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Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Northeast

January 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced the addition of Sherwoods Accident Repair Centre, part of the Sherwoods Motor Group, will now operate as Fix Auto Washington. The collision repair center joins following an aggressive investment program that has seen the installation of two energy efficient spraybooths – one of which is designed to accommodate large LCVs, camper […]

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

IAA Secures Ground for New UK Branch in Bristol

January 26, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced that it has secured ground for the construction of a new full-service facility in Bristol, located in the southwest region of the United Kingdom. The additional capacity resulting from the new location will help to meet growing demand in the region. “The Bristol branch demonstrates IAA’s strong, ongoing commitment to investing […]

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

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Lake District

December 9, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Six weeks after announcing its first fully branded site in Northern Ireland, Fix Auto UK announced the appointment of its inaugural repair center in the iconic Lake District. Irvings Bodyworks, with more than 10,000 sq. ft. based in the heart of the historic sea-side town of Workington, had joined the network and will operate as […]

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

Fix Auto UK Adds First Collision Repair Center to Network in Northern Ireland

November 3, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

After almost 16 years, Fix Auto UK announced it finally has a presence in Northern Ireland with the appointment of Fix Auto Lagan Side. Prolific collision repairer Greer Gardiner who runs the family-owned business in County Down, is the first in the region to officially join the network, ensuring that for the first time since […]

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

Steve Warwick Named to the Solera Audatex UK Sales Team

October 27, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Steve Warwick has moved from his position as Regional Trainer to that of Business Development Manager responsible for Audatex sales within the UK body shop industry. Starting his career as a body shop manager for the Karl Vella Group in the North-West, Warwick moved through a number of assessor positions within the body shop and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex, People, Solera, United Kingdom

IAA Acquires Integrated Salvage and Vehicle Dismantling Company in UK

October 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced an agreement to acquire the stock of SYNETIQ Ltd., a leading integrated salvage and vehicle dismantling company in the United Kingdom, for £225 million ($309.75 million). IAA, Inc. will acquire the stock of SYNETIQ through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary IAA International Holdings Limited. Founded in 2019 from the merger […]

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

Messe Frankfurt to Launch UK Garage and Body Shop Event in June 2022

September 8, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Messe Frankfurt, organizers of Automechanika Birmingham and auto:resource welcomes the return of face-to-face events with the launch of The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, a dedicated event for training, technology and tools for the garage and body shop sector. The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event will provide a focused opportunity for suppliers and their garage […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Messe Frankfurt, United Kingdom

Thatcham Research Launches EV Training Program

July 21, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research is supporting the pressing need for automotive businesses and their employees to learn how to handle Electric Vehicles safely and effectively by unveiling a new ‘EV Ready’ Training Program. The UK Government’s decision to bring forward its ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars to 2030, has increased consumer demand for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Technical Training, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in London Market

July 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK’s position within London has been further strengthened with the appointment of its 12th collision repair center that will serve motorists inside the M25. Formerly known as MTS Vehicle Services, the repairer will now operate as Fix Auto Croxley Green and joins the network following a fast-tracked program of development over the last […]

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

IAA Announces New Payment Option for UK Buyers

July 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced that its UK-based business unit has expanded its payment offerings through the addition of Payit by NatWest, a fast, safe and secure mobile transaction and digital payment solution. Using Payit, IAA buyers can make payments directly from their bank accounts for vehicles purchased. “Payit saves our buyers time and creates […]

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

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