accident repair
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Acquisitions and deals 19 JanSteer Automotive attracts European investor as Keyhaven exits
Private equity firm Keyhaven Capital Partners has agreed to sell its equity stake in independent collision repair group Steer Automotive to Oakley Capital.
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Acquisitions and deals 5 SepSteer Automotive Group launches van and truck division
Its takeover of C&C Vehicle Services has led Steer Automotive Group to launch a new division focused on the repair of vans, trucks and other commercial vehicles.
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Aftersales 6 JulElectric vehicle owners face longer wait for accident repairs, Thatcham finds
A new report from Thatcham Research has highlighted that battery electric vehicle (BEV) accident claims are 25.5% pricier and take 14% longer to repair due to evolving industry knowledge.
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Acquisitions and deals 3 Jul
Steer accelerates growth plans with double acquisition
Steer is continuing to expand at a rapid pace with the addition of 32 locations with the acquisition of Apollo Motor Group and Balgores Motors.
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Acquisitions and deals 2 May
Steer continues acquisition trail with Vertu Newcastle repair centre
Steer Automotive Group has acquired Vertu Accident Repair Centre Newcastle from Vertu Motors for an undisclosed sum.
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Supplier News 7 NovDealers reducing operational costs to combat tough times - AM Live debate
Experienced motor retailers will share their views about coping strategies for a climate of high costs and constrained sales in the Inspiration Theatre at Automotive Management Live 2022 this Thursday (November 10).
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Supplier News 3 Oct
Fast growing accident repair group Steer opens new flagship site
Fast-growing Steer Automotive Group has opened a new flagship accident repair centre specialising in premium and luxury vehicle brands.
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Supplier News 22 AprSteer Automotive Group acquisition commences London expansion plan
Steer Automotive Group has acquired the 11-site Artis Accident Repair Centres business to begin the latest phase of its expansion plan – in and around London.
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News 1 AprThe Hilton Group opens 75,000sq-ft, three-storey classic car dealership
The Hilton Group has officially opened its new 75,000 square foot classic car showroom, restoration and accident repair facility in Bishop’s Stortford.
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Aftersales 21 MarKia launches Bodyshop Portal for approved repairers
Kia UK has launched a new online solution that enables its approved bodyshops to access information to support and streamline the repair process for accident-damaged cars.
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Acquisitions and deals 8 FebAlton Cars acquired in management buy-out
Accident Repair Group Alton Cars Ltd has been acquired in a Management Buyout (MBO) which secures a succession plan for founder Tony Parish.
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Car Dealer News 27 JanSherwoods Motor Group signs up to Fix Auto crash repair network
North-east based dealer Sherwoods Motor Group has signed up its bodyshop to the Fix Auto repair network.
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Aftersales 4 JunActivate Accident Repair opens Warrington centre
Activate Accident Repair has opened its fourth body shop as part of its £15 million expansion plan.
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People News 25 MarActivate Group appoints Victoria Turner as chief commercial officer
Activate Group has appointed Victoria Turner as its new chief commercial officer as it looks to sharpen its "strategic focus" on growth.
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People News 30 OctTributes after death of Tony Lowe, former RMI Federation director
Motor repair executives have paid tribute folllowing the death of Tony Lowe, who was a board member of the Retail Motor Industry Federation from 2003 to 2018.
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Aftersales 28 Sep
Activate Group invest £15m to expand body shop division
Activate Group is investing £15 million to expand its Activate Accident Repair body shop division with a further 15 technology-led sites - creating over 750 jobs.
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People News 14 SepActivate Group appoints Lorna Turner as head of commercial
Accident management provider Activate Group has appointed Lorna Turner into its newly-created head of commercial role.
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Aftersales 14 JulSolera launches AI-based car repair valuations estimator
Solera has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) based solution for the vehicle repair sector that can identify damage and create estimates digitally.
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Supplier News 19 JulIMI launches new accident repair apprenticeships
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched three new accident repair apprenticeships offering after being appointed as End-Point-Assessment-Organisation for three new Level 3 Apprenticeship Standards.
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Market Insight 29 SepNew insurance write-off categories come into effect on Sunday
Changes to the way insurers categorise damaged vehicles which are salvaged will offer used car buyers a new way of finding out more about the history of cars.
