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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

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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

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AkzoNobel lends its vehicle refinishing expertise to National Geographic’s top-rated car restoration show

AkzoNobel lends its vehicle refinishing expertise to National Geographic’s top-rated car restoration show The tenth season of National Geographic’s Car S.O.S has just come to a close, and AkzoNobel…

Antony BarnesJune 7, 2022

Industry News MILS Guidance

Was it automatically unfair to dismiss an employee who refused to attend work over concerns about the risk of Covid-19 to his vulnerable children?

With increasing inflation ahead of us business could be forgiven for wanting to put Covid-19 behind them. However, businesses face a significant backlog of cases regarding Covid-19, and for those…

Antony BarnesMay 27, 2022

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It’s ‘Conversation Week’ and Ben announces new UK roadshow – ‘Ben on the Road’

Ben announces launch of new UK roadshow, ‘Ben on the Road’ visiting small to medium sized automotive businesses. Ben on the Road aims to raise awareness of Ben’s health and…

Antony BarnesMay 27, 2022

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North West Automotive Training Solutions

IMI - LEVEL 1 AWARD IN ELECTRIC / HYBRID VEHICLE AWARENESS With the growing popularity of Hybrid Electric Vehicles, there is an increasing need for industry training on HEV Safety…

Antony BarnesMay 26, 2022

Industry News

Pandemic-induced supply chain issues and the war in Ukraine continue to impact supply chain issues

Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) indicates that UK automotive production declined by 32.4 per cent on 2021 levels, going from 306,558 to 207,347 new vehicles…

Antony BarnesMay 25, 2022

Industry News

IF YOU’RE NOT THINKING ABOUT RECRUITING AN APPRENTICE, PLEASE THINK AGAIN!!

❖ Apprentices are a perfect solution for future-proofing your business ❖ Proven 170% ROI over two years ❖ More and more repairers are now taking on apprentices – don’t get…

Antony BarnesMay 24, 2022

Industry News

AW Win at ABP’s British Bodyshop Awards

AW’s dual branded Derby LV= Sole Supply site proudly received the Best Loved LV= Sole Supply Repairer Award at ABP Club’s 11th British Bodyshop Awards on Thursday. Delighted with…

Antony BarnesMay 23, 2022

Industry News

The #BBA2022 winners have just been announced!

A huge congratulations to all the finalists, well done to the winners, and thank you to the Presenting Companies. THE WINNERS… Activate Group Car Bodyshop of the Year Award Body…

Antony BarnesMay 20, 2022

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[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

AkzoNobel lends its vehicle refinishing expertise to National Geographic’s top-rated car restoration show

Was it automatically unfair to dismiss an employee who refused to attend work over concerns about the risk of Covid-19 to his vulnerable children?

It’s ‘Conversation Week’ and Ben announces new UK roadshow – ‘Ben on the Road’

North West Automotive Training Solutions

Pandemic-induced supply chain issues and the war in Ukraine continue to impact supply chain issues

IF YOU’RE NOT THINKING ABOUT RECRUITING AN APPRENTICE, PLEASE THINK AGAIN!!

AW Win at ABP’s British Bodyshop Awards

The #BBA2022 winners have just been announced!

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