Insurance claims

More Vehicle Technicians Needed for EV Repair/Servicing

For insurers it is essential that trained, qualified technicians are working on damaged EV cars before they handed back to policyholders, or sold on as salvage. But is the UK doing enough to train a […]

Insurance claims

Auto Windscreens Technician of The Year Award

Jim Allen from Banbury is officially Auto Windscreens ‘Best Technician’ in the UK after competing against colleagues from across the country in the company’s annual ‘Clearly the Best’ final on Thursday (8 September) at Auto Windscreens’ training centre […]

Motor Insurance

Auto Windscreens Best Technician Comp

Chesterfield-based windscreen repair and replacement company Auto Windscreens, is on the hunt for its best technician during its annual ‘Clearly the Best’ competition. The finals will be on Thursday 11 November, with five technicians taking […]

UK Insurance Trends

Trends: The Rise of The Mobile Mechanic

New data from one of the country’s leading insurance comparison websites has revealed a 127% year-on-year rise in mobile mechanics taking out insurance for their sole traderships. Quotezone.co.uk figures also reveal a 49% year-on-year spike […]

Insurance claims

Thatcham Holds VDA Apprenticeship Training Week

Standards of vehicle repair matter to insurers and brokers of course. With the rapid progress being made by car manufacturers on LiDAR and camera equipped bumpers and bodywork, it’s crucial that all safety systems, ADAS […]

Insurance claims

Coronavirus May Change Car Service & Repair Forever

Updated 25.03.2020 The Dept of Transport announced today a 6 month extension would be granted to vehicle owners requiring an MoT after 30th March. Here is the official UK government statement, offering advice to car […]

Insurance claims

Claims News: Roadmap Needed for Electric Vehicle Repair & Servicing

Steve Nash, Chief Executive of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) hosted a session at Automechanika, setting out a roadmap for the automotive aftermarket sector to be ready for the electric revolution. Much focus […]