NWVA welcomes more charity sponsors

Nationwide Vehicle Assistance (NWVA) has welcomed a host of new sponsors for its charity football game, the Bob Linwood Memorial Trophy Football Match.

Copart, JR Revell, RH Prestige Cars, and Expedient Security have all come on board in recent days, after Boniface Engineering, AUGGIE and Vision Vehicles were announced last week.

The Bob Linwood Trophy Football Match will take place at The London Stadium on Tuesday, 15 October to raise funds for the charity, DEBRA UK. 

The charity game this year will take place against Morelli Master, with NWVA planning to organise the match every year, raising funds for different charities. 

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Ben invites automotive family to get involved in festive fundraising activities

Automotive industry charity Ben is inviting its automotive family to get involved in Christmas Jumper Day this December and has also released its new Christmas card collection to raise funds which will support those struggling or in crisis.

Ben is calling for the automotive community to get involved with its Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser which will take place on 13 December – or any day that month.

To take part, participants simply sign up, share the date with colleagues and friends and wear their Christmas jumper on the day. Christmas Jumper Day is the ideal opportunity to get colleagues together in the workplace to have some festive fun and raise funds by donating £3 per person.

Meanwhile, this year, Ben is celebrating 35 years of Christmas cards designed by renowned motoring artist, Richard Wheatland, and is marking this special milestone by selling Richard’s first three card designs from 1989, 1990 and 1991 – now considered vintage.

Matt Wigginton, Director of Partnerships, Engagement & Income, said, “We hope our whole automotive family will get involved in Ben’s festivities this year. Christmas Jumper Day is such an easy one to get involved in and will help your company get into the festive spirit. You can now also buy your Ben Christmas cards with a new and very special design by Richard Wheatland for 2024.

“We are still seeing record numbers of people turning to Ben in desperation because they can’t afford the basics. It’s still really tough out there and many people in our automotive family urgently need us. Together, we can make a life-changing, often life-saving, difference to the lives of our automotive family so please get involved today.”

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NWVA announces Vision Vehicles as Bob Linwood Memorial sponsor 

Nationwide Vehicle Assistance (NWVA) has announced that Vision Vehicles is supporting its charity football match, the Bob Linwood Memorial Trophy Football Match, by sponsoring the food on the day.

The game is being played at The London Stadium on Tuesday, 15 October to raise funds for the charity, DEBRA UK. 

Vision is a long-established provider of claims management, credit hire and intervention hire services to the ‘non-fault’ motorist.

The charity game this year will take place against Morelli Master, with NWVA planning to organise the match every year, raising funds for different charities. 

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NWVA announces AUGGIE as charity match sponsor

Nationwide Vehicle Assistance (NWVA) has announced that AUGGIE will sponsor the AV at The Bob Linwood Memorial Trophy Football Match, which takes place at The London Stadium on Tuesday 15th October.

The match is being played against Morelli Masters to raise funds for the charity, DEBRA UK.

AUGGIE is the industry’s most technologically advanced Mobile Forward-Facing Camera (FFC) solution for ADAS calibrations. It renders the ADAS targets and lighting conditions using machine learning and computer vision to precisely align them to properly perform FFC ADAS calibrations to vehicle manufacturer’s requirements.

The news comes just a day after NWVA announced that Vision Vehicles will sponsor the food at the event.

NWVA hopes to play the Bob Linwood Trophy match on an annual basis, raising funds for different charities each year.

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NBRA Greener Bodyshop Award winners announced

The winners of the NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards have been revealed.

Nominees met at The Coventry Building Society Arena for the seventh annual awards, which were introduced to celebrate those businesses and individuals who have set outstanding standards in sustainability.

The winners this year were:

