Enterprise backs New Generation in Claims
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has given its full backing to ILC’s New Generation in Claims event by both sponsoring the occasion and providing expert insight on the day.
The event, which takes place on Wednesday 26 April at etc.venues, Manchester sees Enterprise join Headline sponsor Wiser Academy to help shine a light on the need for both retaining talent and attracting new people within the insurance claims sector.
New talent critical to future of ‘mobility’
A new mindset is critical to support the industry as it shifts from automotive to mobility.
Matt Wiggington, Director of Partnerships, Engagement and Income at industry charity Ben, has highlighted a shortage of skills as a critical challenge and urged the sector to change the way it approaches recruitment and retention to appeal to the next generation.
JDK announces Solera partnership
JDK Technology has integrated its platform with Solera, enabling repairers to send images directly onto an estimate within Auda Enterprise Gold.
Once a vehicle is onsite, a repairer can use the JDK Technology Workshop app to capture images of Driver Collection, Courtesy Car issued, Estimator, Workshop, Quality Check, Handover & Courtesy Car returned. A repairer can then export the images at the click of a button directly onto their AudaEnterprise Gold assessment.
Fix Auto UK to accelerate mental health training
Fix Auto UK will hold more Mental Health First Aider training courses at its Leicester head office as part of plans to have at least two qualified mental health first aiders at each franchise partner site.
It has hosted three courses to date, with 39 colleagues so far qualifying for their official Mental Health First Aider England (MHFA) certificates.
Sales soar as recovery continues
The signs are promising for the UK automotive industry after new car registrations grew by 26.2% in February to 74,441 units, while the light commercial vehicle market enjoyed its best performance for a quarter of a century, up 8.5% to 17,540 units.
Mirka marks 80-year milestone
Mirka is celebrating its 80th birthday this year, growing from its Helsinki roots in 1943 to one of the world’s leading manufacturers in the surface finishing industry.
Mirka’s CEO Stefan Sjöberg said, “The most important element of our evolution has always been to listen to the voice of our customers.”
Scan do better
AsTech has revealed how its Rules Engine solution can identify the most cost-effective and comprehensive scan tool for repairing a vehicle.
In the first of a series of case studies, it explains how its technicians performed tens of thousands of vehicle scans and compared the results of each to find the most appropriate scan for different makes and models.
Walton flying after Kitemark success
Manchester-based family-run bodyshop Walton Accident Repair has passed its BSI Kitemark BS10125 audit for the third time.
Repairers in the dark about spraybooth lighting
IDES Electrical Services has underlined the importance of proper lighting in spraybooths to enhance colour-matching. It believes suitable lighting is often overlooked by repairers, leading to reduced quality, safety and productivity.
Castle Coachworks secures Tesla approval
Northampton-based Castle Coachworks and Castle Vehicle Servicing has announced that it is now a Tesla-approved repairer, meaning its’ fully-qualified technicians follow manufacturer-approved repair methods.
Deadline looms for MOT technician assessments
The IMI has announced that more than 25,000 MOT testers in the UK have not yet completed their annual assessments. The deadline to do so is 31 March.
Working for a sustainable future
Sustainability is both an internal and external challenge facing every organisation in every industry. Internally, it means securing the skills vital to achieving future growth while at the same time following an environmental agenda demanded by both regulators and, increasingly, customers. Externally, it means social responsibility in terms of equality and diversity, and working towards net zero operations. Here, Copart, Solera and e2e Total Loss Management share their sustainability achievements and objectives.
ARC360 Market Intelligence: February 2023
People
Kris Hurd has been named Operations Manager at Gemini Accident Repairs.
Mike Davies has been appointed Area Operations Lead at Solus Accident Repair Centres.
Page Automotive Group has appointed Micah Sherwood as Commercial Manager.
