Fix Auto UK has announced that Auto Sphere Body Repairs Ltd in Edinburgh has joined the network as Fix Auto Edinburgh Central. Formed by Raj Somarouthu in 2014, the new franchisee operates out of a 11,000 sq. ft. body shop housing two spraybooths, 23 workbays and a team of 20 personnel. With the support of […]
Fix Auto UK Signs New Contract with Co-op Insurance
Fix Auto UK announced that it has signed a new contract with Co-op Insurance, in a move that will see the network more than double the number of its collision repair centers who do work for the insurer. The new contract expands upon the service Fix Auto has been delivering via its South-West England body […]
UK Collision Repair Group Renamed National Body Repair Association
Last week, RMI Bodyshops, the UK’s trade association for vehicle collision repair sector, unveiled its new name: National Body Repair Association (NBRA). In July 2015, the Retail Motor Industry Federation’s (RMI) National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) and the Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association (VBRA) announced an agreement to merge forming RMI Bodyshops. The combined group […]
David Shepherd Named Regional Managing Director of Audatex in UK, South Africa and Valexa Technologies Ltd
David Shepherd has been announced as the new Regional Managing Director of Audatex UKSA and Valexa Technologies, replacing Paul Sykes. Shepherd joined Solera in 2008 and he has operated in a variety of international managing director positions, most recently as Head of Solera’s Global Account Management team. “I am delighted to be returning to the […]
Axalta and General Motors UK Renew Three-Year Agreement
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) in the UK and General Motors UK have renewed their three-year agreement that names Axalta’s three premium global refinish brands – Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox – officially approved suppliers for paint repairs on Vauxhall in the UK. “General Motors and Axalta have a long-standing relationship both in the UK and […]
Copart Opens 15th Location in the United Kingdom
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), the vehicle auction company, announced the opening of its 15th location in the United Kingdom in Newbury. “The investment in the Newbury facility has added capacity to support our current and future growth in the UK,” said Nigel Paget, Chief Executive Officer – Europe. “It is the first of our facilities to be […]
UK Information Commissioner Conducts Raid as Part of Illegal Collision Repair Customer Data Trading Probe
A search warrant was executed February 23 at a property in London, as part of an investigation into the illegal access of customer details from collision repair facility operator Nationwide Accident Repairs Services (NARS). The United Kingdom Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which carried out the search, believes people’s information was unlawfully traded and could be […]
BSI Accredited to Certify Collision Repair Centers to Updated BS 10125 Standard in the UK
Will begin transitioning certified collision repairers to new standards over the next 12 months. BSI, the business standards company, has become the first certification body to receive the official accreditation status from The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for the updated Vehicle Damage Repair standard, BS 10125. The standard sets out the requirements for the […]
Solera Completes Acquisition of UK-Based Autodata
Solera Holdings, Inc., announced that it has completed the acquisition of UK-based Autodata, the provider of technical information and knowledge solutions for the automotive service, maintenance and repair industry. Solera announced it was acquiring the firm on January 4. Founded in 1975, Autodata has evolved from publishing iconic do-it-yourself manuals for car enthusiasts and garages, […]
Solera to Acquire UK-Based Autodata
Solera Holdings, Inc., today announced it will acquire UK-based Autodata, a provider of technical information and knowledge solutions for the automotive service, maintenance and repair (SMR) industry. “Throughout a car’s life, there are over 54 transactions that occur between motorists and automotive businesses,” said Tony Aquila, Solera’s founder, Chairman and CEO. “One of Solera’s missions […]