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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

VBRA

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

VBRA

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

VBRA

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

Industry News

Transfer of Undertakings (Protection from Employment) Regulations 2006 with an asset purchase

“We are looking to purchase the trade and assets of another existing business. As we are not interested in purchasing the Company itself, what is our liability to the employees…

Antony BarnesMay 20, 2022

Industry News

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…

Antony BarnesMay 13, 2022

Industry News

GEMINI ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRES CELEBRATE FIRST GROUP OF APPRENTICES SUCCESSFULLY QUALIFYING

Seventeen of Gemini Accident Repair Groups’ Level 3 Apprentices have now successfully completed their end point assessments and have officially advanced from their apprenticeship studies into multiskilled permanent positions within…

Antony BarnesMay 11, 2022

Industry News

A Career for Life series

Mentoring, progression and a great bunch of people are the messages running through AW Repair Group’s double-bill Career for Life docuseries released today. Finance Director Kantha Arumugam explains how he…

Antony BarnesMay 10, 2022

Industry News MILS Guidance

Motoring Offences

As with any motoring business, where you provide courtesy cars or test drives there will come a time when the driver has broken the law and you receive a request…

Antony BarnesMay 6, 2022

Industry News

Steer Automotive Group

Expanding our footprint to the Home Counties Steer establishes it’s Southern region Steer Automotive Group are pleased to welcome Rainbow Group into the Steer Family, adding additional capacity to further…

Antony BarnesMay 4, 2022

Industry News Technical VBRA

Is an employee’s perception of conduct enough for the conduct to be harassment?

No, according to the case of Ali v Heathrow Express Operating Company Ltd (1) and Redline Assured Security Ltd (2) The Claimant, worked for Heathrow Express Operating Company Ltd…

Antony BarnesApril 29, 2022

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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!

Transfer of Undertakings (Protection from Employment) Regulations 2006 with an asset purchase

Recruitment and Discrimination

GEMINI ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRES CELEBRATE FIRST GROUP OF APPRENTICES SUCCESSFULLY QUALIFYING

A Career for Life series

Motoring Offences

Steer Automotive Group

Is an employee’s perception of conduct enough for the conduct to be harassment?

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