| Glazing six ready for final 27 July 2010 |
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| Following a series of regional heats, the search to find the UK’s best independent automotive glazing technician has been narrowed down to six, who are now preparing for the final at the Millennium Stadium on 16 September. more ... |
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| IRG wins Norfolk Council contract 27 July 2010 |
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| The Independent Repair Group (IRG) has recently won the Norfolk County Council contract for two years. more ... |
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| NARG secures two contracts 27 July 2010 |
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| National Accident Repair Group (NARG) has secured another two new repair contracts and will be shortly announcing a third. The group will now be carrying out all repair work for SITA, the national waste management company based in Maidenhead, and Commercial Legal in Sheffield. more ... |
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| DuPont to supply Lotus F1 team 27 July 2010 |
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| DuPont Refinish has become an Official Technical Supplier to the Lotus Racing Formula One team. The agreement sees the paint manufacturer provide full technical support to Lotus Racing, the fastest new team in the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship. more ... |
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| New V5C document launched 26 July 2010 |
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| AVCIS, the Association of Chief Police Officer’s Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service, has applauded the Government’s decision to introduce a new version of the V5C document. more ... |
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| BS weld testing to be used 23 July 2010 |
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| Following a communication from the IMI to the industry earlier in April 2010, an Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) Expert Working Group (EWG) for Panel was held on 25th June 2010 with a focus on several ‘welding issues’ highlighted by the industry. more ... |
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| Gaskell apprentice wins award 23 July 2010 |
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| Jordan Fearn from Gaskell Motor Bodies, Great Harwood has been awarded the Apprentice of the Year in Body Trades award from Training 2000 in Blackburn. Jordan received a certificate, a personalised plaque, and £50 prize money. more ... |
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| Mobile Director for NCRC 23 July 2010 |
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| Nationwide has appointed Gary Nicholls toa newly created role as Operations Director – Mobile Division. Gary will be responsible for ensuring that customers of Nationwide’s Mobile Restore and Motorglass services receive the same high quality repairs and service levels enjoyed by the 190,000 customers who pass through Nationwide’s 71 bodyshops every year. more ... |
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| 500th approval for IMI Awards 22 July 2010 |
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| The IMI Awards has appointed Helston Community College as the 500th to join the expanding network of IMI Awards approved centres across the UK. more ... |
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| Fraud pushes premiums to record levels 19 July 2010 |
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| Fraud is helping to push car insurance premiums up at their fastest-ever rate, according to the latest AA British Insurance Premium Index. more ... |
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