Exclusive Motor Conference proves major success
Around 150 leading influencers from across the UK’s motor claims insurance sector joined ILC at its Exclusive Motor Claims Conference last week in London for discussion, insights, and networking.
Supported by ILC’s Corporate Partners and headline sponsored by Enterprise along with sponsors BHR Assist, Clearspeed, EDAM Group, LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Wiser Academy, the event included a highly influential line-up of speakers focusing on a host of key topics from across the sector.
Repairify updates calibration system
The asTech Digital ADAS Calibration System from Repairify has been updated to support the new Nissan Juke and Nissan Qashqai models.
Prasco extends next-day delivery window
Prasco UK has announced that next-day deliveries will now be available for orders placed before 5.30pm.
This extends the Monday-Friday window for next-day deliveries by 30 minutes. The announcement also includes Saturdays, which previously had a cut-off time of 12.30pm.
Gemini scale Snowdon for Ben
Gemini ARC supported automotive charity Ben by scaling Mount Snowdon. Twenty seven Gemini colleagues climbed the highest peak in Wales, raising more than £2,700.
Thatcham Research unveils espire
Thatcham Research has launched its espire training solution to support bodyshops on their path to BS10125 certification.
The framework covers 18 competencies including ADAS, electric vehicles and vehicle damage assessment and features mandatory knowledge tests and practical assessments.
This comes after recent revisions to the standard which now include a CPD requirement.
Ready and ABL
ABL 1 Touch Group has welcomed its latest cohort of apprentices, supported by PPG. They will now head to Emtec Colleges for induction.
Komoo expands with Wigan launch
Komoo has cut the ribbon on its 11th site and first in the North West as it continues to expand its network.
The Komoo Wigan repair centre will be managed by James Francis.
Top marks for 4 Elms
4 Elms Group has secured CARS QA BS10125 certification after receiving a 100% pass on its latest audit.
Suzuki celebrates customer services award
Suzuki GB is celebrating another customer service award after winning UK CXA’s ‘Customers at The Heart of Everything’ award.
The award recognised the company’s outstanding service across all four of its divisions – Car, Motorcycle, Marine and All-Terrain Vehicles.
AEG mitigates claims inflation
Audatex Head of Account Management Tom Hart has explained how bodyshops can mitigate repair inflation through AudatexEnterpriseGold, which delivers right-first-time methodology, while the payment process can be accelerated through AudaInvoice’s quick and frictionless solution.
Team UK honoured at Houses of Parliament
Team UK’s success at EuroSkills Gdańsk was celebrated at the Houses of Parliament this month. The team is now focusing on selection for WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
IMI to review EV National Occupational Standards
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is seeking industry feedback ahead of its review of Electric and Hybrid Vehicle National Occupational Standards (NOS).
The first phase of the consultation will see the IMI running face-to-face and online meetings with industry stakeholders while also carrying out digital surveys, before the second phase will invite wider industry consultations.
AXA highlights EV obstacles
AXA UK has published a new report assessing the obstacles around the UK’s transition to electrification.
The report has underlined the importance of UK gigafactories to attract investment and warned a lack of EV repair skills could deflate the used car market. It has also called for clear regulation and targets around public charging infrastructure and said the industry must do more to raise customer awareness around the cost-benefits of owning and running an EV.
SMMT calls for ROO delay
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for a three-year delay to stricter Rules of Origin regulations which are due to be introduced on 1 January.
Rules of Origin apply to the manufacture and import of car batteries, with EVs failing to meet the threshold subject to a 10% tariff.
The SMMT fears this could add a combined bill of £4.3bn to the price of EVs, or £3,400 per car made in Europe and sold in the UK.
Moon shines after ride-along day
Allianz Partners UK and Ireland Chief Executive Patricia Moon witnessed the company’s roadside technicians in action during a ride-along day.
She said, “Our roadside assistance colleagues are incredibly well-skilled and their vehicles carry an impressive number of tools to ensure we are able to help our customers as swiftly as possible.”
NBRA spread talent net far and wide
The NBRA is supporting the industry tackle the skills shortage with its Easy to Recruit initiative.
Easy to Recruit specialises in bringing highly skilled vehicle technicians from overseas, and assisting them through the immigration and settling in period.
James Alpe on the tee for charity
Clitheroe-based Accident Repair Centre and vehicle conversions specialist James Alpe has raised more than £2,000 for the North West Air Ambulance Charity and Ronald McDonald House Charities UK by hosting a golf day at Accrington & District Golf Club and Wilpshire Golf Club.
ABI Luton Airport car park fire update
The ABI has issued its latest response to the fire at Luton Airport’s car park.
It said, “We’ve worked with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau to obtain and share the number plates of the vehicles in the car park with our members, who are contacting customers as quickly as possible. Many insurers are covering the costs of their customers’ journeys home from the airport, others have said they will waive policy excesses and that any claim from the fire will not impact no claims discounts.”
People
Komoo has appointed Catrin Morgan as Head of Business Development for the UK and Ireland.
Matthew Adlem has been named Head of Credit Hire at Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited.
The Institute of the Motor Industry has appointed Jason Embery as Product Manager.
Ross Pengilly has been appointed Director of Partnerships at Affinity EV.