  • Greener Bodyshop Award, Gold: Motofix ARC, The Vella Group, Jenkins & Pain, Autocraft Telford, Coachworks Renovations, D.Gawthorpe ARC, ABL1Touch, Crash Care Centre Hitchin, Fix Auto Penzance, and Fleetline & Crash Repairs Croydon
  • Greener Bodyshop Award, Silver: CRG Bicester, Fix Auto Redhill, Fix Auto Rochester, James Alpe, Devonshire Motors, C&P Panelcraft, Fix Auto Mid Devon, Summer Motors, SW Vehicle Body Repair, Zeus Accident Repair
  • Greener Bodyshop Award, Bronze: Saga Truck and Van, Vehicle Crash Repairs, Custom Coachworks, David Payne & Son Coachbuilder, A1 Motorist Centre, UK Select ARC, Phoenix Enhancement Services
  • Greener Bodyshop Award, Platinum: Flyde Coast ARC, Gemini ARC, Mackins ARC, M&S Accident Repairs, UK Carbody
  • Bob Linwood Greener Apprentice Award: Vitalijis Simonenko
  • Bodyshop Staff Wellbeing Award: Flyde Coast ARC
  • Diversity and Inclusion Award: Accident Express
  • Industry Innovation Award: Plastrepair EU
  • Charity Award: James Alpe
  • Outstanding Support for Bodyshops Award: AGEAS
  • Pride of Bodyshop Award: Patrick Mackin
  • Carbon Footprint Year-on-Year Improver Award, Commercial: CarComm Coachworks
  • Carbon Footprint Year-on-Year Improver Award, Repairer: Autocraft Telford
  • Sustainability Award, Group Repairer: Steer Automotive
  • Sustainability Award, Independent Repairer: PJB Accident Repair
  • Sustainability Award, Commercial Repairer: CarComm Coachworks
  • NBRA Special Award: Mark Moring

Picture: Five repairers from the Fix Auto network were recognised for their continued environmental efforts. Fix Auto Penzance and Fix Auto Manchester East recipients of the Gold Award, while Fix Auto Redhill, Fix Auto Mid Devon and Fix Auto Rochester were awarded Silver.

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ARC360 News – Friday, 30 August 2024

Bodyshop Briefs

  • The NBRA has announced the finalists for this year’s Greener Bodyshop Awards. The ceremony takes place on 10 September at The Coventry Building Society Arena. Read more
  • Fix Auto Reading is the latest franchise partner from within the Fix Auto UK network to successfully gain its PAS 2060 accreditation. Meanwhile, Kent-based RS Dawe has joined the network. Read more
  • Liam Kenny Motor Body Repairs in Eynsham has successfully transitioned to BS10125:2022 during a recent audit.
  • The Steer Automotive VIP Awards is celebrating its second birthday this month. The ‘Value in Practice’ awards were introduced in August 2022 to recognise colleagues showing integrity, excellence or innovation, with winners announced every three months. Read more

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Vacancy Rate Tracker: Automotive vacancies heading in the wrong direction

Despite some success at cutting vacancy numbers earlier in the year, July 2024 saw the automotive sector return to top spot in the ‘Vacancies by Sector’ chart, overtaking hospitality. Read more

IMI announces changes to executive board

The Institute of the Motor Industry has announced the strategic transition of its executive team. During this period of transition, the board has appointed Kevin Finn, who has been chair of the IMI since 2020, in the newly created role of Executive Chair. Azlina Bulmer has been appointed as Managing Director with responsibility for the overall management, organisation and staffing of the IMI. Read more

BASF Performance Materials co-creates the sustainable future with its customers

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Automotive charity Ben celebrates successes

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NWVA fundraiser for DEBRA

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Drivers told to prepare for rise in fuel duty

Drivers across the UK are being warned to expect a rise in fuel duty in the Government’s upcoming Autumn Budget. Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer has already stated that there is a £22 billion ‘black hole’ in public finances. It will be down to Chancellor Rachel Reeves to tell the country how this will be achieved, but there is guaranteed to be an announcement on the future of fuel duty. Read more

PartsXchange partners Vehicle Image Assessors

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Time to deliver for UK Automotive

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Nearly a third of young drivers admit to filming themselves behind the wheel for social media likes

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Car production dips while CV output soars

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SMMT figures revealed that 65,478 vehicles were produced in the month, with electric vehicle output down 18.6%. However, after four months of decline, production of commercial vehicles climbed to 15,252 units. Read more

Bentley first car manufacturer to join global body for responsibly-sourced leather

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Hyundai Motor Unveils New ‘Hyundai Way’ Strategy

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smart #5 World Premiere: The First-Ever Premium Mid-Size SUV from smart

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Five wins for Volkswagen in What Car? Electric Car Awards

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  • Chloe Porter is leaving Zurich UK after 14 years to join Hastings Direct as Head of Total Loss and Engineering.
  • Ted Williams has started a new position as Global Director of Business Services at Sherwin-Williams.
  • Michael Massey has announced he will be returning as a judge at the National Paint Championships during Automechanika UK 2025.
  • Kevern Thompson is joining the senior leadership team of Thao Group to oversee its growing bodyshop portfolio.

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NWVA fundraiser for DEBRA

NWVA will be taking to the pitch against Morelli Group with industry leaders and customers and a few football legends from the past, for an 11-a-side football match on 15 October 2024 at London Stadium.

The winning team will be presented with the Bob Linwood Memorial trophy. Bob’s dedication to bringing young talent into the industry and his devotion to charitable causes was unparalleled.

