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Register now for next week’s episode of ARC360 on demand where we take an indepth look at how ADAS is impacting across the sector. From insurers, vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and vehicle damage assessors we take stock of where the sector is with its understanding and management of ADAS technologies.
Special ARC360 feature: The model business
No two businesses are alike, but the dramatic divergence of operating models and growth strategies within the automotive incident repair aftermarket is now quite extraordinary.
You don’t have to trace back too many years to find a time when the majority of bodyshops were, largely speaking, of a type, following well-trodden tracks of either high volume/low margin, or low volume/high margin.
Although this basic distinction still exists, there are now many more opportunities for business owners who want to create a unique proposition. This has come about because of significant change in two areas – technology and the customer.
Green Parts Specialists supports repair training
The Green Parts Specialists has furthered its support for the environmental benefits of repair over replace with a delivery of body panels for training purposes to Cornerstone Technologies.
The Green Part Specialists offers a wide range of used Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) green parts to help with repairs to vehicles. Cornerstone Technologies specialises in advanced, non-structural repair and repair over replace VDA training.
Meanwhile, the business Hills Group has appointed Jason Bishop, UK regional manager and Chris Barnes, warehouse operations manager, to its senior management team.
Webinar report: the evolution of claims
The first in a four-part quarterly series examining the influence of technology on the motor claims process underlined the complexities facing insurers as they strive to evolve to meet future demands.
The inaugural Tractable webinar – powered by I Love Claims – entitled Changing gear: the new technology accelerating the claims cycle, examined the influence of customer expectations and InsurTech on the adoption of innovation, and highlighted the challenges traditional insurers face in matching the digital solutions offered by start-ups.
Repair volumes remain static
Repair volumes remained static during April and May at 72% and 73% respectively of 2019 volumes according to the latest Trend Tracker report.
The data – drawn from data and insight partner Audatex – forms part of Trend Trackers new ‘Emerging from COVID-19’ report and is ‘a cause of concern for many in the industry’.
Rising Star Interview: Sammy Rodgers, Finance Apprentice, S&G Response
“By doing an apprenticeship it helped me transition from college into the working environment; the knowledge and skills I have learnt during my apprenticeship has helped me apply these to my day to day tasks.”
Copart develops environmentally friendly blueprint
As part of a programme to upgrade and replace offices at its nationwide Operation Centres, works are underway in Bristol to develop an environmentally friendly office blueprint for the future network of Copart Super Centres.
Works underway include areas for vehicles that require specialist handling, like EVs, and contingency land in the event of catastrophes where surge management services are required by insurance customers. There will also be brand-new vehicle preparation areas that will enable vehicle inspections, valeting and 360° imaging.
Indasa heads the peloton
Cyclists across the industry are gearing up to join the peloton to help raise funds for AutoRaise in a two-stage virtual ride.
Indasa Abrasives UK Commercial Director, Phill Blowers will be leading the fundraising event by cycling 200km on 2 July – equivalent to travelling from Colchester to Leicester.
PI reforms: the early verdict
Little more than a week after the introduction of the personal injury reforms, I Love Claims invited key industry influencers to discuss their initial impressions.
Taking part in the 90-minute online special hosted by ILC founder and chairman, Chris Ashworth were: Donna Scully, director, Carpenters Group; Caroline Johnson, director of technical claims, LV=; Peter Gomes, CEO of The CHO; Samantha Ramen, director of Keoghs LLP; and Matthew Maxwell Scott, executive director, ACSO.
They discussed the anticipated benefits of the reforms, the challenges presented by the recently launched online portal, as well as any unintended consequences that may arise in the future.
Over 250,000 cars SORN during pandemic
New analysis by Kwik Fit has revealed that the pandemic saw an additional quarter of a million cars taken off the road.
Analysing government data to assess how many vehicles were officially off road with a registered SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) in the last quarter of 2020, compared to the last quarter of 2019, it found an increase of 277,859 vehicles.
The national average increase in cars with a SORN was nine per cent but in Guildford the number rose by a massive 27.5% in the last 12 months. This was followed by Watford which saw a 12.5% increase in cars designated as being off road, then Worcester (12.0%), Southall (11.9%) and Oxford (11.6%).
The increase in vehicles being taken off-road was mirrored in part by a reduction in licensed cars over the same period, which fell by 0.57%, some 187,000 cars.
Listen in…
In latest episode of the ARC360 podcast we speak with Mike Monaghan, business owner at mindset development specialists, Auto-Motivate who shares his passion for empowering individuals and the industry with positivity.
Mike provides an insight into just what mindset development is and how it can impact on business, plus shares his thoughts on how the industry has and continues to evolve.
He also reveals his inner jedi self.
