BODY REPAIR STANDARDS LAUNCHED 5TH July 2022

VBRA TRUCK & VAN BODY REPAIR STANDARDS LAUNCHED 5TH July 2022 The VBRA have stepped up and created a Standard for Accident repair in the Commercial vehicle industry –…

Antony BarnesJuly 8, 2022

VBRA

LED & HID Headlamps M1/N1 Change of Technical Standard unti

Following discussions during and after the Trade User Group meeting yesterday the following instruction was issued to IVA examiners to extend and amend the current requirements in respect of LED…

Antony BarnesJuly 8, 2022

MILS Guidance

Can an employee obtain an ACAS Early Conciliation Certificate after lodging an ET1, and still proceed to a hearing?

No, held the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in Pryce v Baxterstorey Ltd. It is a requirement of Employment law that an employee must attempt to resolve any dispute via…

Antony BarnesJuly 8, 2022

Industry News MILS Guidance

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…

Antony BarnesJune 24, 2022

Industry News MILS Guidance

Military Reservists

“We have a foreign national employee who has been mobilised for military action due to national service by the country of which they are a citizen. As an employer do…

Antony BarnesJune 17, 2022

Events Industry News

Claims inflation and mitigating costs to your business

The rising cost of claims is due to a number of factors. These include Brexit, fuel shortages, the increased cost of energy, the continued impact of workforce absences due to…

Antony BarnesJune 14, 2022

Events Industry News

HELPING YOU TO RIDE OUT THE RISING COST OF LIVING.

Putting food on the table. Filling your car at the pump. Heating your home. All of these everyday essentials are becoming more expensive, while our household incomes are not necessarily…

Antony BarnesJune 10, 2022

Events Industry News

A tribute Tribute to Steve Knowles – Bodyshop Solutions

Steve Knowles was a huge character, who always lived life to the full and at maximum speed! He was incredibly social, had a very engaging personality and thoroughly enjoyed being…

Antony BarnesJune 8, 2022

VBRA TRUCK & VAN BODY REPAIR STANDARD (TRANSPORT ENGINEER)

MILS Weekly Legal Advice: Holiday Pay claim time limits

MILS Weekly Legal Advice: Stolen Vehicles

NBRA TEAMS UP WITH BUMPER TO SUPPORT CUSTOMERS UNABLE TO PAY HIGH EXCESS FOR REPAIRS

[M]ENABLE: how are YOU feeling?

LIZ TRUSS NEW CABINET IN FULL

Halfords fined for sending nearly 500,000 unwanted marketing emails

NBRA URGES GOVERNMENT’S SUPPORT TO VEHICLE REPAIRERS

SYNETIQ teams up with National Association to raise awareness of green parts

RWC Training gains IMI Approval to deliver EV Technician Accreditation – extending its EV provision.

[PRESS RELEASE] NBRA URGES CHANCELLOR TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VEHICLE REPAIRERS WITH RISING ENERGY PRICES

The First VBRA TRUCK & VAN BODY REPAIR STANDARD has been awarded to D Gawthrope ACR Ltd

VBRA TRUCK & VAN BODY REPAIR STANDARDS LAUNCHED 5TH July 2022

LED & HID Headlamps M1/N1 Change of Technical Standard unti

Can an employee obtain an ACAS Early Conciliation Certificate after lodging an ET1, and still proceed to a hearing?

Abandoned Vehicles

Military Reservists

Claims inflation and mitigating costs to your business

HELPING YOU TO RIDE OUT THE RISING COST OF LIVING.

A tribute Tribute to Steve Knowles – Bodyshop Solutions

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