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Allianz’s Graham Gibson appointed as Chairman of UK’s Thatcham Research

April 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research, the UK-based motor insurance automotive research center, has announced the appointment of Allianz Insurance’s Graham Gibson as the new Chairman of its Board. As chief claims officer at Allianz Insurance, Gibson is an industry advocate with extensive experience in a range of market initiatives across claims and personal injury. He also serves on […]

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

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Liverpool

March 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced its third new franchisee in less than six weeks with the addition of Crossleys Accident Repair Centre to its network. They will now operate as Fix Auto Liverpool. Owner Martin Cross, who has been repairing vehicles for the last 21 years, got the keys to the 22,000 sq ft repair center […]

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

Spies Hecker Renews Three-Year Agreement with Volkswagen Group UK

February 12, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Spies Hecker, one of the refinish paint brands of Axalta Coating Systems, announced it has maintained its preferred paint partner status with the Volkswagen Group UK (VWG) in a three-year contract renewal. Mark Andrews, National Sales Manager for Axalta in the UK & Ireland, says, “Spies Hecker and Volkswagen Group UK (VWG) have worked closely […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Spies Hecker, United Kingdom, Volkswagen

Cost of Car Insurance in UK Costs 10% of a Young Driver’s Salary

February 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Growth of injury claims and taxes drive higher costs for young people. All their salary for the year to date would go to pay auto insurance premiums. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) reported further evidence of the need to tackle rising motor insurance premiums – the cost of car insurance now gobbles up 10 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Association of British Insurers, Auto Insurance, Auto Insurance Affordability, United Kingdom

UK National Body Repair Association Raises Concerns over Late Payments by Accident Management Companies

February 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has written to Small Business Commissioner Paul Uppal, to bring to his attention the impact that late payment culture is having on the UK economy, and the threat it poses to UK bodyshops every year. “The body repair sector is an industry that has been severely hampered by the […]

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

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

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