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FIX AUTO NEWTON ABBOT OPENS FOR BUSINESS AS FIX AUTO MID DEVON OWNERS EXPAND THEIR REPAIR FOOTPRINT

Three months after revealing plans to expand and develop a secondary site, Fix Auto Mid Devon owner Louise Woolacott and her daughters Erika and Alena have today (June 1) opened the doors to Fix Auto Newton Abbot.

FIX AUTO PENZANCE BECOMES FIRST CARBON NEUTRAL FRANCHISEE IN THE UK

Fix Auto Penzance has become the UK’s first franchise partner – and one of only a handful of repairers in the country - to be classed as operating as fully carbon neutral.

FIX AUTO UK ANNOUNCES AMICUS PARTNERSHIP

Fix Auto UK has become the first repair network in the country to forge a close working partnership with Amicus, the industry’s latest national distribution network.

CHELMSFORD APPRENTICE KEEPS THE FLAG FLYING FOR FIX AUTO UK WITH INDUSTRY AWARDS SUCCESS!

Fix Auto Chelmsford apprentice Lewis Williams maintained the network’s winning ways after being named as the industry’s Apprentice MET Technician of the Year during the Bodyshop Magazine 2020 Awards.

FIX AUTO UK WELCOMES FIX AUTO OLDBURY TO THE NETWORK

Fix Auto UK has further strengthened its proposition in the West Midlands with Black Country-based A Thompson Motor Bodies joining the network.

FIX AUTO UK CELEBRATES THE LATEST INDUSTRY INFLUENCERS LISTING

Fix Auto UK has recorded another significant milestone in the network’s timeline as eight franchise partners and Fix Auto UK’s Managing Director Ian Pugh have been named among the 120 Industry Influencers as revealed by ABP Club.

BRYAN CLOCKS UP 50 YEARS SERVICE WITH NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN!

Dedicated spray-painter-turned MET technician Bryan Leadbitter was joined by friends and family along with fellow Fix Auto Durham colleagues for a socially-distanced celebration to mark his 50^th anniversary of working for the family-owned repairer.

FIX AUTO MITCHAM RELOCATE TO TRIPLE REPAIR CAPACITY

Fix Auto Mitcham has relocated to a new building on the same industrial estate to increase repair capacity.

FIX AUTO MID DEVON OWNERS ANNOUNCE THEIR INVESTMENT IN A SECOND SOUTH WEST REPAIR CENTRE

Fix Auto Mid Devon owner Louise Woolacott along with daughters Erika and Alena have announced plans to open a second site in the South West.

FIX AUTO UK RECORDS ITS 1,000TH TRUSTPILOT REVIEW

Communication, customer service, high standard and team are just prime examples of recurring keywords used by reviewers to reflect Fix Auto UK and the service delivered by its franchise partners as it records its 1,000^th Trustpilot customer review.

FIX AUTO UK ANNOUNCES NEW 2022 DATE FOR ITS REARRANGED NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Fix Auto UK has made the decision rearrange its annual two-day National Conference, revealing it will now return on Wednesday, March 2, and Thursday, March 3, 2022.

FIX AUTO PETERSFIELD IS SET TO DOUBLE IN SIZE FOLLOWING MAJOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME

Fix Auto Petersfield is the latest franchise partner within Fix Auto UK’s network to announce a major investment programme that will double the size of the business and its repair capacity.

FIX AUTO LEEDS NORTH IS BUILT AND OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Almost a year to the day since initial building works got underway, Fix Auto Leeds North, the network’s first purpose-built, state-of-the-art, repair centre is open for business.

FIX AUTO UK CELEBRATES A DECADE OF DEDICATION

Six Fix Auto UK franchise partners will today (Friday, February 19) become the latest to have their 10-year service to the network recognised by the organisation.

FIX AUTO PENZANCE LEADS THE WAY TO BECOME CARBON NEUTRAL

Fix Auto Penzance is on course to become one of the first vehicle repair centres in Cornwall and the West Country to be carbon neutral

FIX AUTO UK ANNOUNCE FUTURE FIXERS APPRENTICE PROGRAMME POWERED BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS®

Fix Auto UK are launching nine apprentices on The Fix Auto UK 2021 Apprentice Programme Powered by Sherwin-Williams® through its Automotive Finishes Division, which is exclusively sponsored by the global coatings partner for the first time

FIX AUTO UK SECURES ACCREDITATION TO THE MOTOR OMBUDSMAN’S SERVICE AND REPAIR CODE

Fix Auto UK has turned to The Motor Ombudsman to install further customer confidence in the services of every franchise partner.

FIX NETWORK WORLD ADDS 60 NEW LOCATIONS IN 2020

Aftermarket leader targets 2021 as “year of sustainable growth”, plans to roll out ambitious franchise development strategy in new and existing markets

FIX AUTO UK ACHIEVES FIRST MAJOR TRUSTPILOT MILESTONE

Fix Auto UK has achieved its first significant Trustpilot milestone after receiving its 500^th customer review on the platform.

