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A new programme for recent HGV and PSV operators

On 14 June 2023, DVSA has announced the road to DVSA earned recognition programme trial. New operators which have been issued with a licence in the last 6 months can…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJune 17, 2023

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MILS: 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” You…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJune 16, 2023

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Apprenticeship Central release current apprentice recruitment trends

Apprenticeship Central Ltd are the vehicle repair industry apprentice recruitment and retention specialist for employers who need an outsourced solution to fulfil their recruitment and retention activities at an operational…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJune 15, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Recruitment and Discrimination

“We are recruiting for a new technician. I have been through the applicants and there are two strong candidates. The most qualified candidate however has said in his application form…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJune 9, 2023

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SYNETIQ works with repairers to reduce vehicle off-road time

UK vehicle salvage, dismantler and recycler SYNETIQ supports bodyshops and repairers to minimise vehicle off-road time as supply chain issues cause increasing delays, with more vehicles being written off as…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJune 9, 2023

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DVSA services: Update on industrial action  

The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union has announced that its members will take part in further discontinuous strike action on: 15, 16 and 19 June in London, south-east England,…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJune 8, 2023

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Vizion succeed with AXA rate increase

NBRA wishes to congratulate both Vizion and AXA on a recent change that has hit the market. Vizion has announced that as part of the next phase of their collaborative…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJune 2, 2023

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Tim Kelly – MotorClaimGuru and Chris Weeks appear on Rip Off Britain

When Rip Off Britain seeks an in-depth understanding of motor insurance and body repairs, their first point of contact is always Tim Kelly at Motorclaimguru. Tim emphasizes the importance of…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJune 2, 2023

Industry News Special Offers

Advanced Drive Assistance Systems (ADAS) – Calibration (AOM230)

Course description This unique module is designed to make sure that the technician has the ability to calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). It demonstrates the technician’s ability to identify…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJune 2, 2023

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Thatcham Research enables sustainable headlamp repair with new guidance

Headlamps are one of the most commonly damaged components on a vehicle The need for sustainable headlamp repair is increasing; the cost of a replacement headlamp can be as much…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJune 2, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Indirect Discrimination

In the case of Boohene and others v Royal Parks Ltd. the Employment Tribunal (ET) was asked to consider a case of indirect Race discrimination. Did a tribunal err in…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJune 2, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Government Proposals to Simplify Employment Law

In ‘Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy’ (May 2023) the Government has announced a number of proposals to introduce legislation with the intention to grow the economy, as well as…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 26, 2023

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SYNETIQ’s new supply and fit solution helps reduce vehicle off-road time for policy holders

SYNETIQ, an IAA company, one of the UK’s leading integrated vehicle recycling companies has launched a new supply and fit service to support insurance clients facing increasing claims in catalytic…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 25, 2023

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SYNETIQ promotes best practice through FORS accreditation

SYNETIQ, an IAA company and the UK’s leading vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling company, is delighted to announce it has achieved the industry-wide recognised Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) accreditation…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 25, 2023

Industry News Press Releases VBRA

VBRA WELCOMES JASON MOLE AS CHAIRMAN TO THE VBRA EXECUTIVE BOARD

VBRA Commercial is pleased to announce that Jason Mole, Managing Director at CarComm Coachworks Ltd, is joining the VBRA board as Chairman. Chris Weeks, VBRA Executive Director, said: “With his…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 25, 2023

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IVA booking and site updates from 1 June 2023

From 1 June 2023, we are: changing the appointment booking process for remote assessments adding new IVA vehicle categories to the Southampton (Northam) site Applying for a remote assessment From…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 25, 2023

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GTG TRUCK EV Training in Glasgow

Don't miss out on this offer! GTG is offering to VBRA members Electric Truck EV Training (Heavy Vehicle/Bus and Coach) Due to the availability of training vehicles, the courses advertised…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 25, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Dismissing an Apprentice

“We have a first-year apprentice employed on our standard contract of employment (rather than an ASCLA compliant apprenticeship agreement for England or Wales). We are thinking of dismissing the apprenticeship…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 19, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Lone Working

“I run a small body repair MOT workshop. I sometimes have to leave my technician working on his own when I am out of the business, is that okay? Is…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 12, 2023

Industry News Press Releases

JDK TECHNOLOGY TO SHOWCASE IMAGE CAPTURE SOFTWARE THAT INTEGRATES DIRECTLY TO THE MAJOR ESTIMATION PLATFORMS

JDK TECHNOLOGY, THE INDUSTRY LEADING IMAGING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALISTS WILL BE HOSTING A WEBINAR TO DEMONSTRATE THE EASE OF THEIR SOFTWARE. The system enables repairers to capture all images throughout the…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMay 12, 2023

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