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With the demands for efficiency at an all-time high within the sector, bodyshop’s Padraig Mallett takes a look at the equipment, tools and training available to ensure accurate, consistent and speedy […]

The Alvis Car Company started in Coventry in 1919, designing supercars of the era, building aircraft engines and servicing military contracts. Then in 1968, sister company Red Triangle was formed […]

In 1990 in a small garage in Hull, Martin Williams, together with his wife Patricia, set-up their own business repairing accident damaged commercial vehicles. Now, as the company celebrates its 25th […]

As the ‘go to’ person for so many elements of a bodyshop business, the value of a highly-talented vehicle damage assessor (VDA) cannot be underestimated. But what does it feel […]

AW Repair Group opened its fourth site, based in Markham Vale, Derbyshire, in March this year. It’s yet another step on what is proving to be a steady, highly considered […]

The Institute of Automotive Engineers Assessors (IAEA) National Conference 2015 took place at the National Motorcycle Museum on Saturday 9 May 2015. Here, bodyshop provides an insight into what proved […]

Formed in 2002, Circle Leasing is the largest supplier of courtesy cars to the bodyshop sector. With 30 staff operating from high-tech offices in north Manchester, the company purchases cars […]

Driving through the remote villages around Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, you wouldn’t expect to find a 250,000sqft automotive giant. Yet, Thurleigh is home to the headquarters of Paragon Automotive — providers of […]

For the majority of motorists there are few things as frustrating as the realisation that their pride and joy is no longer ‘factory perfect’. This, however, is an opportunity for […]

The Geneva Motor Show is one of the biggest annual events on the global automotive calendar. For Europe it’s probably the most glamorous event with many car makers choosing to […]

Connectivity, driverless cars and the claims regulatory landscape were topics at the heart of Post Motor Claims 2015 conference — Joining the Fast Lane. bodyshop’s Mark Hadaway reports. Opening the […]

It’s been a steady learning curve, in more ways than one, for Chesterfield College and its team of dedicated staff in recent years. Site redevelopment, emerging partnerships and an ever […]