FIX AUTO LOUGHBOROUGH KICK START 2021 WITH REGIONAL BUSINESS AWARD

The team at Fix Auto Loughborough is celebrating after returning to work this week to be told the business has been named as the Best Automotive Services Firm for 2020 in the fourth annual Midlands Enterprise Business Awards.

FIX AUTO UK RECORDS SECOND DOUBLE FRANCHISEE SIGNING

Three weeks after revealing two new additions in the North West of England, Fix Auto UK has completed another double… this time targeting the opposite side of the country with the recruitment of Fix Auto Norwich and Fix Auto Peterborough.

FIX AUTO DAGENHAM ACQUIRES NEIGHBOURING FRANCHISEE

Fix Auto Dagenham has acquired neighbouring Fix Auto Hainault from owner Roy Watts who is retiring from the industry.

FIX AUTO UK EXTENDS ITS COVERAGE IN SCOTLAND WITH FIX AUTO DUNDEE

A year since joining Fix Auto UK, Fix Auto Edinburgh Central owners Graeme Richardson and Ryan Matthews have honoured a promise they made to the network by opening their second repair centre.

ANOTHER FIX AUTO UK FIRST TAKES ITS REPAIR CENTRE TALLY IN THE NORTH WEST TO 10

Fix Auto UK has strengthened its position in the North West with Greater Manchester-based Barlow Street Motors joining the network who will operate as Fix Auto Worsley.

FIX AUTO UK ADDS EIGHTH REPAIR CENTRE TO ITS OWN GROUP

Fix Auto UK has purchased Station Garage in Castleford, West Yorkshire, from founders Brian and Ann Frost who are retiring from the industry.

FIX AUTO UK SECURES LIVERPOOL LOCATION FOR ITS OWNED SITE PORTFOLIO

Fix Auto UK has added its seventh location to its owned portfolio of repair centres after taking over the building in Liverpool left vacant by Nationwide Accident Repair Services.

FIX AUTO UK PARTNERS WITH TRUSTPILOT

Fix Auto UK has partnered with Trustpilot, arguably the world’s most powerful customer review platform, to instil confidence and credibility in the service provided by its franchise partners

25 YEAR WORK ANNIVERSARIES REACHED WITHIN THE FIX AUTO UK NETWORK

Two employees from within the Fix Auto UK network had their long service recognised this week.

FIX AUTO UK PARTNERS WITH SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

Fix Auto UK has announced a new partnership with global coatings company Sherwin-Williams® through its Automotive Finishes division.

FIX AUTO LEEDS’ NEW SITE ON COURSE FOR NOVEMBER OPENING

The development of Fix Auto UK’s first purpose-built repair centre is progressing at speed and is on course to be fully operational by November.

FIX AUTO UK’S COMMUNICATIONS TEAM BOLSTERED BY BRAND EXPERT

Fix Auto UK has appointed Grace Weddell as its new Communications Manager to further strengthen its brand presence and provide franchisee partners with additional B2C communications support.

FIX AUTO UK’S OWN ‘RISING STAR’ RECOGNISED BY BODYSHOP MAGAZINE

For the second successive year Fix Auto UK’s young talent has been acknowledged by Bodyshop Magazine with Rob Pugh being named as one of the title’s coveted 30 Under 30: Rising Stars.

FIX AUTO UK FRANCHISEE TURNS ON YOUTUBER

Fix Auto Slough’s owner Ranjit Gill has embraced the ‘new’ wave of online influencers in order to further raise the profile of both the network and his business.

FIX AUTO UK SURPASS £2MILLION IN GOVERNMENT AID

Fix Auto UK has generated more than £2 million in Government grant support and business rates reliefs for numerous franchisee partners – money, it says, is vital for the survival of its independently owned businesses along with its own repair centres as the industry battles against the disruption caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.

FIX AUTO UK ACQUIRES FIX AUTO PAIGNTON

Fix Auto UK has acquired the Fix Auto Paignton site after the business had fallen victim of the Coronavirus pandemic and became insolvent.

FIX AUTO UK MD CALLS FOR A ‘COBRA’ STYLE COMMITTEE TO SERVE THE VEHICLE REPAIR INDUSTRY

Fix Auto UK’s Managing Director Ian Pugh is calling for a Government ‘Cobra’ style cross-sector emergency committee to be formed to help the vehicle repair industry battle through the COVID-19 and any future crisis.

FIX AUTO UK’S LETTER OF INTENT!

Bodyshops struggling to apply for the Government’s Small Business Grant for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure can freely use a letter Fix Auto UK has produced to successfully help its franchisee partners.

THE FIX AUTO UK NETWORK REACH £550,000 IN GOVERNMENT GRANTS

Fix Auto UK’s Ian Pugh recently appeared on the I Love Claims ARC360 Webinar to discuss Coronavirus and its impact on the industry.

