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Fast-expanding Steer Automotive Group has acquired Accident Repair Centre Group (ARC Group) bodyshop chain in the South West of England. ARC, established in 1991, has grown into a network of repair centres located in Bristol, Chippenham, Weston-Super-Mare and Swindon. The move by Steer is the latest in a string of acquisitions in recent years. The business has approvals from 23 ...

Steer Automotive Group has opened an electric vehicle repair facility in Milton Keynes. This new EV site, its second, expands the group’s specialist electric vehicle repair capacity to meet growing demand. The 14,000-square-foot centre offers aluminium structural repair capabilities. It is equipped with high voltage technology tooling to manage both current and next-generation electric vehicles. Steer’s team of technicians have ...

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 ...

Steer Automotive Group has launched Steer Electric, the group’s first electric vehicle repair facility at Eastleigh. The facility spans over 14,000 square feet features full aluminium structural repair capabilities and integrates advanced EV technology tooling and equipment to meet the demands of their current and future electric vehicle parc. Technicians have been trained in EV safety, battery management, and high-voltage ...

Fast expanding Steer Automotive Group has acquired Chartwell and M&A Coachworks, two top-end crash repair businesses. Derby-based Chartwell, established in 1966, holds manufacturer approvals from Aston Martin, Ferrari, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lamborghini, Maserati, Honda NSX, McLaren, Mercedes Benz. Chris Brightmore, managing director of Chartwell, will remain operationally responsible for the firm while chairman Mark Grogan is exiting the business. M&A ...

Steer Automotive Group has acquired Lovells Auto Body Centres and Pronto Accident Repair Centres for an undisclosed sum. Lovells and Pronto’s have 11 bodyshops across the East of England complements the current East Midlands’ footprint. Lovells Auto Body Centre emerged in 1972 from the Lovells family garage which was first established in Peterborough during the 1930s. Chris Hammond & Duncan ...

Steer Automotive Group is growing its Apprenticeship Programme next year, with an aim for apprentices to make up 16% of its technical workforce by the end of 2024. This announcement underscores Steer’s dedication to nurturing talent and building the workforce of tomorrow. Following a report by the Institute of the Motor Industry which predicted there will be 160,000 vacancies in ...

Fast expanding Steer Automotive Group has acquired Apollo Motor Group and Balgores Motors. The two businesses’ 32 repair outlets employ 700 staff in the south of England, generating £90m turnover. Apollo Motor Group was founded in 1985 by Graham and Tracy Eyles. It has 20 sites in the South East and South West of England. Balgores Motors was founded in ...

Steer Automotive has bought North East Accident Repair Centres from owners Roger Collings and Bob Taylor. The addition of North East Accident Repair Centres to the existing Steer Group takes the combined operation to 60 sites with 1,400 staff and the capability to repair 85,000 vehicles per annum. Steer Automotive has been expanding organically and by acquisition. In October last ...

Steer Automotive has launched a Steer Prestige 28,000 sq ft bodyshop in High Wycombe. The centre includes customer lounges so customers can discuss work to be carried out on top end vehicles. The group has also located the Steer Training Centre at High Wycombe. The group has been expanding. In July Steer Automotive Group acquired AW Accident Repair Centres’ outlets ...