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Fix Auto UK Partners with Sherwin-Williams on Apprentice Program

February 10, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK Apprenticeship 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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Apprentice Program, Fix Auto UK, Sherwin-Williams, United Kingdom

Solera UK Chosen by Activate Accident Repair for Bodyshop Management

January 28, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Activate Group Limited, Agreements Signed, Management Systems, Solera Holdings, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Manchester

November 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Acquires Eighth Company Owned Collision Repair Center

November 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fix Auto UK, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Adds Corporate-Owned Collision Repair Center in Liverpool

November 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Liverpool South

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Openings, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Announces Partnership with Sherwin-Williams

October 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Fix Auto UK, Sherwin-Williams, United Kingdom

Miller Crockart Named Chief Revenue Officer at UK’s Thatcham Research

September 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

UK-Based Nationwide Accident Repair Services Sold to Vehicle Rental and Accident Management Firm

September 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

NARS Redde Northgate

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 […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Acquisitions, Carlyle Group, Nationwide Accident Repair Services, Redde Northgate, United Kingdom

UK Motor Claims Fell 48% in the Second Quarter Compared to First

September 2, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Association of British Insurers, Claim Frequency, Claim Severity, Coronavirus, United Kingdom

NBRA Calls for UK Government to Extend Job Retention Scheme Through December

August 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA), the trade association for the UK’s vehicle body repair shops is calling on the government to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) through the end of December. The program is currently to expire at the end of October. Despite body shops being permitted to remain open during the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, National Body Repair Association, United Kingdom

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