FIX AUTO DAVENTRY HELP VOLUNTEER IN NEED

Fix Auto Daventry have loaned a courtesy car to a community COVID-19 volunteer after her vehicle was vandalised.

FIX AUTO UK RESCHEDULE THEIR 2020 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

The 2020 Fix Auto UK Facing the Future National Conference has been rescheduled for March 2021 due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.

COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY…

“If we are going to continue to thrive and succeed as an industry, we all need to work together…” those are the rallying words of Fix Auto UK’s Ian Pugh who is sharing the information Fix Auto UK has gathered to help its franchisee partners through these unprecedented times.

FIX AUTO LICHFIELD ARE SUPPORTING THE NHS AND THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY DURING COVID-19

The team at Fix Auto Lichfield have been supporting the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by repairing ambulances.

FIX AUTO LEEDS ARE TO BUILD THE NETWORK’S FIRST PURPOSE-BUILT REPAIR CENTRE

Sam and Stephen Smith, owners of Fix Auto repair centres in Keighley, Bradford and Leeds, are in the process of building Fix Auto UK’s purpose-built first repair centre, with work set to recommence once the Coronavirus pandemic is over.

FIX AUTO UK PROVIDE FRANCHISEE PARTNERS WITH FREE HEALTH AND SAFETY SUPPORT

Fix Auto UK is providing every franchisee partner with free access to an online information portal to ensure strict Health and Safety measures and Government guidelines in the fight against Coronavirus are adhered to.

FIX AUTO UK ADDS HEAD OF COMMERCIAL ROLE TO ITS UK TEAM

Fix Auto UK has seconded Mark Hutchins, Head of Franchise Development, into the role of Head of Commercial.

FIX AUTO SKEGNESS INVEST IN ADDITIONAL LAND

Fix Auto Skegness has bought the land adjacent to their repair centre in order to increase the space for car storage.

FIX AUTO SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD INVESTS IN ITS FUTURE

Fix Auto Sutton-in-Ashfield’s owner Steve Cook has invested significantly in his business, taking over an additional two new adjoining units and in doing so created a dedicated ADAS centre.

FIX AUTO UK TARGETS NEW AUDIENCES WITH BRAND AMBASSADOR

Fix Auto UK is delighted to have one of the stars of the 2020 Arenacross Tour as a Brand Ambassador.

FIX AUTO WREXHAM’S BODYSHOP DIRECTOR ENCOURAGES PARTICPATION IN FIRST AID TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AFTER SAVING A COLLEAGUE’S LIFE

Fix Auto Wrexham’s Bodyshop Director Richard Edwards is urging all business owners to make sure teams are trained in first aid after his own swift actions helped save a colleague’s life.

FIX AUTO WIGAN IS TAKEN OVER BY MANAGING DIRECTOR ANDY SANKEY

Fix Auto Wigan’s Andy Sankey is now the proud owner of his own repair centre after completing a management buyout of the business from previous owners Dave and Steve Pollitt.

FIX AUTO UK LAUNCHES REPAIR INDUSTRY PODCAST

Fix Auto UK has launched its own podcast, Behind The Repairer.

FIX AUTO UK CELEBRATE THREE YEARS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARENACROSS

Fix Auto UK will be partnering with Europe’s leading arena all action-sports event for the third consecutive year after agreeing to sponsor the 2020 Arenacross Tour.

FIX AUTO UK PROMOTE BRETT WOOTTON

Fix Auto UK has promoted Brett Wootton to the role of Head of Operations for Fix Auto UK’s Acquired Sites.

FIX AUTO STEVENAGE REACHES ITS 10 YEAR MILESTONE WITH THE FIX AUTO UK NETWORK

Fix Auto Stevenage has joined the ever-increasing group of franchisees to have celebrated a decade as part of the Fix Auto UK network.

FIX AUTO BASINGTOKE JOINS THE NETWORK

Smart Bodyshop in Basingstoke has joined Fix Auto UK and will now operate as Fix Auto Basingstoke.

FIX AUTO UK ADDS TO ITS OWNED NETWORK WITH THE ACQUISITION OF TWO REPAIR CENTRES

Fix Auto UK is getting closer to achieving its goal to own or part own up to six accident repair centres by the end of the year after acquiring two additional bodyshops.

FIX AUTO UK WELCOME FIX AUTO GRAVESEND TO THE NETWORK

Fix Auto UK is pleased to announce RS Autocare from Gravesend in Kent has joined the network and will now operate as Fix Auto Gravesend.

FIX AUTO UK SECURES ITS POSITION IN EDINBURGH

Fix Auto UK’s position in central Edinburgh has been secured by Graeme Richardson and Ryan Matthews who formed GRM Bodycraft Ltd earlier this year.

