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Fix Auto UK Announces Opening of New Collision Repair Center in Slough

July 26, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Civic dignitaries, the local MP and industry suppliers joined scores of Franchise Partners from across the Fix Auto UK network for the official opening of the all-new Fix Auto Slough repair center. Guests were given a tour of the new facility created following a major investment by owner Ranjit Gill in order to increase productivity […]

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

Fix Auto UK Acquires Collision Repair Center from Franchise Partner

July 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced the acquisition of Fix Auto Henley-on-Thames, a move that takes the organization’s number of wholly and part-owned collision repair centers to 10. It acquired the business from franchise partner Jamie Butler following his decision to step away from the industry altogether. This latest acquisition follows the purchase of St Woolos Auto […]

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

WTW Collaborates with Solera Audatex UK to Develop Inflation Predictions Tool

June 27, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

WTW (NASDAQ:WTW) announced the launch of new price inflation forecasting technology for auto insurers in the United Kingdom. The tool uses Audatex’s repair data, which covers 98% of all UK vehicles, augmented by machine learning and comprehensive historical data analysis by WTW. The technology has been developed to predict inflationary effects on vehicle repair costs […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex UK, Inflation, Solera Holdings, United Kingdom, WTW

Mark Willis Named UK Commercial Director at Advantage Parts Solutions

June 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Advantage Parts Solutions announced the appointment of Mark Willis as UK Commercial Director. Willis will work closely with the UK’s Senior Leadership team, including David Shepherd, Advantage Parts Solutions’ Non-Executive Director, Darren Clark, Advantage Parts Solutions’ UK Managing Director, and Bob Kirstiuk, Advantage Parts Solutions’ CEO and Co-Founder, to elevate the brand’s profile throughout Europe […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advantage Parts Solutions, People, United Kingdom

J.D. Power Acquires UK-Based Data and Predictive Analytics Provider to Bolster Automobile Repair and Warranty Data Sets

June 6, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

J.D. Power announced that it has acquired the data and predictive analytics business of We Predict, the UK-based provider of global automobile service and warranty analytics. We Predict’s software, which is used by auto manufacturers and suppliers to project future component failures and future warranty claims and costs, will be leveraged by J.D. Power to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, J.D. Power, United Kingdom

IAA Expands and Relocates Its UK Head Office

May 25, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced that its UK-based business unit is relocating and expanding its southern UK head office in order to meet the demands of both current and new customers. The current office, IAA House, will be retained as an expanded Customer Service center. “The expansion and relocation of our southern UK head office demonstrates […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Auto Auctions, Openings, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Announces Mental Health Support for Network Partners

May 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

To mark Mental Health Week 2022, Fix Auto UK launched a major initiative which will result in every Franchise Partner within its network having at least one qualified first aider specializing in mental health support. The initiative is being spearheaded by Regional Business Manager Carl Norton who has recently become a Mental Health First Aid […]

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

Aviva UK Partners with Tractable to Bring AI to Auto Claims

April 27, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Aviva, one of the largest insurers in the UK, has signed an agreement with Tractable to improve the accuracy and efficiency of UK motor claims by using artificial intelligence (AI). Tractable develops visual AI to aid in the repair of cars and homes by using photos to assess damage enabling the accurate calculation of repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, Aviva UK, Tractable, United Kingdom

Solera Audatex Collaborates with AutoRaise and NBRA to Offer Apprentice Training Opportunities in the UK

April 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Audatex, a Solera company, announced that it is offering a free spot every month on its AudaEntepriseGold (AEG) certification course to body shop apprentices in the United Kingdom. The new initiative has been developed in collaboration with recognized trade body, National Body Repair Association (NBRA), and apprentice charity AutoRaise to address the crippling skills shortage […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Audatex, Autoraise, National Body Repair Association, Solera Holdings, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Braintree

April 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Danny Ashwell, Managing Director at Fix Auto Chelmsford, has signed the papers to take over a 10,000 sq. ft. building which will be transformed into Fix Auto Braintree, a completely new addition to the Fix Auto UK network. Work has commenced to transform the building that was previously used as a wholesale unit for an […]

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

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