Register now (Wednesday 26 January 2022 – 1.30pm)
In this webinARC we explore the key themes of sustainability across the industry to discover just what it means to different operations – from large corporates through to independent businesses –at this current time.
Featuring:
- Charlotte Burnige, company secretary, Coachwork Renovations Ltd
- Joe March, head of commercial & network management, The Green Parts Specialists
- Chris Payne, head of networks & engineering – home & motor, LV=
- Stuart Sandell, assistant vice president – sales, UK & Ireland, Enterprise Holdings
Deadline day for revised BS 10125 comments
Today (Friday, 14 January) is the final day for industry stakeholders to comment on the proposed revisions of BS 10125, the specification for the vehicle damage repair process.
Updates to the specification, which include updated technical clarifications around ADAS and electric vehicles, revised proof of competence pathways and standardised repair methods, were put out for public consultation in early November.
AWG proclaimed ‘EV Ready’
AW Repair Group (AW) has achieved EV Ready certification from Thatcham Research across all its sites.
AW was the first to sign up for Thatcham Research’s EV Ready training programme in August 2021, and now more than 200 technical and administration staff have completed tailored e-learning modules to become EV Aware. Technical teams have also completed a Level 3 qualification.
Meanwhile, AW has released the fourth episode in its Career For Life docuseries which takes a look at the group’s most highly accredited technician, Simon Bailey.
Motofix passes Bsi audits despite pandemic
Motofix has achieved another round of 100% successful Bsi audits across all eight sites during 2021.
Sue Cripps, General Manager for Standards and Compliance and a member of the Motofix Group Central Services team, said, “Our sites have performed brilliantly last year. We had eight clear audits with no nonconformances which is an incredible achievement given all the challenges and business upheaval throughout the pandemic.”
Tractable secures major Mapfre deal
Multi-national insurance group Mapfre is working with Tractable to introduce AI technology into its vehicle recovery, repair and claims process.
It hopes that by adopting Tractable’s AI solutions it will be able to reduce the time from first notification of loss to return of vehicle by as much as two weeks.
Mapfre will first integrate the technology to its operations in Brazil.
Market Intelligence: Wednesday 12 January 2022
ARC360 has published its Market Intelligence Insight for January – in partnership with Trend Tracker – including data from Apple, Google, TomTom, and Department for Transport.
AutoRaise celebrates new talent
AutoRaise has announced it has helped 266 young people enter the automotive incident repair aftermarket in the last six months, despite ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic.
AutoRaise was established in 2012 to address the skills shortage by promoting the industry to young people and then working with employers to find placements for new talent. Its ambition is to help secure up to 2,000 new apprentice positions per year by 2025, with a retention rate exceeding 80% by 2027.
CVS makes flying start
Castle Coachworks has introduced a sister company, Castle Vehicle Servicing, to add first-class mechanical repair and vehicle servicing to its existing bodyshop and accident repair business.
Located on the same Northampton site but operating independently, CVS has serviced more than 40 in the two months since launch.
IMI publishes diversity findings
The IMI’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force has released its initial findings. The task force was established to address the skills shortage in the sector by identifying diversity gaps in the workforce and establishing new ways to attract under-represented employees.
The task force was broken down into three main working groups: Race and Ethnicity; Physical and Non-Visible Disabilities; and Gender Identity. Each has now presented interim results, with the final recommendations due before the IMI Dinner on 17 March.
Step forward in spot repair
ARC360 partner Mirka has introduced its Iridium SR abrasive for spot repair. Iridium SR features new three-dimensional technology with triangular silicon carbide grains which form new edges whenever they break down during the sanding process, making the product a long-life solution.
Iridium SR is best paired with Mirka’s ergonomic cordless tools.
Repairify adds diagnostics to product portfolio
Repairify has signed a global supplier contract with LAUNCH, meaning it will now be able to offer automotive diagnostic tools and solutions to its customers. Furthermore, the partnership means Repairify can provide remote OEM and OEM-compatible diagnostic and parts programming across a wider geographical footprint.
ICDP predicts aftermarket changes
International research group ICDP is predicting that vehicles will require few services and repairs in the future due to improved technologies, while the frequency of collisions will also decrease.
As a result it expects to see a significant restructure and downsizing of dealer networks, with many sites entering the independent market and smaller independents seeking the security and virtual scale provided by franchise networks.
ARC360 sets out webinARC schedule for 2022
ARC360 has set out its webinARC schedule for 2022 with key industry themes forming the basis of the monthly discussions.
Each 45-60-minute session aims to tackle a core thread common throughout the industry and glean input from a variety of stakeholders in order to continue to promote ARC360’s core ethos of ‘gaining ground together’.