FIX AUTO LAUNCHES IN MEXICO

Fix Network World welcomes Fix Auto Mexico to the family

FIX AUTO WELLINGTON JOINS THE NETWORK

Fix Auto UK is pleased to announce that West Somerset Motors has joined the network.

FIX AUTO SKEGNESS CELEBRATES ITS 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH THE NETWORK

In recognition of their 10-year anniversary of being part of the Fix Auto UK network, the owners of Fix Auto Skegness Joe and Peter Chapman have been presented with a commemorative plaque by Fix Auto UK’s Ian Pugh.

A NIGHT OF BUILDING ON SUCCESS FOR FIX AUTO LUTON AT THE 2019 FIX AUTO UK AWARDS DINNER

Fix Auto Luton and its co-owner Mo Givian are celebrating after winning four major awards during the 2019 Fix Auto UK Building on Success National Conference Awards Dinner.

FIX AUTO WALSALL JOINS THE NETWORK

Car Body Repairs Ltd is the latest repair centre to join Fix Auto UK and will operate as Fix Auto Walsall.

FIX AUTO UK’S RACING DRIVER JAC CONSTABLE SAVES HIS BEST UNTIL LAST AS HE FINISHES THE SEASON WITH TWO RACE WINS

Fix Auto UK’s racing driver Jac Constable achieved his first double win of the season at Donington Park last weekend. This secured his third place finish in the Radical Challenge Championship in his debut season.

FIX AUTO UK LAUNCHES APP FOR 2019 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Delegates and sponsors attending Fix Auto UK’s ‘Building on Success’ National Conference next month will be able to network and interact with each other like never before.

FIX AUTO DAGENHAM SHOW THE WAY FOR THE FIX AUTO UK NETWORK DURING BODYSHOP MAGAZINE’S ANNUAL AWARDS

It was a successful evening at the recent Bodyshop Live! Awards for the Fix Auto UK network

FIX AUTO UK ANNOUNCE THE FINAL SIX IN THE FIX AUTO UK MASTERS PROGRAMME

The final six technicians in the Fix Auto UK Masters Programme skills competition have been announced following a series of practical assessments held at the Thatcham Automotive Academy last week.

FIX AUTO HEATHROW JOINS THE NETWORK

Fix Auto UK has appointed its fifth new franchisee from within the M25 corridor since the start of the year, with H&L Motors (Heathrow) Ltd becoming the latest repair centre to join the network.

FIX AUTO UK NAME ITS REGIONAL NETWORK EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS FOR 2019

The six finalists who are in the running for Fix Auto UK’s Regional Network Employee of the Year Award for 2019 have been revealed.

FIX AUTO UK’S 2019 ‘BUILDING ON SUCCESS’ NATIONAL CONFERENCE PROVES COMPLETE SELL OUT!

With just under 50 days to go, Fix Auto UK is delighted to announce its ‘Building on Success’ 2019 National Conference is completely sold out with a record number of delegates and sponsors attending the two-day event.

FIX AUTO UK ADDS TO ITS ENGINEERING TEAM

Fix Auto UK has added three new members to its Engineering Team.

FIX AUTO UK ADDS MOTORHOME AND HGV SPECIALIST TO ITS NETWORK

Fix Auto UK is delighted to announce the addition of Yorkshire-based D Gawthrope ACR Ltd to the network.

FIX AUTO UK’S RACING DRIVER JAC CONSTABLE RECORDS HIS SECOND SUCCESSIVE WIN OF THE SEASON

Fix Auto UK’s racing driver Jac Constable secured his second successive victory in the latest round of the Radical Challenge Championship held at Silverstone last weekend.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR FIX AUTO DAGENHAM’S CHRIS OLIVER

Fix Auto Dagenham’s Managing Director Chris Oliver has been awarded the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Barking and Dagenham Chamber of Commerce

NEW STRATEGY CONSULTANT JOINS FIX AUTO UK

Fix Auto UK has appointed Rob Pugh into its newly formed role of Strategy Consultant.

FIX AUTO UK APPOINT FIX AUTO BENTHAM

Fix Auto UK have added an additional site to their Northern region, with the appointment of Grove Hill Garage of Bentham, Lancaster.

NEW TEAM MEMBER FOR FIX AUTO UK’S KEY ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT

Fix Auto UK has again strengthened its Key Accounts team with the appointment of Rob Lake.

FIX AUTO UK’S RACING DRIVER JAC CONSTABLE RECORDS HIS FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON

Fix Auto UK’s racing driver Jac Constable secured his maiden win in the Radical Challenge Championship last weekend.

FIX AUTO UK ACQUIRES SECOND ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE

Fix Auto UK is pleased to announce it has acquired its second independent accident repair centre.

FIX AUTO UK ANNOUNCES ITS FIVE-SPEAKER LINE-UP FOR ITS 2019 ‘BUILDING ON SUCCESS’ NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Fix Auto UK has revealed its five-speaker line up for its 2019 National Conference.

