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Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network

January 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced that Northwood Coachworks has joined the network as Fix Auto Northwood. Owned by Manoj Shah, Fix Auto Northwood is the 12th Fix Auto repair centre inside the M25. The 10,000 sq. ft. collision repair center houses two spray booths and eight operatives with a capacity to repair up to 130 vehicles […]

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

Thatcham Research Exiting Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Certification in the UK

December 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Following an in-depth review and assessment of the certification of aftermarket collision repair parts, and consultation with its insurance members, Thatcham Research in the United Kingdom has decided to hand over all aftermarket parts certification activities to its current partner TÜV Rheinland AG. The Thatcham Research/TÜV Rheinland partnership will officially end on March 31, with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Non-OEM Parts, Thatcham Research, TÜV Rheinland, United Kingdom

Tom Jackson Named Chief Product Owner for Audatex UKSA

November 30, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Audatex UKSA has announced the appointment of Tom Jackson as its new Chief Product Owner. Tom has worked within the automotive industry for over 12 years, bringing with him a thorough knowledge of the sector to Audatex. Throughout his career, Tom has focused on digital data software platforms and product transformation. He holds extensive experience […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex, People, South Africa, United Kingdom

Chris Weeks Named Director of UK’s National Body Repairers Association

November 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) announced the appointment of Chris Weeks as Director of the National Body Repairers Association (NBRA) and the Vehicle Builders Repairers Association (VBRA). Weeks succeeds Jason Moseley, who announced his resignation in August to join Plenham LTD as CEO.   Week’s brings 24 years of industry experience to the organizations, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Body Repair Association, People, RMIF, United Kingdom, VBRA

Fix Auto UK Announces Appointments to Management Team

November 9, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced three new appointments to its head office management team. Paul Siemonek, former Head of VWG Paint & Body Performance Team has joined the team in the position of Head of Key Accounts, reporting directly to Ian Pugh. He will oversee all of Fix Auto UK’s central insurance contract relationships. Paul Smith, […]

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

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network

October 18, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK has increased its presence on the east coast of England, with the addition of AK Bodyshop Ltd joining the network as Fix Auto Goole. The collision repair facility is owned and managed by husband and wife team Andy and Lisa Kirk, who started their business by repairing end-of-lease cars for sale at […]

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

Fix Auto UK Adds Two Collision Repair Centers to Network

October 2, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced the expansion of its collision repair network in South Wales following the appointment of two new franchisees. Swansea-based TWK Thomas & Son, that has been established for more than 50 years, and Vehicle Body Services Direct of Aberdare have joined the network and will now operate as Fix Auto Swansea and […]

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

UK Competition Authority Proposes LKQ Subsidiary Sell Locations to Satisfy Competition Concerns

September 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CMA wants Euro Car Parts to divest locations in 10 cities to satisfy competition concerns with its acquisition of Andrew Page. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the United Kingdom yesterday detailed concerns it has with LKQ Corporation subsidiary Euro Car Parts’ October 2016 acquisition of competitor Andrew Page. Both companies sell car parts […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Andrew Page Limited, Competition, Euro Car Parts, LKQ Corporation, United Kingdom

UK National Body Repair Association Partners with CAPS for Secure Data Exchange

August 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) announced a new partnership agreement with CAPS that will support members in the highly complex area of exchanging collision repair data. “We are delighted to be partnering with the NBRA as its preferred choice for data exchange services. CAPS has recently moved onto Microsoft Azure, which is widely regarded […]

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

Five People Sentenced in UK for Leaking Auto Insurance Customer Data

August 25, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Five people who made £7,000 ($9017) from leaking more than 700 pieces of confidential data have been sentenced for bribery offences. An investigation by detectives from the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) found that three Allianz Insurance employees had been individually approached and told they could be paid to leak confidential […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Data-Breach, United Kingdom

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