Almost a year to the day since initial building works got underway, Fix Auto Leeds North, the network’s first purpose-built collision repair center is open for business. This week saw vehicles officially rolled into the multi-million pound 14,500 sq ft development created by Sam and Stephen Smith. The flagship repair center is positioned close to […]
Fix Auto UK Partners with Sherwin-Williams on Apprentice Program
Fix Auto UK announced it is launching nine apprentices on The Fix Auto UK 2021 Apprentice Programme Powered by Sherwin-Williams through its Automotive Finishes Division. These apprentices will receive their full support as part of the network’s ongoing drive to introduce new talent into the vehicle repair industry. The Fix Auto UK 2021 Apprentices, or […]
Solera UK Chosen by Activate Accident Repair for Bodyshop Management
Solera today announced its partnership with UK accident management service provider, Activate Group Limited to streamline the management of thousands of repairs a year with PlanManager. PlanManager from Solera Audatex is an end-to-end body shop management solution. Activate Accident Repair has already successfully integrated PlanManager into three of its repair sites to date and will […]
Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Manchester
Fix Auto UK announced the addition of Greater Manchester-based Barlow Street Motors to its network. The new location will operate as Fix Auto Worsley. The appointment arrives two weeks after Fix Auto UK announced the opening of Fix Auto Liverpool South and takes the number of Fix Auto-branded repair centers in the region to 10. […]
Fix Auto UK Acquires Eighth Company Owned Collision Repair Center
Fix Auto UK announced the purchase of Station Garage in Castleford, West Yorkshire, from founders Brian and Ann Frost who are retiring from the industry. The 10,000 sq. ft. facility is the eighth addition to its portfolio of company-owned collision repair centers and the third in Yorkshire. It will operate as Fix Auto Castleford. Speaking […]
Fix Auto UK Adds Corporate-Owned Collision Repair Center in Liverpool
Fix Auto UK has added its seventh location to its owned portfolio of collision repair center after taking over the building in Liverpool left vacant by Nationwide Accident Repair Services following its sale in September. The repair center will be known as Fix Auto Liverpool South and will be managed by Lesley Knisz, who has […]
Fix Auto UK Announces Partnership with Sherwin-Williams
Fix Auto UK announced a new partnership with Sherwin-Williams’ Automotive Finishes division. This further supports the network by offering access to the latest products, technology, color tools, and world-class service that Sherwin-Williams provides. This partnership will provide Fix Auto UK with its first direct supply agreement with a paint and coatings provider. Commenting on the […]
Miller Crockart Named Chief Revenue Officer at UK’s Thatcham Research
Thatcham Research announced the appointment of Miller Crockart as Chief Revenue Officer. In this newly created role, Miller will be responsible for revenue generation and developing strategic partnerships to support Thatcham Research’s increasingly ambitious research agenda. Miller will report to Jonathan Hewett, Chief Executive. Hewett said “Miller joins us at a pivotal time as changes […]
UK-Based Nationwide Accident Repair Services Sold to Vehicle Rental and Accident Management Firm
Hurt by slowdown caused by pandemic the collision repair facility operator was placed in bankruptcy administration and sold. Sale includes 77 collision repair centers and three offices out of 110 total locations. PwC announced that Nationwide Accident Repair Services (NARS) was placed in administration and subsequently sold to RunMyCar Limited, a subsidiary of Redde Northgate […]
UK Motor Claims Fell 48% in the Second Quarter Compared to First
The average claim value reached a record high. As expected, the number of motor insurance claims notified to insurers in the second quarter of the year fell significantly according to figures out today from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The fall largely reflected the lockdown period, when far fewer vehicle journeys were made. Claim […]