FIX AUTO UK STRENGTHENS ITS LONDON REGION WITH TWO NEW FRANCHISEES

Fix Auto UK has increased the number of franchisees located inside the M25 and the Home Counties following the signing of two new businesses.

FIX AUTO UK’S RACING DRIVER JAC CONSTABLE PRODUCES ‘DRIVE OF HIS LIFE’ TO MAINTAIN CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENTION

Fix Auto UK’s racing driver Jac Constable delivered a standout drive at the latest round of the Radical Challenge Championship

FIX AUTO UK’S FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE REAL RALLY ARE COMPLETE… LET THE FUN BEGIN

Fix Auto UK will once again be taking part in The AutoRaise REAL rally alongside two seasoned franchisees and colleagues from overseas in the annual charity drive which gets underway tomorrow.

FIX AUTO BUCKINGHAM’S VDA TO RECEIVE A QUEEN’S AWARD

Fix Auto Buckingham’s Vehicle Damage Assessor Graham Ayres has been named in the recent Queen’s birthday honours.

TWO FIX AUTO FRANCHISEES RECEIVE KIA MANUFACTURER APPROVAL STATUS

Fix Auto Sandhurst, the network’s most recently appointed franchisee and Fix Auto Petersfield have successfully been selected as approved repairers for Kia.

FIX AUTO UK ACHIEVES HIGHEST QUARTERLY REVENUE IN ITS HISTORY

Latest figures show that Q1 2019 was Fix Auto UK’s highest ever revenue quarter since its formation in 2005.

THE OWNERS OF FIX AUTO LEEDS REVEAL AMBITIOUS PLANS TO DEVELOP A NEW CITY CENTRE SITE

Fix Auto Leeds South has completed its relocation to a new 13,000sq ft site.

PERFECT PAINT JOINS FIX AUTO UK

Fix Auto UK has strengthened its network within London and the Home Counties with the addition of Perfect Paint in Sandhurst.

“IF IT WERE NOT FOR FIX AUTO UK, WE WOULDN’T BE HERE TODAY…”

Fix Auto Kettering have recently celebrated their 10 Year Anniversary with the Fix Auto UK network.

FIX AUTO UK’S RACING DRIVER JAC CONSTABLE CONTINUES HIS CONSISTENT WAYS…

Fix Auto UK’s racing driver Jac Constable maintained his fine start to the 2019 Radical SR3 Challenge Championship by recording two second placed finishes from three races at Snetterton last weekend.

FIX AUTO UK’S DOUBLE SUCCESS AT THE THE BRITISH BODYSHOP AWARDS

Two Fix Auto UK franchisees received awards during the 2019 British Bodyshop Awards held at the Intercontinental Hotel O2 in London on Thursday.

FIX NETWORK WORLD CELEBRATES THE POWER OF ONE AT 2019 GLOBAL CONFERENCE

Fix Network World celebrated its 2019 global conference at the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun with approximately 350 attendees from 14 countries

FIX AUTO STEVENAGE ADDS FORD TO ITS MANUFACTURER APPROVALS

Fix Auto Stevenage is pleased to announce it has received manufacturer approval status for Ford UK.

THE 2019 RACING SEASON IS OFF TO A FLYING START FOR FIX AUTO UK’S JAC CONSTABLE

Fix Auto UK’s racing driver Jac Constable got his 2019 season off to the best possible start when he stepped onto the podium while making his debut in the Radical SR3 Challenge Championship last weekend.

FIX AUTO UK CONTINUES ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH RACING DRIVER JAC CONSTABLE

Fix Auto UK is continuing its support of championship-winning racer Jac Constable as he moves to compete in the Radical SR3 Challenge Championship for the 2019 season.

FIX AUTO PERSHORE SHOWS SUPPORT OF NEW DRIFT RACING RECRUIT

Fix Auto Pershore announce support of one their newest recruits by sponsoring him to build a new drift car to enable him to compete in the highly competitive British Drift Car Championship.

FIX AUTO UK ACQUIRES A NEW REPAIR CENTRE IN DAVENTRY

Fix Auto UK is pleased to announce that it has acquired its first wholly owned independent repair centre.

A WIN FOR FIX AUTO DAGENHAM AT VOLVO CARS’ ANNUAL HIGH ACHIEVER AWARDS

Fix Auto Dagenham continue their award-winning ways after being named Best Newcomer by Volvo Car UK at the company’s Annual High Achiever Awards Ceremony last week.

MILLIONS OF HITS FOR FIX AUTO UK’S ARENACROSS SPONSORSHIP

Fix Auto UK’s bid to further raise its public profile through its sponsorship of the Arenacross Tour proved to be a resounding success with the audience spanning over 77 million people across the UK and abroad through a multitude of platforms.

FIX AUTO BUCKINGHAM CELEBRATES ITS 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH THE NETWORK

In recognition of their 10-year anniversary of being part of the Fix Auto UK network, Fix Auto Buckingham owner Richard Taylor has been presented with a commemorative plaque by Fix Auto UK’s Ian Pugh.