DEBRA is the national charity supporting those directly affected by, and working with, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a potentially fatal skin condition that causes constant pain due to unstoppable internal and external blistering. DEBRA provides lifelong care and support to the entire EB community.

To support the cause, please click here.

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Automotive charity Ben celebrates successes

Automotive charity Ben has highlighted its successes and current campaigns in its latest newsletter.

It has revealed that since April 2023 it has supported 5,040 individuals, which is a two per cent increase on the previous year, with 2,829 interventions delivered, a 17% rise on the previous year.

Meanwhile, to mark World Suicide Prevention Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness month in September, Ben’s latest awareness and support campaigns focus on suicide prevention and prostate cancer.

As part of this, it is delivering suicide awareness and prevention training to employers. The course, which are available on flexible dates, will give participants the confidence to: support those suffering and act immediately if required; have conversations around suicide; and recognise the warning signs.

Meanwhile, Ben has also released a youtube video with Robin Luscombe, Managing Director of Luscombe Motors, who shares his story about battling prostate cancer to help raise awareness and encourage men to get checked.

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Auto Raise names new Managing Director

Auto Raise has announced that Emma Speed has been appointed as new Managing Director.

Emma began her career as a journalist for ITN and the BBC, so will bring a unique perspective to the charity’s communication and outreach strategies.

She said, “I’m thrilled to step into the role of Managing Director at Auto Raise Charity. It’s a fantastic organisation with a mission I’m deeply passionate about. I look forward to working closely with the Trustees to tackle the skills gaps in our sector.

“By focusing on training and development, we can create more opportunities for young people and build a stronger future for the industry together. It’s an exciting journey ahead, and I can’t wait to get started and make a real difference.”

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ARC360 News – Friday, 17 August 2024

Bodyshop Briefs

  • MG Cannon Dorchester has retained Mazda approval after its latest compliance standards audit.
  • Crash care centre Hitchin Ltd has passed its BS10125 audit.
  • Newbridge Accident Repair Centre (London) Ltd has successfully transitioned to BS 10125:2022.
  • FMG Repair Services will open its 67th site in Dundee in the autumn.
  • XL Motors is now an official Nissan Approved Bodyshop.
  • Milton Keynes-based Perfect Paint MK has celebrated its 23rd anniversary.
  • The top repair centres in the Stellantis approved network have been announced. The Northern Region Winners were Camerons Motor Group, Burrows ARC Doncaster, and Drive Darlington. The Central Region winners were Fylde Coast ARC, M&M Vehicle Repairs Stoke-on-Trent, and Mustoes Specialist Vehicle Body Repairs, while the Southern Region Winners were Barretts of Canterbury, Cougar ARC, and Liam Kenny Motor Body Repairs.

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ClaimsTech: Notification of loss in motor

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Repair costs outstrip inflation

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NWVA extends West Ham United partnership

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NWVA to kick off Bob Linwood Trophy charity match

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Generation gap in ‘car confidence’ amongst UK drivers revealed  

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Manufacturers increasingly refusing longer-term claims on older vehicles

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Tracker helps uncover 37 illegal chop shops

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Morelli Group joins NBRA

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GT Motive Launches New Service to Drive Sustainable Vehicle Repairs

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Copart announces Andover expansion

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SYNETIQ raises more than £6k for charity

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Phase two of the IMI’s ‘There’s More to Motor’ campaign sees exceptional performance

Two months into the second phase of the IMI There’s More to Motor digital campaign, considerable success is being achieved to tackle the automotive sector’s significant skills gap. Highly focused targeting in key UK regions where automotive vacancies are highest has resulted in conversions already reaching close to 6,000. Read more

Concern about the dire state of the nation’s local roads reaches record levels

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Fraudulent tractor theft claim uncovered

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Chessington, Stockport join GSF’s branches lineup

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IMI stars set for WorldSkills finals

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Toyota Open Labs advances mobility with first cohort of start-ups

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Zeekr passes milestone of 300,000 all-electric vehicle deliveries

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People

  • Unipart Group has appointed Dr Bryan Jackson CBE to the role of Non-Executive Chair, meanwhile the business has announced that its Executive Chairman John Neill will retire after 50 years’ service. 
  • Automotive industry charity Ben has promoted Rachel Clift from Health & Wellbeing Director to CEO.
  • Gavin Ruddick, COO of Steer Automotive Group, has joined the Automotive 30% Club as a silver member.
  • National Sales Director for Morelli Group Mark Moring has agreed to become an ambassador for charity DEBRA UK.

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