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What is the ‘Plug-in Van Grant’ and how does it work?

Here’s everything you need to know about the plug-in van grant… Government is going further and faster to decarbonise transport by phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel…

Adam WeeksMarch 25, 2021

Membership Spotlight

Storey’s Accident Repair Centre!

NBRA's second instalment of Membership Spotlight takes a trip to Whittlesey to meet Hayden Storey, of Storey's Accident Repair Centre... Name: Hayden Storey, Age 29, Managing Director Company Name: Storey's…

Adam WeeksMarch 25, 2021

Membership Spotlight

Meet the Gaskell’s!

NBRA's first instalment of Membership Spotlight takes a trip to Lancashire to meet Nick and Louise Gaskell, of Gaskell Motor Bodies... Company Name: Gaskell Motor Bodies Year Established : 1999…

Adam WeeksMarch 18, 2021

Events Technical

VDA: The Virtual Deal – NBRA Webinar another success

In a survey sent to webinar attendees, 91% of respondents believe that NBRA have 'hit the mark' again...On Tuesday 9th March, the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) hosted their fourth…

Adam WeeksMarch 10, 2021

Industry News

Mobility trends – What the data tells us about crash claims.

Apple produce mobility trends based on the requests for directions in Apple Maps. Whilst this data tells us that people driving is still below the average pre COVID-19 level, it…

Adam WeeksMarch 9, 2021

Industry News

NBRA assists Repairer Member in Debt Recovery

Friday Good News Story of the Week!NBRA are proud to announce that we are in the process of assisting NBRA Repairer Member Zeus Accident Repair Ltd in Snodland, Kent in…

Adam WeeksMarch 5, 2021

Events Industry News

The Greener Body Shop Awards is back!

After a long year in hibernation, NBRA are excited to announce a night of celebration for the repair industry to come back to life... at the safari! "After a hugely…

Adam WeeksMarch 4, 2021

Finance Press Releases

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

Uncategorized

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

Uncategorized

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

Uncategorized

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

Uncategorized

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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What is the ‘Plug-in Van Grant’ and how does it work?

Storey’s Accident Repair Centre!

Meet the Gaskell’s!

VDA: The Virtual Deal – NBRA Webinar another success

Mobility trends – What the data tells us about crash claims.

NBRA assists Repairer Member in Debt Recovery

The Greener Body Shop Awards is back!

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

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