CARL BRABANDER APPOINTED HEAD OF GLOBAL FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT, FIX NETWORK WORLD

Brabander to lend strategic support to fuel franchise development as network of aftermarket brands continue on growth trajectory

FIX AUTO UK’S FRANCHISEES ADD TO THEIR MANUFACTURER APPROVALS

Two Fix Auto UK franchisees have successfully added three additional vehicle manufacturer approvals to the network’s portfolio.

MOTORCYCLE RACING HERO AND I’M A CELEBRITY WINNER CARL FOGARTY OPENS FIX AUTO WIGAN’S FIX & GO REPAIR CENTRE

Motorcycle racing legend and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here winner Carl Fogarty officially opened Fix Auto UK’s latest express repair facility Fix Auto Fix & Go Wigan on Wednesday.

FIX NETWORK WORLD ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF FIX AUTO MASTERS PROGRAM

Search for top technical talent within global Fix Auto network begins in the United Kingdom

FIX AUTO UK LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR ITS LEADING TECHNICIANS

Fix Auto UK is launching a nationwide search for three individuals with the skills to represent the country in the Fix Auto Masters Programme – the organisations’ global quest to find its leading M.E.T, panel and paint technicians.

FIX AUTO REDHILL IS THE FIRST FRANCHISEE TO JOIN THE FIX AUTO UK NETWORK IN 2019

Redhill Vehicle Body Repairs has joined Fix Auto UK and will operate as Fix Auto Redhill, becoming the first franchisee to join the network in 2019.

FIRST ROUND OF FIX AUTO UK SPONSORED ARENACROSS TOUR BREAKS BOX OFFICE RECORDS

The first two rounds of the Fix Auto UK sponsored Arenacross Tour proved to be a box-office sell out at The SSE Arena in Belfast last weekend with capacity crowds filling the arena on both nights.

FIX AUTO STEVENAGE RECEIVES THE NETWORK’S FIRST MANUFACTURER APPROVAL FOR McLAREN AUTOMOTIVE

Fix Auto Stevenage has become the first Fix Auto UK franchisee to receive the manufacturer approval status for McLaren Automotive, enabling the Hertfordshire repair centre to now repair McLarens valued at anything from £150,000 to over £1million

RELOCATION FOR FIX AUTO LEEDS

Three years after establishing Fix Auto Fix & Go Leeds, Sam and Stephen Smith are relocating the bodyshop to increase their repair capacity in the city.

FIX AUTO AND NOVUS GLASS ANNOUNCE ENTRY INTO SPAIN

Fix Network World announces that Fix Auto and NOVUS Glass have officialized plans to enter the Spanish automotive aftermarket market

DOUBLE FRANCHISEE SIGNING FOR FIX AUTO UK

While enjoying their recent National Conference, Fix Auto UK had another reason to celebrate as two new franchisees joined the network. Grimsby-based Wilson & Co and C&M Bodyshop Ltd of Coventry will now operate as Fix Auto Grimsby and Fix Auto Coventry respectively.

FIX AUTO UK PROMOTE MILLY BARTHOLOMEW TO MARKETING MANAGER

Milly Bartholomew has been promoted to the position of Fix Auto UK’s Marketing Manager in recognition of her work over the past 10 months.

FIX AUTO UK ANNOUNCES SECOND SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT IN TWO WEEKS

Fix Auto UK is lending its considerable support to Moto-Cirque, a ground-breaking live show that will take place up to three times a day at Motorcycle Live, NEC, Birmingham from the 17^th to the 25^th of November 2018.

FIX AUTO UK FRANCHISEE CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF NEW FLAGSHIP REPAIR CENTRE

Two years after Fix Auto UK franchisee Matthew Wright and fellow director Grant Ealey announced a major investment which saw them take over a third bodyshop and increase their footprint into Hertfordshire, they have completed their goal by officially opening a new flagship repair centre in the region.

FIX AUTO LUTON SHOW THE WAY AT THE 2018 FIX AUTO UK AWARDS CEREMONY

Fix Auto Luton and its co-owner Mo Givian are celebrating for the second time in three weeks after winning four major accolades during the 2018 Fix Auto UK National Conference Awards Ceremony.

FIX AUTO UK RE-ESTABLISHES ITSELF IN READING

Reading Accident Repairs co-owner Paul Carkett has fulfilled a long-held ambition to join Fix Auto UK.

FIX AUTO UK RETURNS TO THE AX ARENA FOR THE 2019 SERIES

Fix Auto UK is increasing its public profile by sponsoring Europe’s fastest-growing, all-action indoor motocross race series – The 2019 Arenacross Tour.

ANOTHER NIGHT OF CELEBRATION FOR FIX AUTO UK AS THE NETWORK CREATES A SLICE OF BODYSHOP HISTORY

Fix Auto UK proved to be an unbeatable force during the annual Bodyshop Magazine awards which took place at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham on Friday night.

