Bodyshop
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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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Aftersales 26 JunFix Auto expands network with Swansea location
Fix Auto UK has expanded its business into Wales with the appointment of Fix Auto Swansea West.
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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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Aftersales 22 JulFix Auto Cheltenham move into new repair centre
Fix Auto Cheltenham has relocated into its new repair centre following £400,000 investment.
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Acquisitions and deals 11 JulFix Auto buys sites in Henley-on-Thames and Newport
Fix Auto UK has bought Fix Auto Henley-on-Thames and St Woolos Auto Repairs, in South Wales, from franchisees, as it creates a company-owned bodyshop group.
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Acquisitions and deals 4 JulSteer acquires AW Repair Group
Steer Automotive Group has expanded its footprint with the acquisition of AW Accident Repair Centre.
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Supplier News 21 JunSolera adds eBay Motors’ live used car data to Audatex Market Value Manager
Solera has introduced eBay Motors’ live used car retail data to its Audatex Market Value Manager to help insurance claims handlers offer more accurate valuations in a fast-moving market.
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Aftersales 20 JunCrashed EVs take longer to repair, says Activate Group
Electric and hybrid vehicles are taking longer to repair in bodyshops that petrol and diesel equivalents, due to more "complex" procedures, according to Activate Group.
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Supplier News 22 Apr
Steer 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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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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Supplier News 3 Dec
Steer Automotive claims 'fastest growing body shop' title after latest acquisition
Steer Automotive Group has laid claim to the title of “UK’s fastest growing accident repair group” after completing the acquisition of Tyne Tees Vehicle Repair Group (TTVRG).
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Latest News 25 OctFix Auto UK appoints Rob Pugh to head up owned repair centre division
Fix Auto UK has appointed Rob Pugh as head of commercial for its eight owned sites with immediate effect.
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Aftersales 1 SepFix Auto Sandhurst refurbished following arson attack
Fix Auto Sandhurst has completed a programme of investment, which has refurbished the business hit by an arson attack in 2020.
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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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Aftersales 26 FebFix Auto network's first purpose-built repair centre opens in Leeds
Fix Auto Leeds North, the network’s purpose-built repair centre, is open for businesses.
