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BLOG: John Surtees – an appreciation
- 29/03/2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Categories: Blogs, Social
CHRIS MANN: The son of a south London motor bike shop owner John Surtees grew up with petrol in his veins, competing with his father in grass-track events in the early post war years. He soon turned to circuit racing, winning his first race at the age of 17 on a self-prepared Vincent Grey Flash. By the mid-50s and [...] -
VisionTrack fits Auto Windscreens
- 10/08/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Auto Windscreens has specified VisionTrack’s VT2000 telematics cameras in its technicians’ vans for better incident management and to minimise risks. Russell Hall, fleet manager at the windscreen repair and replacement company, is already a big fan of using cameras, having seen a £50,000 annual reduction in [...] -
Subaru EyeSight reduces crashes
- 01/02/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Data on Japanese traffic accidents has found Subaru vehicles equipped with EyeSight technology are involved in 61% fewer crashes than those without. The company analysed a range of data involving the company’s vehicles from 2010 to 2014 that was measured in terms of accidents per 10,000 vehicles. The analysis [...] -
Easi-Drive achieves record turnover
- 27/01/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Accident management company Easi-Drive has achieved a record turnover of £35 million. The Manchester-based company saw an increase in turnover from its 2014 results by £7.5 million, and have also increased its employee count by 20%. The company provide legal services, repair management and advice for accident [...] -
CitNOW strengthens senior team
- 18/11/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
CitNOW has strengthened its senior management team further by hiring new UK Field Sales Manager, Pam Cameron and Head of Client Services, Stephen Bateson. Stephen brings 23 years of experience in the automotive manufacturer sector to his role, heading up the newly-created client services division. Meanwhile, Pam [...] -
A roaring occasion – BE2015
- 12/11/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Magazine
Returning to the Celtic Manor Resort for the second consecutive year, the bodyshop Event & Awards 2015 (BE2015) proved, yet again, to be a priceless feature on the annual accident repair industry’s calendar. A thought provoking seminar programme provided much food for thought for attendees of BE2015 with [...] -
BE2015 pictures now online
- 06/11/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Pictures from the bodyshop Event & Awards 2015 can now be viewed online: www.facebook.com/BodyshopMagazine. Returning to our spiritual home of the Celtic Manor Resort, the bodyshop Event & Awards 2015 (#BE2015) proved, yet again, to be a priceless feature on the annual accident repair industry’s [...] -
20/20 Vizion Exhibition and Conference 2015
- 26/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
On Thursday 22 October, the bodyshop team attended the Vizion Exhibition and Conference 2015, which took place at Donington Park and was attended by 740 other attendees and 454 Vizion repair partners. Mark Hadaway, editor of bodyshop magazine, was first on stage to outline the topics of discussion, before [...] -
bodyshop Award winners 2015 announced
- 28/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The winners of the bodyshop Awards 2015 have been announced at a glittering Celtic Manor Resort staged Roaring 20s themed ceremony. The winners of this year’s awards are: bodyshop/Thatcham Craft Awards Paint Technician: Fran Barker - John Macadam & Son Ltd bodyshop/Thatcham Craft Awards Panel [...] -
Superbike supremo in the spotlight
- 23/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Special guest at this year’s bodyshop Event 2015, MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship rider, James Ellison is lined-up to be interviewed as part of the Friday seminar programme. James, riding for JG Speedfit Kawasaki in the MCE British Superbike Championship this year will discuss the trials and [...]