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Dismissing an Employee Due to Age

“I have an aging technician (Bob) who has started to make quite a few mistakes. He seems to be forgetting things and is getting a bit long in the tooth.…

Antony BarnesFebruary 18, 2022

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Hills Group continue their UK expansion with new green parts delivery hub in the south west.

One year after expanding into Scotland the Hills Group continue to increase their strategic coverage. Thistime in the South West with the acquisition of a new parts delivery hub in…

Antony BarnesFebruary 17, 2022

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Repairer Market Comment January 2022

As parts of the U.K. finally manage to emerge from the restrictions of Covid, we should take a huge sigh of relief, yet the body repair industry finds itself under…

Antony BarnesFebruary 16, 2022

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Press Release: NBRA TO MONITOR IMPACT OF INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSIST FOLLOWING ENQUIRY WITH DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

The Department for Transport (DfT) has provided further details to the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) about the new EU legislation regarding Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA). In a letter in…

Antony BarnesFebruary 4, 2022

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OWNER SUPPLIED PARTS

Motor traders are regularly asked by owners to fit parts they have not supplied. Should a motor trader fit parts they have not supplied and if so what are the…

Antony BarnesFebruary 4, 2022

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AkzoNobel and McLaren Racing shift partnership into top gear

McLaren Racing and AkzoNobel have extended and expanded their long-running partnership. The new multi-year agreement will deepen the successful 13-year relationship and explore new possibilities in the areas of sustainability,…

Antony BarnesFebruary 3, 2022

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SCISSOR LIFT SAFETY ALERT

Alerts have been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards regarding the following models of scissor lift. Tecalemit Scissor Lift SF9094 or 5 and SF9064 or 5 (Manufactured…

Antony BarnesFebruary 3, 2022

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AkzoNobel supports AW Repair Group in delivering apprenticeship event

AkzoNobel has recently supported AW Repair Group in delivering an apprenticeship event to educate future talent and help tackle the skills shortage faced by the vehicle repair industry. Over 200…

Antony BarnesJanuary 27, 2022

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NBRA Independent Repairer Group Summit

On Tuesday 25 January, NBRA held its first Independent Group Summit of 2022 with owners and leaders from many of the UK’s most influential vehicle body repair groups. The purpose…

Antony BarnesJanuary 27, 2022

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Motofix Group – Working with RWC to develop ADAS expertise

RWC Training have delivered a range of ADAS courses to Motofix Group, one of the UK’s leading regional bodyshop groups. Two separate courses were delivered at Motofix Yeovil and Northampton…

Antony BarnesJanuary 25, 2022

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PIB Risk Management – Health & Safety training courses for 2022 now available!

Did you know that PIB Risk Management is a leading provider of Health and Safety training? Do you have a training need? The PIB Risk Management course schedule for 2022…

Antony BarnesJanuary 21, 2022

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NEARC achieve Carbon Neutral status in accordance with PAS2060

North East Accident Repair Centres are pleased to announce that all three sites have achieved Carbon Neutrality in accordance with PAS 2060. North East Accident Repair Centres have worked alongside…

Antony BarnesJanuary 19, 2022

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Coachwork Renovations achieve Carbon Neutral status in accordance with PAS2060

Coachwork Renovations are a long established accident repair centre based in Gravesend, Kent. Since their formation in 1976, they have always had a strong commitment to extremely high standards of…

Antony BarnesJanuary 14, 2022

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Motofix Group – embracing the Bsi Kitemark Standard

Motofix have enjoyed another round of 100% successful Bsi audits across all eight sites during 2021, underpinning their dedication to delivering quality repairs. Consistent compliance should be an objective of…

Antony BarnesJanuary 13, 2022

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Are you ready to take on the Beast of Ben?

Ben launches new team challenge event – The Beast of Ben. 4-person teams will go head-to-head in a series of physical and mental challenges. Inaugural Beast of Ben…

Antony BarnesJanuary 7, 2022

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Welsh Coronavirus Developments

Following amendments by the Welsh Assembly to The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) Regulations 2020 made 20 December 2021 many members have been concerned regarding the introduction of…

Antony BarnesDecember 23, 2021

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Female Workshop Controller Spotlights Women in Career For Life Series

AW’s second episode of short films titled AW – A Career For Life has been released on Thursday 9th December 2021 and is the first to shine the spotlight on…

Antony BarnesDecember 14, 2021

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The Green Parts Specialists and Ageas Insurance win coveted award at the MRW National Recycling Awards

Recognised for their partnership excellence in the commercial category, The Green Parts Specialists and Ageas Insurance won the award against stiff competition from several other worthy finalists. The MRW National…

Antony BarnesDecember 10, 2021

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Todd Engineering’s first electrically powered Spray Booth, introducing the Zeus

Todd engineering became the first spray booth company to go carbon neutral by attaining a PAS 2060 certification earlier in the year. They are committed to removing carbon emissions from…

Adam WeeksDecember 9, 2021

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Steer Automotive Group acquires Lookers Maidstone Mercedes-Benz & VAG approved repair centre, and opens new Chatham repair centre

Steer Automotive Group, the UK’s fastest growing Bodyshop Group, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Lookers Maidstone Mercedes-Benz and VAG approved Accident Repair centre. Maidstone formed part of the…

Adam WeeksDecember 7, 2021

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Dismissing an Employee Due to Age

Hills Group continue their UK expansion with new green parts delivery hub in the south west.

Repairer Market Comment January 2022

Press Release: NBRA TO MONITOR IMPACT OF INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSIST FOLLOWING ENQUIRY WITH DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

OWNER SUPPLIED PARTS

AkzoNobel and McLaren Racing shift partnership into top gear

SCISSOR LIFT SAFETY ALERT

AkzoNobel supports AW Repair Group in delivering apprenticeship event

NBRA Independent Repairer Group Summit

Motofix Group – Working with RWC to develop ADAS expertise

PIB Risk Management – Health & Safety training courses for 2022 now available!

NEARC achieve Carbon Neutral status in accordance with PAS2060

Coachwork Renovations achieve Carbon Neutral status in accordance with PAS2060

Motofix Group – embracing the Bsi Kitemark Standard

Are you ready to take on the Beast of Ben?

Welsh Coronavirus Developments

Female Workshop Controller Spotlights Women in Career For Life Series

The Green Parts Specialists and Ageas Insurance win coveted award at the MRW National Recycling Awards

Todd Engineering’s first electrically powered Spray Booth, introducing the Zeus

Steer Automotive Group acquires Lookers Maidstone Mercedes-Benz & VAG approved repair centre, and opens new Chatham repair centre

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