FIX AUTO UK PARTNERS WITH INDUSTRY SPONSORS AND TOP FLIGHT SPEAKERS TO ‘SHOW THE WAY’ AT 2018 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Fix Auto UK is set to raise the repair industry’s corporate conference bar with a record number of delegates, sponsors and exhibitors signed-up to join its 2018 National Conference.

ALL CHANGE IN WEDNESBURY AS CENTRAL ACCIDENT REPAIRS TAKES OVER THE TERRITORY FOR FIX AUTO UK

Fix Auto UK recently demonstrated its strategy of having potential franchisees poised to join the network with Wednesbury-based Central Accident Repairs.

FIX AUTO UK CREATES ITS OWN ENGINEERING DIVISION IN A MOVE TO FURTHER ELEVATE THE NETWORK’S CAPABILITIES

Fix Auto UK’s service offering and capabilities is being elevated with the creation of its own in-house engineering division.

FIX AUTO UK’S PAUL SMITH PROMOTED TO HEAD OF KEY ACCOUNTS

Eleven months after joining Fix Auto UK, Key Account Manager Paul Smith has been promoted to Head of Key Accounts.

FIX AUTO UK SHOWS ITS INTENT WITH FIRST EVER INWARD INVESTMENT IN ITS OWN REPAIR CENTRE

Fix Auto UK has declared its intent to the vehicle repair industry after investing directly in one of its own franchisees.

FIX AUTO WIGAN ANNOUNCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEXT FIX & GO EXPRESS REPAIR CENTRE ON THE NETWORK

Fifteen months after joining Fix Auto UK, the owners of Fix Auto Wigan are preparing to open the network’s latest Fix & Go express repair facility.

FURTHER SUCCESS FOR FIX AUTO UK’S JAC CONSTABLE IN THE GINETTA GT4 SUPERCUP

Fix Auto UK’s racing driver Jac Constable has made more progress in the 2018 Ginetta GT4 Supercup Championship this weekend, with his second successive podium during a demanding and wet series of races at Snetterton Circuit.

FIX AUTO FORMS PARTERSHIP WITH NATIONAL WINDSCREENS TO ENSURE UK-WIDE ADAS RECALIBRATION SERVICE FOR FRANCHISEES

Fix Auto UK has forged a new partnership with National Windscreens to provide its repairers with instant access to the latest ADAS calibration systems.

FIX AUTO MALVERN DEVELOP THE NETWORK’S LATEST FIX & GO EXPRESS REPAIR CENTRE

Fix Auto Malvern has become the latest franchisee in the network to expand and open a Fix & Go express repair facility.

DOUBLE SUCCESS FOR FIX AUTO LUTON AS THEY ACHIEVE TWO NEW VEHICLE MANUFACTURER APPROVALS

Fix Auto Luton’s success continues with the network’s multi award-winning franchisee being awarded full vehicle manufacturer approval status for both Hyundai and Honda.

FIX AUTO UK ANNOUNCES ITS SIX-SPEAKER LINE-UP FOR ITS 2018 ‘SHOWING THE WAY’ NATIONAL CONFERENCE

From a SAS medal-winner and a cyber security expert, to the world of Formula 1 and one of the country’s leading marketers

FIX AUTO UK SIGNS CHELTENHAM REPAIRER

Fix Auto UK has made a move to increase its Midlands presence by signing K&R Vehicles Solutions Ltd to its network.

FIX AUTO UK SETS OFF ON THE REAL RALLY

Team Fix Auto UK lead the international procession of cars as the highly anticipated REAL Rally 2018 charity drive got underway from a sizzling hot Telford early this morning.

CHAMPIONSHIP BACK ON TRACK FOR FIX AUTO UK’S JAC CONSTABLE

Fix Auto UK’s racing driver Jac Constable has his 2018 Ginetta GT4 Supercup Championship firmly back on track after a thrilling weekend at Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire.

FIX AUTO UK IS GEARING UP FOR THE REAL RALLY

A team from Fix Auto UK’s head office, a host of seasoned franchiees and colleagues from overseas will be representing Fix Auto UK in the annual REAL Rally charity drive which gets underway on June 27.

FIX AUTO NOTTINGHAM REVEALS SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT PROGRAMME

Fix Auto Nottingham is the latest repair centre within Fix Auto UK’s network to invest a six-figure sum in order to further increase the number of services they can provide, as well as future-proof the business.

FIX AUTO DEEPCUT CELEBRATES MAJOR MILESTONE

It’s celebration time for Fix Auto Deepcut as the repairer has reached its 40^th birthday.

FIX AUTO UK EXTENDS ITS EAST COAST COVERAGE

Fix Auto UK has secured the signing of Suffolk-based Patterson Accident Repairs, a move that ensures further representation for the network on the east coast

FIX AUTO UK EXPANDS ITS HEAD OFFICE TEAM WITH A NEW APPOINTMENT IN KEY ACCOUNTS

Fix Auto UK has appointed Mark Bushell as Key Accounts Manager, a role which supports the network in the insurance side of the operation.

