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Update on changes to HGV and bus driving tests

The Driver CPC part 3 test has been split into 2 separate parts, which we now have an update on. Learner drivers will take: a single Driver CPC part 3…

Antony BarnesNovember 16, 2021

Technical

NBRA to award differing technical capability badges to Members in 2022

NBRA are committed to unlocking the EV training that is essential for bodyshops to safeguard staff and enable them to repair EV vehicles properly. Now is the time to train…

Antony BarnesNovember 12, 2021

Industry News Press Releases

NBRA Comments on surge in cost of Accident Repair Claims

“Following claims that a surge in the price of second-hand cars is driving up the cost of accident repair claims, the NBRA agrees that there is a danger that some…

Antony BarnesNovember 12, 2021

MILS Guidance

Dismissing an Employee for Criminal Behaviour outside of Work

“My employee has been arrested and charged for assaulting a member of the public. It was outside of working hours but I don’t want to keep the employee now I…

Antony BarnesNovember 12, 2021

Industry News Press Releases Technical

Upcoming fully funded Electrification and Hydrogen Training Courses – Eligibility North East England based.

REVAMP Training Limited is a commercial organisation who have secured full funding for this work through UK Government. But please note that any interested company should have a registered business…

Antony BarnesNovember 11, 2021

Industry News Press Releases

Repairer Market Comment October 2021

In January this year NBRA wrote to most of the key insurer / accident management leaders setting out our concerns about how the repair market was likely to look post-Covid.…

Antony BarnesNovember 9, 2021

MILS Guidance

Indirect Associative Discrimination

Employers may not have heard of a recent case in the Employment Tribunal ‘Follows vs Nationwide Building Society’ in which an Employment Tribunal unusually upheld a claim of indirect associative…

Antony BarnesNovember 5, 2021

Industry News Press Releases

Don’t ever get the hump going under bridges.

The pressure to keep goods moving and the warnings by haulage companies regarding lorry driver shortage caused by Brexit and Covid could be negatively affecting the drivers themselves. A…

Antony BarnesNovember 2, 2021

MILS Guidance

Date of discriminatory knowledge

Is when an employer is informed about any disability important? Yes, according to the EAT in the case of Stott v Ralli Ltd. The Claimant was dismissed during…

Antony BarnesOctober 29, 2021

Industry News Press Releases

Fairlight Coachworks go Carbon Neutral

Fairlight Coachworks are delighted to announce that they have achieved carbon neutrality at their site at Peacehaven in accordance with PAS2060. Achieving carbon neutrality demonstrates their commitment to their…

Antony BarnesOctober 29, 2021

Industry News Press Releases

NBRA calls for clarity on business rates discount

Following yesterday’s budget statement, the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) is calling on the Chancellor to confirm that vehicle body repair businesses are eligible for the new one year 50%…

Antony BarnesOctober 28, 2021

Industry News Press Releases

The 2022 AutoRaise Rally is Launched!

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, details of the AutoRaise Rally have been announced by the organisers and the 2022 event is being held from 21-23 September 2022…

Adam WeeksOctober 19, 2021

Industry News Press Releases

Everyday your drivers are in danger – what are you going to do about it?

Driving is probably the most dangerous thing any of us do daily. But how often do we think about the risks involved in driving? Most people think it will never…

Adam WeeksOctober 19, 2021

MILS Guidance

Commission disclosure

A number of members who have complaints pending with the Financial Ombudsman’s Service (‘FOS’) regarding the selling of finance products have recently received correspondence referring to the recent cases of…

Adam WeeksOctober 8, 2021

Industry News Press Releases

FLEETMAXX SOLUTIONS launches My Transport Planner to MAXX ROI

Recently the news has been full of stories about long queues of worried motorists panic buying fuel. Worse still is the price increases stations have been adding - 15 pence…

Adam WeeksOctober 7, 2021

Industry News Press Releases

AGM Services achieves PAS2060 status

AGM Services have always had a commitment to customer service, quality and the environment throughout their 28 years of servicing the motor repair industry. They are now delighted to announce…

Adam WeeksOctober 6, 2021

Industry News Press Releases

Motofix Group create unique industry traineeship

Motofix Group have created what they believe to be a totally unique traineeship for their vehicle repair business - the Automotive Business Trainee The group are recruiting motivated young people…

Adam WeeksSeptember 30, 2021

MILS Guidance

Case Study: Right to Appeal

“I am a small employer and have had to make someone redundant when they returned from furlough. I have already told him he is dismissed, but now he is saying…

Adam WeeksSeptember 24, 2021

Industry News

DVSA makes changes to Highway Code

For those that drive professionally, it is vital to stay up to date with the Highway Code. The Government has announced a number of changes to the rules on using…

Adam WeeksSeptember 17, 2021

MILS Guidance

Parts Warranties

“I fitted a battery for a customer with a 3-year warranty. The customer came back after 2½ years with complaints that the battery wasn’t working properly. The customer refused to…

Adam WeeksSeptember 17, 2021

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Update on changes to HGV and bus driving tests

NBRA to award differing technical capability badges to Members in 2022

NBRA Comments on surge in cost of Accident Repair Claims

Dismissing an Employee for Criminal Behaviour outside of Work

Upcoming fully funded Electrification and Hydrogen Training Courses – Eligibility North East England based.

Repairer Market Comment October 2021

Indirect Associative Discrimination

Don’t ever get the hump going under bridges.

Date of discriminatory knowledge

Fairlight Coachworks go Carbon Neutral

NBRA calls for clarity on business rates discount

The 2022 AutoRaise Rally is Launched!

Everyday your drivers are in danger – what are you going to do about it?

Commission disclosure

FLEETMAXX SOLUTIONS launches My Transport Planner to MAXX ROI

AGM Services achieves PAS2060 status

Motofix Group create unique industry traineeship

Case Study: Right to Appeal

DVSA makes changes to Highway Code

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