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Motofix are WINNERS at the NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards!

Motofix Group won the prestigious “Charity Award” at the NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards at West Midlands Safari Park on Thursday 9th September. With nominations in three different categories, the group…

Adam WeeksSeptember 16, 2021

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Change of ownership for GT Motive

GT Motive strengthens its future with Allianz X The leading automotive data company plans to continue expanding its capabilities in Europe. Allianz X announces an agreement to acquire a majority…

Adam WeeksSeptember 16, 2021

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NBRA Chairman Richard Thorogood comments on Greener Body Shop Awards

"I just wished to extend my appreciation to the winners, finalists and sponsors of the NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards last week. My brief was to arrange an awards that was…

Adam WeeksSeptember 16, 2021

COVID-19 Industry News

DfT stats: Transport use during the coronavirus pandemic

The DfT has updated stats for transport use during the pandemic. Stats now go up to and include the 13th of September 2021. On the 13th of September:…

Adam WeeksSeptember 15, 2021

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Trend Tracker’s latest view – using data from its Data Partners- reports crash repair volumes for August ‘21 at 86% of August ‘19

Whilst the total number of repairs in August dropped by 3,500 from July (source: Audatex UK), this was in keeping with the seasonal trend, reports Trend Tracker – in its…

Adam WeeksSeptember 15, 2021

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Zenzic and Thatcham Research reveal plans for Automated Driving System consumer ratings

UK leads development of future independent consumer safety rating scheme World-first consumer rating to support the safe introduction, adoption and use of Automated Driving Systems on UK roads – starting…

Adam WeeksSeptember 15, 2021

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NBRA GREENER BODYSHOP AWARDS – WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Greener Bodyshop Awards. The awards ceremony which took place last night (Thursday 9 September 2021)…

Adam WeeksSeptember 15, 2021

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AW win two Greener Bodyshop Awards at NBRA Awards

AW Repair Group are proud to announce that they have received the Carbon Footprint Group Bodyshop Award and The Most Green Business Solutions Platinum Award at NBRA’s second Greener Bodyshop…

Adam WeeksSeptember 15, 2021

MILS Guidance

Employment Tribunal procedure: events post-dating the presentation of an Employment Tribunal claim and time limits

Most time limits for presenting a claim to the Employment Tribunal are three months from the date of the relevant event, such as the date of dismissal in an unfair…

Adam WeeksSeptember 15, 2021

Industry News Press Releases

Reminder to join the first Net Zero Network webinar: Tuesday 21 September at 1030

If you haven’t already signed up, please join the newly-formed Net Zero Network as it hosts its first free webinar covering the requirements for implementing an effective, compliant net zero…

Adam WeeksSeptember 15, 2021

Industry News Press Releases Technical

How to mitigate risk whilst keeping customer satisfaction at the forefront

With unaccompanied test drive theft on the rise, PIB’s Motor Trade Practice Group looks at how to mitigate risk whilst keeping customer satisfaction at the forefront The pandemic and regulations…

Adam WeeksSeptember 15, 2021

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Together on the Journey to Net Zero: Net Zero Network announces the first in a new series of free monthly webinars

The newly-formed Net Zero Network will be hosting its first free webinar covering the requirements for implementing an effective, compliant net zero strategy and also achieve PAS 2060 carbon neutral…

Adam WeeksSeptember 7, 2021

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7.2% of survey respondents own at least one electric or hybrid vehicle

Within its latest report – ‘EV Readiness’- Trend Tracker has collaborated with leading market research business, Consumer Intelligence, to understand how the general UK population consider electric vehicles in future…

Adam WeeksSeptember 7, 2021

Industry News Press Releases Technical

How to end shocking insurance nightmares

Picture this…a people carrier swerves violently across three lanes of a motorway and collides with your driver in the slow lane. Blame is nearly always attached to the driver who…

Adam WeeksSeptember 7, 2021

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Global data “powerhouse” Statista backs Trend Tracker as latest Data and Insight Partner

Research firm Trend Tracker has confirmed Statista as its latest Data and Media Partner. Statista joins current Data and Insight Partners: Consumer Intelligence, NBRA, the SMMT, Solera Audatex (including CAP…

Adam WeeksSeptember 7, 2021

Industry News

Response to PAC report on Low Emission Cars

The Government has responded to the Public Accounts Committee’s report on Low Emission Cars in the form of a treasury minute. You can read the response in full here,…

Adam WeeksSeptember 3, 2021

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EVs cost more to insure and repair… for now

Electric car insurance is more expensive than conventional insurance, largely due to the need for specialist parts. However, repair costs for electrification technologies will improve as OEMs optimise designs, according…

Adam WeeksSeptember 3, 2021

MILS Guidance

Redundancy Guidance

We have an employee who has been made redundant and was invited to apply for another role with us (rather than simply being offered the role). Can they still claim…

Adam WeeksSeptember 3, 2021

Industry News Press Releases Technical

Acquisition of Simply Insurance Services Ltd completes PIB Group motor offering

Simply Insurance Services Ltd (‘Simply Insurance’) is the newest addition to the growing family of specialist businesses at PIB Group Ltd (‘PIB’). The acquisition of the wheels-based business represents an…

Adam WeeksSeptember 3, 2021

Industry News Press Releases Technical

NBRA Announces Greener Bodyshop Finalists

The NBRA is pleased to announce the finalists for the highly sought-after Greener Bodyshop Awards which will take place on Thursday 9 September at West Midlands Safari Park, in association…

Adam WeeksAugust 27, 2021

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Motofix are WINNERS at the NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards!

Change of ownership for GT Motive

NBRA Chairman Richard Thorogood comments on Greener Body Shop Awards

DfT stats: Transport use during the coronavirus pandemic

Trend Tracker’s latest view – using data from its Data Partners- reports crash repair volumes for August ‘21 at 86% of August ‘19

Zenzic and Thatcham Research reveal plans for Automated Driving System consumer ratings

NBRA GREENER BODYSHOP AWARDS – WINNERS ANNOUNCED

AW win two Greener Bodyshop Awards at NBRA Awards

Employment Tribunal procedure: events post-dating the presentation of an Employment Tribunal claim and time limits

Reminder to join the first Net Zero Network webinar: Tuesday 21 September at 1030

How to mitigate risk whilst keeping customer satisfaction at the forefront

Together on the Journey to Net Zero: Net Zero Network announces the first in a new series of free monthly webinars

7.2% of survey respondents own at least one electric or hybrid vehicle

How to end shocking insurance nightmares

Global data “powerhouse” Statista backs Trend Tracker as latest Data and Insight Partner

Response to PAC report on Low Emission Cars

EVs cost more to insure and repair… for now

Redundancy Guidance

Acquisition of Simply Insurance Services Ltd completes PIB Group motor offering

NBRA Announces Greener Bodyshop Finalists

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