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Steer Automotive Group opens 57th site

The doors opened last week to the new build 13,000sq ft Sheffield bodyshop, making this the 12th East Midlands site and the 57th site within the group. The site provides…

Annaluce CavalmorettiDecember 9, 2022

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RMI Academy opens fifth training site in Cheltenham

The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills is opening a new training site in Cheltenham, offering a comprehensive range of MOT, electric vehicle and technical training to local automotive businesses. Stuart…

Annaluce CavalmorettiDecember 9, 2022

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SILVESTER CRASH REPAIR AWARDED WITH GREENER BODYSHOP AWARD

NBRA is proud to announce that Silvester Crash Repair Ltd have been awarded the Greener Bodyshop Award Bronze. Michael Wicks, NBRA National Business Development Manager, said: “I was delighted to…

Annaluce CavalmorettiDecember 6, 2022

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NBRA Comments on Audatex 9.9% Price Increases

NBRA is disappointed at the scale of the Audatex 9.9% price increase announcement which is another unplanned inflationary cost for repairers to absorb. Although the market is changing with competition…

Annaluce CavalmorettiDecember 2, 2022

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BEN’S HEALTH & WELLBEING SURVEY IS BACK FOR 2022

Ben has launched its annual Health & Wellbeing survey for the automotive community Those who work or have worked in the industry invited to share feedback on their health and…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 25, 2022

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NBRA Policy Summary Autumn Statement – November 2022

Key Governmental Documents • Autumn Statement 2022 full document – Link here • Press release: Chancellor delivers a plan for stability, growth and public services - Link here • NBRA…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 18, 2022

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ALPHA RAPID REPAIR AWARDED WITH GREENER BODYSHOP AWARD

NBRA is pleased to announce that Alpha Rapid Repair Ltd have been awarded the Greener Bodyshop Award Bronze. They were unable to attend the ceremony back in October owing to…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 18, 2022

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NBRA REACTS TO CHANCELLOR’S AUTUMN STATEMENT

Following today’s Autumn Statement Chris Weeks, executive director of the National Body Repairers Association (NBRA) said: “We are very pleased with the Chancellor decision to provide £13.6bn support in business…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 17, 2022

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Motorclaimguru joins the NBRA as a supplier member

The NBRA and Motorclaimguru have joined in partnership to extend the range of services they offer to NBRA Members. Motorclaimguru is a “one stop shop” that provides assistance to consumers…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 11, 2022

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LV= General Insurance Announces a welcome £75+VAT Energy and Inflation Support Fee

NBRA can report that following consultation with ourselves, the energy supply chain and repairers that LV= are seeking to support repairers meet rising energy costs and inflation with a £75…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 7, 2022

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NBRA WELCOMES D GAWTHROPE AS GREENER BODYSHOP AWARDS FINALIST

NBRA is pleased to announce that D Gawthrope, recently awarded with the first VBRA Elite Standard, have been selected as a finalist for the Greener Bodyshop Awards. D Gawthorpe…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 7, 2022

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NBRA ANNOUNCES GREENER BODYSHOP AWARDS FINALISTS

The NBRA is proud to announce this year’s Greener Bodyshop Awards Finalists. The Awards will take place at West Midlands Safari Park on October 20 in association with headline…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 27, 2022

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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

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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

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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

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[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

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The Vella Group highly commended for two Customer Service Excellence Awards

The Vella Group, one of the UK’s largest independent bodyshop networks, was highly commended by judges in two award categories at the Modern Insurance Magazine UK Customer Service Excellence Awards…

Antony BarnesMarch 24, 2022

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Subject Access Requests

“When I receive a Subject Access Request do I have to provide everything with a person’s name on?” The Short answer is no. Whilst a person’s name will be…

Antony BarnesMarch 18, 2022

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The Vella Group cements its relationship with AkzoNobel in Sikkens rollout

One of the UK’s leading accident repair groups, The Vella Group, has cemented its long-standing relationship with AkzoNobel, installing the Sikkens Autowave 2.0 paint system country-wide across its network of…

Antony BarnesMarch 18, 2022

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NBRA member Silvester Crash Repair are delighted to announce that they have become carbon neutral in accordance with PAS2060 at their site in Guildford.

NBRA member Silvester Crash Repair are delighted to announce that they have become carbon neutral in accordance with PAS2060 at their site in Guildford. Right from when the site opened…

Antony BarnesMarch 17, 2022

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Steer Automotive Group opens 57th site

RMI Academy opens fifth training site in Cheltenham

SILVESTER CRASH REPAIR AWARDED WITH GREENER BODYSHOP AWARD

NBRA Comments on Audatex 9.9% Price Increases

BEN’S HEALTH & WELLBEING SURVEY IS BACK FOR 2022

NBRA Policy Summary Autumn Statement – November 2022

ALPHA RAPID REPAIR AWARDED WITH GREENER BODYSHOP AWARD

NBRA REACTS TO CHANCELLOR’S AUTUMN STATEMENT

Motorclaimguru joins the NBRA as a supplier member

LV= General Insurance Announces a welcome £75+VAT Energy and Inflation Support Fee

NBRA WELCOMES D GAWTHROPE AS GREENER BODYSHOP AWARDS FINALIST

NBRA ANNOUNCES GREENER BODYSHOP AWARDS FINALISTS

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 Vella Group highly commended for two Customer Service Excellence Awards

Subject Access Requests

The Vella Group cements its relationship with AkzoNobel in Sikkens rollout

NBRA member Silvester Crash Repair are delighted to announce that they have become carbon neutral in accordance with PAS2060 at their site in Guildford.

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