Fix Auto UK has generated more than £2 million ($2.55 million) in government grant support and business rates reliefs for its franchisee partners – money, it says, is vital for the survival of its independently owned businesses along with its own collision repair centers as the industry battles against the disruption caused by the Coronavirus […]
Fix Auto UK Acquires Sixth Corporate Owned Collision Repair Center
Fix Auto UK announced it has acquired the Fix Auto Paignton site after the business had fallen victim of the coronavirus pandemic and became insolvent. The purchase has added to the portfolio of businesses as part of Fix Auto UK’s owned site operations comprising of Fix Auto Daventry, Fix Auto Colwyn Bay, Fix Auto Barnsley, […]
Fix Auto UK Provides Franchisees with Free Health and Safety Support
Fix Auto UK announced it is providing every franchisee partner with free access to an online information portal to ensure strict Health and Safety measures and Government guidelines in the fight against Coronavirus are adhered to. Safety 4 Bodyshops, a Health and Safety interactive management system developed specifically for vehicle repairers, has been made available […]
Mark Hutchins Named to New Head of Commercial Role at Fix Auto UK
Fix Auto UK has seconded Mark Hutchins, Head of Franchise Development, into the role of Head of Commercial. The Head of Commercial position has recently been created to manage the operational side of Fix Auto UK’s business. In addition to this, the role will also be responsible for leading the new business development for both […]
Brett Wootton Named Head of Operations for Fix Auto UK-Owned Collision Repair Centers
Fix Auto UK has promoted Brett Wootton to the role of Head of Operations for Fix Auto UK’s acquired collision repair centers. Wooton has been one of Fix Auto UK’s Regional Business Managers since joining the network in 2012 and he will be responsible for the management and development of all sites purchased by Fix […]
Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Basingstoke
Smart Bodyshop in Basingstoke has joined Fix Auto UK and will now operate as Fix Auto Basingstoke. The business was formed by Dale Morris six years ago and the operation moved to a new 10,000 sq. ft.repair center 18 months ago. The collision repair center has a workforce of 22 and holds vehicle manufacturer approvals […]
Fix Auto UK Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers
Fix Auto UK is getting closer to achieving its goal to own or partially own up to six collision repair centers by the end of the year after acquiring two additional body shops. The network has maintained its presence in south Yorkshire by buying Fix Auto Barnsley and also in West Sussex by purchasing Fix […]
Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Wellington
Fix Auto UK announced that West Somerset Motors has joined the network. The repairer will now operate as Fix Auto Wellington. Fix Auto Wellington has been owned by Chris Hickman since 2012, and previously by his father John since its formation in 1984. The business relocated to its current 12,000-sq. ft. repair center just four […]
Fix Auto UK Announces Award at Annual Dinner
Fix Auto Luton and its co-owner Mo Givian are celebrating after winning four major awards during the 2019 Fix Auto UK Building on Success National Conference Awards Dinner. In front of a record number of delegates, insurer guests and suppliers at the prestigious Silverstone Wing venue at the home of British motor-racing, the Bedfordshire repairer […]
Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Walsall
Fix Auto UK announced that Car Body Repairs Ltd is the latest collision repair center to join the network. The site, owned and managed by Ziarab Amin, will operate as Fix Auto Walsall. The new signing takes the number of Fix Auto UK franchisees in the West Midlands to 10. The business was originally created […]