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A new programme has been launched to improve and make more efficient crash and body repairs carried out on EVs and promote high standards. The Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance (HEVRA) for independent garages  is now including bodyshops in its membership. It said bodyshops need the right knowledge, tools, and support to manage repairs effectively. Membership Benefits Include technical ...

Cheltenham-based, independent EV repair specialist Cleevely Motors, in partnership with Cotswold Diagnostics, has been recognised as an Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) approved training centre. From diagnostics and exhaust gas treatment to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and electric vehicle (EV) servicing, the training combines practical, hands-on experience with expert-led instruction. Each course is tailored to provide technicians with ...

The Motor Ombudsman has reported the highest ever volume of service and repair cases brought by consumers to its dispute resolution service in Q3. It received a total of 1,586 new submissions from motorists, up 18% from 1,348 in Q3 2023. It said consumers were turning to it in increasing numbers because of a growing awareness of the organisation coupled ...

Bodyshop chain Steer Automotive Group has bought Komoo for an undisclosed sum. Komoo has a network of fleet repair sites located near airports and vehicle storage hubs. It carries out minor body repairs, from cosmetic dents and scrapes to full vehicle resprays for rental and fleet firms. Carl Henderson, managing director of Komoo, Dale Peart, director of Komoo and Jordan ...

The rapid rise in vehicle repair costs lies behind escalating car insurance costs for motorists. That’s the claim made by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) following analysis of 28 million motor insurance policies. The average premium paid for private comprehensive motor insurance was £511 in Q2, 21% higher than a year ago. The ABI said that vehicle repair costs ...

Volvo Cars Poole and Poole Accident Repair have been presented a regional award at the Volvo Retailer and Approved Bodyshop High Achiever Recognition Awards for their work during 2018. The awards recognise the achievements of approved bodyshops and corresponding retailers. Bodyshops and retailers were scored throughout 2018 against a range of criteria, including performance and the strength of their local ...

Vehicle repair businesses could feel the sting of a no-deal Brexit, and potentially be forced to close, within two weeks of it taking affect. Business Insider (BI) reported on leaked minutes from a meeting between industry figures, which show that the repair industry relies heavily on imported car parts to meet turnaround targets, and any lengthening of import times would ...

Out-of-hours customer support solutions from dealers are increasingly important according to recent research from AX. It claims that March is set to be one of the busiest months of the year for retailers and bodyshops, as new data shows the evening rush-hour is responsible for nearly one in five accidents. Research showed a 10-minute spike in incidents between 17:00 and ...

Accident repair  costs are set to rise over the next five years according to a report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. Continued decline in repair capacity is cited as the main reason for the increase. The number of UK accident repair centres has decreased by 20% over the last decade from 3,950 in 2008, to 3,162 in 2018. There has also been a ...

An express repair facility, Fix Auto Fix & Go, has been opened by ex-motorcycle racer Carl Fogarty in Wigan. Fix Auto UK is part of a global franchised network of more than 710 bodyshops, and carries out over 150,000 body repairs annually. Built close to the existing Fix Auto Wigan site, the new purpose built 7,500ft2 state-of-the-art repair centre has ...