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| 100 alternatives for repairers and insurers 05.08.09 |
| Thatcham and German certification body TÜV Rheinland have announced the certification of the 100th part in their aftermarket parts accreditation scheme. |
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| FMG Support calls for greater credibility to future-proof bodyshops 05.08.09 |
| Members of the Fleet Progression Forum, established by FMG Support, have concluded that increased collaboration with like-minded repairers to drive efficiencies and boost business between bodyshops on a regional and national level is essential if the industry is to move forward. |
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| Refinish Academy gains ATA status 06.08.09 |
| The Refinish Academy in Stevenage has been accredited as an Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) centre for refinishing. Refinishers using any paint brand can pass their paint technician or senior paint technician assessment at the centre. |
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| Repair Group forms Bankstone alliance 10.08.09 |
| PRG (Premier Repair Group) has entered into a partnership with Bankstone Advantage Ltd to provide central functionality processes for the repairer group, which includes industry deployment technology. |
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| Certification to help CV market 10.08.09 |
| ReMIT is helping commercial vehicle technicians gain a sector specific qualification by reinforcing their skills through a rigorous refresher programme. |
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| Go online to win public contracts, advises FPB 11.08.09 |
| The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is advising businesses to go online to maximise their chances of winning public contracts, following the Government’s decision to scrap its policy of charging a maximum of £180 per year to use its supply2.gov.uk portal. |
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| Allianz and ABP announce Motor Repairer Forum 12.08.09 |
| Allianz Insurance has set a date of 20 August, to meet with a cross-section of body repairers to find ways to improve the claims process. |
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| Collection scam spreads to Essex 12.08.09 |
| Rogue tyre collectors using forged collection notes are now operating in the Essex area. |
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| Synergy hits the road 12.08.09 |
| Synergy Accident Repair Group is hosting a series of member roadshows during September 2009. |
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| Thatcham crash repair methods enter North America 12.08.09 |
| Thatcham has announced a partnership with Mitchell Inc, a provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the property and casualty claims and collision repair industries. This partnership marks the first time Thatcham’s repair methods will be offered in the North American crash repair market. |
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| Report shows importance of insurance to the economy 13.08.09 |
| Responding to publication today of the Insurance Industry Working Group, co-chaired by the Chancellor, Alistair Darling MP, and Andrew Moss, Group Chief Executive of Aviva, the ABI’s Director General, Stephen Haddrill, said,'This report paints a comprehensive picture of the importance of the insurance industry to the UK economy. |
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| Dealers using low-loader trailers face fines, warns RMIF 14.08.09 |
| Vehicle dealers risk being stung by an on-the-spot £200 fine if they are caught using a low-loader trailer behind their tow vehicle if is not fitted with a tachograph, warns the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF). |
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| Toyota, Aioi and Fortis to enter into a new motor insurance agreement 20.08.09 |
| Fortis (Insurance, UK) today announced that it had entered into exclusive discussions with Toyota (GB) PLC and its insurance partner in the UK, Aioi Motor and General Insurance Company of Europe Limited, to work together to provide branded motor insurance products to Toyota GB’s UK customer base. |
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| IMI announces increase to ATA network following agreement with City & Guilds 21.08.09 |
| The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced an agreement with the qualification awarding body City & Guilds to further extend the network of centres offering Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA). |
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| Seward Group continues expansion 25.08.09 |
| The Seward Group has expanded the business with the acquisition of Snows Accident Repair Centre in Fareham. This strategic move means that Seward will take over as the approved BMW, MINI, Toyota, Lexus and Volvo approved repairer for the area. |
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| Legislation burden in tough trading conditions, says RMI 26.08.09 |
| Independent garage operators believe that the burden of legislation and compliance is diverting their attention from their business, just as trading conditions have become tougher in the sector, according to the findings of the first Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) Independent Service and Repair Garage Survey. |
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| More bodyshops create group partnerships 26.08.09 |
| ELEVEN BODYSHOPS HAVE FORMED The South West Independent Repair Group (SWIRG), continuing a trend of group formations within the industry. |
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| Synergy Appoints Mark Traynor, Operations Manager for Allianz Insurance Supply & Expert Team 27.08.09 |
| Synergy Accident Repair Group has appointed Allianz Insurance’s Operations Manager Mark Traynor as the group’s full time National Network Manager. |
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| Farewell and good luck to WorldSkills pair! 28.08.09 |
| The UK WorldSkills squad left for Calgary Canada this morning after being given an official send-off at the Imagination Centre in central London last night. |
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| Remit expands services with Remit Recruitment 28.08.09 |
| Motor industry training provider Remit has expanded the services it provides to the retail motor sector with the establishment of Remit Recruitment, its new recruitment division. |
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| 1 in 4 companies are now loss making in the UK Accident Repair Centres industry 28.08.09 |
| 1 in 4 companies in the UK Accident Repair Centres industry is making a loss as the downturn continues to make life difficult. But how many of these 200 loss making companies have simply had a bad year and how many are burying their head in the sand is the subject of a new study. |
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