Fix Auto UK has appointed Rob Pugh into its newly formed role of Strategy Consultant. The 23-year-old returns to the organization after his two-year internship while studying for his business degree, which he successfully achieved with first class honours. Rob’s role will support the Fix Auto UK Management Team with their five-year strategic plans to […]
Snap-on Acquires UK-Based OEM Repair Software Provider Cognitran Limited
Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: NA) announced that it has acquired Cognitran Limited for approximately $31 million in cash. Based in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, Cognitran specializes in flexible, modular and highly scalable “Software as a Service” (SaaS) products for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers and their dealers, focused on the creation and delivery of service, diagnostics, parts […]
Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Northern Region
Fix Auto UK have added an additional site to their Northern region, with the addition of Grove Hill Garage of Bentham, Lancaster. Operating as Fix Auto Bentham, the 12,000 sq. ft. collision repair center is managed by David Wright, who has taken over the day-to-day running of the business. The business was formed by his […]
Rob Lake Appointed to Fix Auto UK Key Accounts Team
Fix Auto UK announced the appointment of Rob Lake to its key accounts team. Lake joins the network with experience in senior roles within both the repair and insurance sectors, having spent 19 months as Operations Manager for UK Select and 18 years with Direct Line Group. He will work alongside Mark Bushell and report […]
Fix Auto UK Acquires Collision Repair Center in Wales
Fix Auto UK announced it has acquired its second independent collision repair center. The organization has purchased Ian Hughes Motor Body Repair Centre in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, from previous owner Ian Hughes, who is retiring from the industry after establishing the business over the last 30 years. Ian’s son Simon will stay with the […]
Axalta Appoints Refinish Business Director for UK and Scandinavia
Axalta announced the appointment of Farrell Dolan as Regional Refinish Business Director UK & Scandinavia and Managing Director Axalta UK Limited, that was effective June 1. Dolan joins Axalta from Bridgestone Corporation where he ran the car tire business for Northern Europe for five years. Before that, he spent 12 years working in the OEM […]
Fix Auto UK Adds Two Collision Repair Centers to Network in London Market
Fix Auto UK has increased the number of collision repair franchisees located inside the M25 and the Home Counties following the signing of two new businesses. The network has welcomed DML Car Body Repairs, based in Mitcham, and Accident Repairs Heathrow to the network. The sites will now operate as Fix Auto Mitcham and Fix […]
Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Completes Acquisition of SHB Hire
Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Romsey-based SHB Hire, which operates a fleet of more than 18,500 commercial vehicles. Enterprise will now begin an integration process to create one of the UK’s largest and most diverse commercial vehicle rental businesses, with a combined fleet of more than […]
Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Sandhurst
Fix Auto UK announced it strengthened its network within London and the Home Counties with the addition of Perfect Paint in Sandhurst. Operating as Fix Auto Sandhurst, the 12,000 sq. ft. collision repair center is owned by Martin Weller and managed by Adrian Brimicombe. The latest addition takes the number of Fix Auto UK repair […]
Thatcham Research Automotive Academy Report 92% Completion Rate on Apprenticeship Program
At a time when the UK’s National Audit Office’s (NAO) report reveals apprenticeship starts have fallen substantially, Thatcham Research apprenticeship results are growing. The UK Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) confirmed that the Thatcham Research Automotive Academy has recorded 92 percent for its apprenticeship training Qualification Achievement Rates (QAR). This result is remarkable given […]