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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

MILS Guidance

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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Ben, NBRA and VBRA Commercial come together to promote mental health and wellbeing

Ben the Motor Industry Charity and the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) have come together in a joint effort to promote Mental Health and Wellbeing services to NBRA and VBRA…

Antony BarnesDecember 3, 2021

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Taking every opportunity to bring new talent to the Industry

Cars Kidderminster, part of the SMART bodyshop solutions group, seized an opportunity to attract and engage new young talent into the industry recently and the results were fantastic. Meet Ollie!…

Antony BarnesDecember 2, 2021

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Another c.£1.7M off repairer bottom line – Audatex time to pass on the cost

On Tuesday, bodyshops across the UK received notification of another price increase, this time for estimatics. Auda Enterprise Gold, the solution required to comply with the vast majority of insurer and…

Antony BarnesDecember 2, 2021

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Steer Automotive Group: the UK’s fastest growing Bodyshop Group, completes key North East aquisition

Tyne Tees Vehicle Repair Group (TTVRG), a family-owned Accident Repair Group which employs 64 people across its five sites and is based around the North East of England, has been…

Antony BarnesDecember 1, 2021

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Schema Update Ensures CAPS® Tracks Evolution Of Motor Claims

Data exchange platform CAPS® has updated its data schema. This will ensure that it stays relevant to changes in the types of data that the motor claims sector processes, while…

Antony BarnesDecember 1, 2021

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EuroMaxx will fuel your business to deliver the goods

In these challenging times, every business is trying to improve efficiency. And nowhere is that more important than fleet management. The demand to keep the supply chain fluid and deliver…

Antony BarnesDecember 1, 2021

MILS Guidance

Dismissing an employee for absence or illness

“I have recently taken on an employee, about a month ago, but she isn’t proving to be very reliable. She is a receptionist but has already had 5 days off…

Antony BarnesDecember 1, 2021

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Motofix Group – putting “trust” in Trustpilot

Motofix, one of the UK’s leading regional vehicle repair groups, have reflected on the two-year anniversary of adopting Trustpilot as their preferred review platform. Like many modern businesses across all…

Antony BarnesNovember 22, 2021

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Trainee VDA launches AW’s Career For Life Short Film Series

A series of short films titled AW – A Career For Life launched on Thursday 18th November, with the story of Safayeth Hussain and how his IT background led to…

Antony BarnesNovember 19, 2021

MILS Guidance

Abandoned Vehicles

Abandoned Vehicles “I have repaired a vehicle and it is ready for collection but all I have is a telephone number and the owner is now not responding, what can…

Antony BarnesNovember 19, 2021

Membership Spotlight

Alan Reed Ltd

Gerry Braddock and Thomas Hudd visit Michael and Janet Reed of Alan Reed Ltd Company Name: Alan Reed Ltd Year Established: 1970 NBRA National Technical Manager, Tom Hudd and Area…

Antony BarnesNovember 18, 2021

Membership Spotlight Welcome to NBRA

Welcome Premier Group to NBRA Membership

Premier Group is the latest company to join the NBRA. We welcome Phil Ashley and his team into membership. On joining the NBRA Phil had this to say, "If you…

Antony BarnesNovember 17, 2021

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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

Ben, NBRA and VBRA Commercial come together to promote mental health and wellbeing

Taking every opportunity to bring new talent to the Industry

Another c.£1.7M off repairer bottom line – Audatex time to pass on the cost

Steer Automotive Group: the UK’s fastest growing Bodyshop Group, completes key North East aquisition

Schema Update Ensures CAPS® Tracks Evolution Of Motor Claims

EuroMaxx will fuel your business to deliver the goods

Dismissing an employee for absence or illness

Motofix Group – putting “trust” in Trustpilot

Trainee VDA launches AW’s Career For Life Short Film Series

Abandoned Vehicles

Alan Reed Ltd

Welcome Premier Group to NBRA Membership

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