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Important Update: Collaborative Efforts Between NBRA, VBRA, and GT Motive Regarding 2024 Pricing

We are pleased to bring you a significant update on the ongoing discussions between the National Body Repair Association (NBRA), Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association (VBRA), and GT Motive -…

Annaluce CavalmorettiDecember 1, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Employment Tribunal Rules: Using The Rules To Your Advantage

Having an awareness of the keys parts of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 (‘the ET Rules’), and the tactics one can deploy, will set you on the right…

Annaluce CavalmorettiDecember 1, 2023

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SYNETIQ launches its first leadership and development programme to help reduce growing skills gap

SYNETIQ, an IAA company, has introduced their first Leadership and Development Programme to help reduce the growing skills gap. SYNETIQ, the UK’s leading integrated salvage, dismantling and vehicle recycler, has…

Annaluce CavalmorettiDecember 1, 2023

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Steer Automotive Group achieves carbon neutrality across all 98 repair shops

Steer achieves PAS 2060 accreditation across the entire estate through operational improvements and carbon offsetting, as well as an ‘ESG Excellent’ rating in latest independent audit Announcement marks major step…

Annaluce CavalmorettiDecember 1, 2023

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AirPro Approved for Ford Collision and Glass Certification Programs

AirPro Diagnostics, the leader in remote diagnostics, scanning, programming, and cost-effective ADAS calibration solutions for the automotive repair industry is proud to announce Ford’s approval of AirPro for diagnostics and…

Annaluce CavalmorettiDecember 1, 2023

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NBRA EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT OVER AUDATEX PRICE INCREASE

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) and the Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association (VBRA) have expressed their disappointment upon learning from members that Audatex has implemented an 8.5% price increase. Whilst NBRA acknowledges the…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 30, 2023

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Ogilvie Fleet Joins the National Body Repair Association (NBRA)

In its first partnership with a motor repair association, Ogilvie Fleet is proud to announce becoming a silver member of the National Body Repair Association. The partnership will launch products…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 24, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Withdrawing an 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 CavalmorettiNovember 24, 2023

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Version 12 of the O1-O4 IVA Inspection Manual

From 15th December 2023, some changes will take effect in the O1-O4 IVA Inspection Manual. What are the changes? In Version 12 of the O1-O4 IVA Inspection Manual, changes have been…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 23, 2023

Industry News VBRA

Changes to the IVA booking process

Due to an increase in demand for appointments, DVSA have been required to make some changes to the IVA booking system. DVSA are receiving an excessive number of requests to…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 23, 2023

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Plastic Repair Training Partnership Launched by Eco Repair Systems and FMG Repair Services across its network

Eco Repair Systems, a leading supplier of repair equipment for the vehicle body repair industry, is pleased to announce a new training partnership with FMG Repair Services, one of the…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 23, 2023

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NBRA urges tailored support for automotive repair sector in wake of Autumn Statement

In the aftermath of the Autumn Statement, NBRA acknowledges certain government initiatives supporting our members; however, we underscore the ongoing need for precise support measures aimed at sustaining the automotive…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 22, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Young Persons And Compulsory Education

We are employing a young person (i.e. someone who is not yet 18 years’ old) in England. In relation to the requirement for 280 guided learning hours, would ‘on the…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 17, 2023

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New ministers join DfT in Cabinet reshuffle

In a recent development, two Members of Parliament have joined the Department for Transport (DfT) in key roles. Guy Opperman MP and Anthony Browne MP have been appointed as Parliamentary…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 16, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal 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 CavalmorettiNovember 10, 2023

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SYNETIQ awarded silver EcoVadis medal for sustainability performance

Sustainability ratings leader EcoVadis places SYNETIQ in top 25% of all companies evaluated The award is further validation of SYNETIQ’s sustainability commitments and performance SYNETIQ, an IAA company and the…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 7, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: What is a payment in lieu of notice?

“Unfortunately I am having to consider a number of redundancies. If I terminate an employee (or they resign) and I want to make a payment in lieu of notice instead…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 3, 2023

Industry News VBRA

5 million signs ups to the MOT reminder service

5 million people have now signed up for the MOT reminder service. The service, which launched in 2017, sends prompts to customers a month before their next MOT is due…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 2, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Navigating the obstacles of workplace relationships

A newspaper article recently declared that the politics and practicalities of workplace romantic relationships were a ‘minefield’, a statement that the majority of HR departments would likely agree with. Their article focussed…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 27, 2023

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SYNETIQ secures sweep of ISO recertifications

Company achieves recertification for ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 and ISO 14001 standards. The re-accreditations demonstrate commitment to the highest standards of quality management, health and safety, information security…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 26, 2023

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Important Update: Collaborative Efforts Between NBRA, VBRA, and GT Motive Regarding 2024 Pricing

MILS weekly legal advice: Employment Tribunal Rules: Using The Rules To Your Advantage

SYNETIQ launches its first leadership and development programme to help reduce growing skills gap

Steer Automotive Group achieves carbon neutrality across all 98 repair shops

AirPro Approved for Ford Collision and Glass Certification Programs

NBRA EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT OVER AUDATEX PRICE INCREASE

Ogilvie Fleet Joins the National Body Repair Association (NBRA)

MILS weekly legal advice: Withdrawing an offer of Employment

Version 12 of the O1-O4 IVA Inspection Manual

Changes to the IVA booking process

Plastic Repair Training Partnership Launched by Eco Repair Systems and FMG Repair Services across its network

NBRA urges tailored support for automotive repair sector in wake of Autumn Statement

MILS weekly legal advice: Young Persons And Compulsory Education

New ministers join DfT in Cabinet reshuffle

MILS weekly legal advice: Pre-termination negotiations

SYNETIQ awarded silver EcoVadis medal for sustainability performance

MILS weekly legal advice: What is a payment in lieu of notice?

5 million signs ups to the MOT reminder service

MILS weekly legal advice: Navigating the obstacles of workplace relationships

SYNETIQ secures sweep of ISO recertifications

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