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NBRA Comments on The Chancellor budget plans for 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils his budget plans to the House of Commons, for 2021 The National Body Repair Association (NBRA), the only association for body shops in the UK, comments…

Adam WeeksMarch 3, 2021

Industry News

Industry Insights Limited announce that it has wholly acquired Trend Tracker Limited.

Industry Insights Limited is delighted to announce that it has wholly acquired Trend Tracker Limited. The deal will see a complete transfer of Trend Tracker, a company that undertakes comprehensive…

Adam WeeksMarch 1, 2021

Industry News

Steer Automotive Group continues expansion with new Luton Site

Steer Automotive Group are delighted to announce the opening of their new site in Luton, bringing their number of branches to 11. This new 10,000 sq ft bodyshop is the…

Adam WeeksMarch 1, 2021

Electric Vehicles Events Press Releases

NBRA Discuss future of Electric Vehicles with repairers and insurers in latest webinar

National Body Repair Association’s webinar reaches over 100 people, including influential insurers, to discuss the future of the repair industry as Electric Vehicles will soon be frequent visitors to body…

Adam WeeksMarch 1, 2021

Videos

The NBRA Podcast – Episode 1, featuring Andy Watson

The NBRA Podcast Episode 1 has been released, which features Crash Assessor UK's Managing Director, Andy Watson. Andy Watson has had a fruitful life within the automotive industry and it…

Adam WeeksMarch 1, 2021

Electric Vehicles

NBRA Webinar: Electric Vehicles

EV Webinar Docs NBRA HEV vehicle Webinar Presentation This is the EV Webinar presentation that was aired on the 23rd Feb2021 at 1pm HEV Awards & Accreditations for BS10125. This…

adminFebruary 25, 2021

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NBRA discuss ADAS and Hobbies with Gemini Apprentice Reece

https://youtu.be/PlMkmOK8tL0 Tom Hudd from NBRA sits down to discuss virtually with Multi-skilled Gemini Apprentice, Reece Walker, about schooling, hobbies and ADAS. Off the back of NBRA's webinar, 'ADAS: The Real…

adminFebruary 16, 2021

COVID-19 Uncategorized

RMI Standards & Certifications (RMISC) statement regarding Coronavirus and BS 10125 audits

Dear member,Throughout the pandemic, RMISC has aimed to provide services to as normal a level as possible to all Licence Holders. At this time, they would like to assure all their…

adminJanuary 20, 2021

Technical

Take it steady with those panel repairs, says Eco

Dear member, NBRA would like to shed light onto Eco Retail Systems latest press release regarding their Innopuller tool which works perfectly for dent removals other functions - and could…

adminJanuary 20, 2021

Special Offers

Repair work opportunities for NBRA members

Dear member, Following two recent pleas asking for additional work for NBRA members to a wide range of Insurers, Accident Management, Broker and MGA contacts, NBRA has been contacted to…

adminJanuary 20, 2021

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Covid-19 Update for NBRA members based in Wales

Dear member, Welsh Government to strengthen legislation's to ensure workplaces and shops are safer. Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford today announced that businesses in Wales will have to carry out a…

adminJanuary 20, 2021

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NBRA IIR Webinar now available, head over to our YouTube channel!

Dear Member, Yesterday NBRA hosted another successful webinar focusing on the impending Insurance Industry Regulations (IIR) to ADAS that will currently be implemented on the 31st March 2021, it was…

adminJanuary 20, 2021

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NBRA direct plea to insurers for Bodyshop help in 2021

Following on from our Q4 market comment I had hoped that the next would be far more positive, but unfortunately we find ourselves and the industry right back to the…

adminJanuary 20, 2021

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Useful information regarding Governments Furlough scheme, for NBRA members

Dear member, HMRC have been running a number of online presentations to help businesses during the pandemic. Today's presentation focused on the Corona Virus Retention Scheme (Furlough), which NBRA would…

adminJanuary 20, 2021

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Parts Main Dealer closures help and support

Dear member, The lockdown imposed this week has meant that with the exception of “click and collect” car dealerships have been required to close their showrooms for new car sales. …

adminJanuary 20, 2021

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NBRA Coronavirus Update Financial Support for businesses following new lockdown measures

Dear member, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has confirmed that businesses will be able to access one-off “top-up” grants worth up to £9,000 per property, to support businesses through…

adminJanuary 20, 2021

Press Releases Uncategorized

NBRA 2020 ANNUAL ROUND-UP – 5th January 2021

NBRA would like to share with our members a summary of the ways in which our association have operated behind the scenes and directly with members during the months of…

adminJanuary 20, 2021

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NBRA direct plea to insurers for Bodyshop help in 2021

Dear Member, Following on from NBRA's Q4 market comment, we had hoped that the next would be far more positive. Unfortunately however, we find ourselves and the industry right back to the start again…

adminJanuary 15, 2021

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Could used car values increase repair volumes?

With a lack of new car sales, it would appear that the used car market is set to soar and the although the first quarter has seen a decline this…

adminJune 30, 2020

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HSE publishes new guide on RPE fit testing

The Health and Safety Executive has published a new Guide on respiratory protective equipment (RPE) fit testing. This guide gives advice on fit testing for the employer and those conducting fit…

adminJune 30, 2020

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NBRA Comments on The Chancellor budget plans for 2021

Industry Insights Limited announce that it has wholly acquired Trend Tracker Limited.

Steer Automotive Group continues expansion with new Luton Site

NBRA Discuss future of Electric Vehicles with repairers and insurers in latest webinar

The NBRA Podcast – Episode 1, featuring Andy Watson

NBRA Webinar: Electric Vehicles

NBRA discuss ADAS and Hobbies with Gemini Apprentice Reece

RMI Standards & Certifications (RMISC) statement regarding Coronavirus and BS 10125 audits

Take it steady with those panel repairs, says Eco

Repair work opportunities for NBRA members

Covid-19 Update for NBRA members based in Wales

NBRA IIR Webinar now available, head over to our YouTube channel!

NBRA direct plea to insurers for Bodyshop help in 2021

Useful information regarding Governments Furlough scheme, for NBRA members

Parts Main Dealer closures help and support

NBRA Coronavirus Update Financial Support for businesses following new lockdown measures

NBRA 2020 ANNUAL ROUND-UP – 5th January 2021

NBRA direct plea to insurers for Bodyshop help in 2021

Could used car values increase repair volumes?

HSE publishes new guide on RPE fit testing

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