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GEMINI ACCIDENT REPAIRS ACQUIRES NCR BODYSHOPS, SWINDON. EXPANDING THEIR PRESENCE IN SOUTH-WEST ENGLAND

Gemini Accident Repair Centres are delighted to announce the acquisition of NCR Bodyshops a well established vehicle repairer situated in Swindon. This strategic acquisition strengthens Gemini's footprint in the southwest…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJune 4, 2024

Industry News Membership Spotlight Press Releases

A1 ADAS SOLUTIONS TO UNVEIL SPECIAL OFFERS AT UK GARAGE AND BODYSHOP EVENT

ADAS, diagnostic and garage equipment specialists on hand with ‘unbiased’ advice A1 ADAS Solutions Group, the ADAS, diagnostic, calibration and garage equipment specialist, is set to unveil a host of…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJune 4, 2024

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly advice: Pre-termination negotiations

“I have an employee whose attitude and performance is poor. Rather than taking the employee through a capability procedure can I explore with the employee whether he/she would be open…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 31, 2024

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly advice: Withdrawing and offer of Employment

“We made a verbal offer of employment, conditional on the individual satisfying certain pre-employment checks. Can we withdraw that offer before the pre-employment checks have been completed on grounds that…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 24, 2024

Industry News Membership Spotlight Press Releases

TREND TRACKER COMMENTS ON REPAIR VOLUMES

The conversation has returned to repair volumes with some bodyshops reporting a significant drop in the number of notifications – so what does the data tell us? Paul Sell, Director,…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 23, 2024

Industry News Membership Spotlight Press Releases

BUMPER: INNOVATIVE PAYMENT SOLUTIONS: INCREASING FLEXIBILITY TO IMPROVE CONVERSION

A damaged vehicle can be a stressful experience for any driver. Whether it’s a minor scrape or a much bigger bump, few are prepared. What’s worse, the cost-of-living crisis has…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 17, 2024

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly advice: Legal Case Studies

BCA Drivers in Legal Action for National Minimum Wage and Holiday Pay In an extension of recent litigation surrounding the gig economy, British Car Auctions (BCA) is the latest…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 16, 2024

Industry News Membership Spotlight Press Releases

ACG UNVEILS ITS BRAND REFRESH WITH THE LAUNCH OF ITS NEW WEBSITE

ACG steps into a new digital era with the launch of its latest website and migration to acg.co.uk. Enabling the company to engage, inspire and attract new customers and future…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 15, 2024

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly advice: Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Warns Solicitors and Claims Management Firms Regarding Discretionary Commission Claims

Of great concern to dealers has been the sheer number of solicitors and claims management firms seeking to raise complaints on behalf of their clients for the return of so-called…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 10, 2024

Industry News Membership Spotlight Press Releases

PMD Business Finance become Supplier Members with National Body Repair Association to support members with financing options

PMD Business Finance, one of the UK’s leading commercial finance providers, is proud to announce the launch of official Supplier Membership with the National Body Repair Association (NBRA). Approved by…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 9, 2024

Finance Finance & Payment Solutions Suppliers

PMD Business Finance

Looking to grow your bodyshop business but don’t know where to start? PMD Business Finance have over fourteen years of experience with supporting bodyshop businesses of all shapes and sizes.…

Matt NelmesMay 9, 2024

Industry News Membership Spotlight Press Releases

SYNETIQ Sparks the Conversation with Debut Podcast Series ‘Let’s Talk About EV’

SYNETIQ, an IAA company, one of the UK’s leading integrated vehicle recycling companies, proudly announces the debut of its podcast series, "Let's Talk About EV." As the first of its kind…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 9, 2024

Industry News

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 CavalmorettiMay 3, 2024

Industry News Membership Spotlight Press Releases

SYNETIQ teams up with ANDYSMANCLUB as Charity of the Year in support of Stress Awareness Month

SYNETIQ, an IAA company, one of the UK’s leading integrated vehicle recycling companies, proudly announces ANDYSMANCLUB as its chosen Charity of the Year. The announcement comes during Stress Awareness Month,…

Annaluce CavalmorettiApril 30, 2024

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS Weekly Legal Advice: How to Manage Ageing Employees with Declining Performance

The latest Office for National Statistics Labour Market data reveals that the employment rate of those aged 65 and above has doubled over the past 25 years. Undoubtedly this trend…

Annaluce CavalmorettiApril 26, 2024

Industry News Membership Spotlight Press Releases

NBRA debt recovery and member testimonial

This week NBRA, represented by national technical manager Thomas Hudd, had the pleasure of catching up with one of their valued members, Wayne Morgan of Phoenix Enhancement Services Ltd. The…

Annaluce CavalmorettiApril 26, 2024

Industry News Membership Spotlight Press Releases

NBRA/VBRA teams up with Cadence Performance to revolutionize commuting

In a bold stride towards a greener future, the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) and the Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association (VBRA) proudly announce their alliance with Cadence Performance. This…

Annaluce CavalmorettiApril 26, 2024

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS Weekly Legal Advice: Covert Recordings

“I held a disciplinary meeting with one of my employees last week and, having sent him the notes I made, he has now revealed that he covertly recorded the meeting…

Annaluce CavalmorettiApril 19, 2024

Consulting & Repairer Support Services Suppliers

Orbital Repair Solutions

NBRA/VBRA Welcomes Orbital Repair Solutions as Supplier Member, Facilitating Growth and Collaboration in Repair Industry The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) and Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association (VBRA) proudly announce…

Matt NelmesApril 19, 2024

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS Weekly Legal Advice: GP Fit Notes

“We have an employee whose GP has declared that the employee is fit to return to work but we do not believe that the employee is fit to return. Can…

Annaluce CavalmorettiApril 12, 2024

GEMINI ACCIDENT REPAIRS ACQUIRES NCR BODYSHOPS, SWINDON. EXPANDING THEIR PRESENCE IN SOUTH-WEST ENGLAND

A1 ADAS SOLUTIONS TO UNVEIL SPECIAL OFFERS AT UK GARAGE AND BODYSHOP EVENT

MILS weekly advice: Pre-termination negotiations

MILS weekly advice: Withdrawing and offer of Employment

TREND TRACKER COMMENTS ON REPAIR VOLUMES

BUMPER: INNOVATIVE PAYMENT SOLUTIONS: INCREASING FLEXIBILITY TO IMPROVE CONVERSION

MILS weekly advice: Legal Case Studies

ACG UNVEILS ITS BRAND REFRESH WITH THE LAUNCH OF ITS NEW WEBSITE

MILS weekly advice: Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Warns Solicitors and Claims Management Firms Regarding Discretionary Commission Claims

PMD Business Finance become Supplier Members with National Body Repair Association to support members with financing options

PMD Business Finance

SYNETIQ Sparks the Conversation with Debut Podcast Series ‘Let’s Talk About EV’

MILS weekly advice: Abandoned Vehicles

SYNETIQ teams up with ANDYSMANCLUB as Charity of the Year in support of Stress Awareness Month

MILS Weekly Legal Advice: How to Manage Ageing Employees with Declining Performance

NBRA debt recovery and member testimonial

NBRA/VBRA teams up with Cadence Performance to revolutionize commuting

MILS Weekly Legal Advice: Covert Recordings

Orbital Repair Solutions

MILS Weekly Legal Advice: GP Fit Notes

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