FIX AUTO AND NOVUS GLASS ANNOUNCE PLANS TO ENTER IRISH COLLISION AND GLASS MARKET

Fix Auto World announces team of operators Jonathan Penny and Denis Dineen and plans for brands in Ireland at IBIS Ireland 2018 Forum

FIX AUTO DAGENHAM WIN CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD FOR SECOND SUCCESSIVE YEAR

Fix Auto Dagenham were once again crowned award winners for the Fix Auto UK network after winning the Gallagher Bassett Customer Service Award during last night’s British Bodyshop Awards for the second successive year.

FIX AUTO UK’S REGIONAL OPERATIONS TEAM LEAD THE WAY WITH GDPR AS ITS INTRODUCTION DEADLINE APPROACHES

With the May 25^th deadline for the new General Data Protection Regulation fast approaching, Fix Auto UK’s Regional Operations Team are leading by example after successfully studying to become the network’s first “GDPR Champions”

DOUBLE CELEBRATIONS FOR FIX AUTO UK AS TWO FRANCHISEES CELEBRATE THEIR 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES

“If we hadn’t joined a decade ago, we wouldn’t be here today…” a sentiment echoed by Fix Auto Birmingham North’s owner Parwinder Dhutty and his Fix Auto Sutton-in-Ashfield counterpart Steve Cook, as both businesses celebrate their 10^th anniversaries since joining the network

FIX AUTO WORLD WELCOMES STUART FAID TO THE ROLE OF REGIONAL HEAD OF BUSINESS, ASIA-PACIFIC REGION

Latest strategic hire for the organization as collision repair and auto glass brands Fix Auto and NOVUS Glass continue on their growth trajectory in China, Australia and New Zealand

FIX AUTO UK LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE ESTIMATING SERVICE

Fix Auto UK has launched a new online platform enabling retail customers to request an estimate for repairing their vehicle straight from their smartphone.

FIX AUTO PENZANCE BECOMES THE LATEST FRANCHISEE TO REVEAL A MAJOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME

Fix Auto Penzance has announced a major investment programme that will see Fix Auto UK’s most southerly repair centre double in size.

RUBY ANNIVERSARY FOR RICHARD AS INDUSTRY FAVOURITE CELEBRATES 40 YEARS WITH FAMILY BUSINESS

Fix Auto Oswestry’s Richard Edwards is celebrating a major milestone this week… 40 years of working for the Hitch family

FIX AUTO UK INCREASES ITS FOOTPRINT ON THE SOUTH COAST

Fix Auto has increased its UK coverage by bringing St Leonards Motor Bodyshop And Accident Repair Centre into the network, a move that ensures further representation on the south coast

HARRY DHANJAL JOINS FIX AUTO WORLD AS GLOBAL STRATEGIC DEVELOPER

David Lingham, Head of Business for Fix Auto World announces the appointment of Harry Dhanjal to the role of Global Strategic Developer

FIX AUTO UK STRENGTHENS ITS REGIONAL OPERATIONS TEAM

Fix Auto UK has strengthened its Regional Operations Team with the appointment of Neil Reader

FIX AUTO UK BECOMES THE TITLE SPONSOR FOR CHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING RACER

Fix Auto UK has increased its support of racing driver Jac Constable – by becoming the drivers’ title sponsor just five months after he won the 2017 Ginetta GT4 SuperCup AM Class Championship in his first season as part of the series

FIX AUTO UK WELCOMES FIX AUTO LIVERPOOL TO THE NETWORK

Fix Auto UK’s growth continues with the network adding a third new franchisee in less than six weeks with Crossleys Accident Repair Centre joining. They will now operate as Fix Auto Liverpool.

FIX AUTO FIX & GO ISLE OF WIGHT OPENS FOR BUSINESS

Fix Auto UK is pleased to announce Fix Auto Fix & Go Isle of Wight is now fully operational

FIX AUTO NORTHWOOD JOINS THE FIX AUTO UK NETWORK

Fix Auto UK has further increased its position in the capital following the news that Northwood Coachworks has joined the network as Fix Auto Northwood

FIX AUTO MANCHESTER EAST CELEBRATES ITS 10th ANNIVERSARY WITH THE NETWORK

Fix Auto Manchester East has become the latest franchisee to receive a commemorative plaque by Fix Auto UK’s Ian Pugh to celebrate 10 years of being part of the network

FIX AUTO WORLD ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

David Marshall and Robert Hattem join Board of Directors to help Fix Auto World’s brands maintain upward momentum and pursue development opportunities

FIX AUTO UK CREATES NEW SUPPORT FUNCTION TO GUIDE ITS FRANCHISEES THROUGH GDPR

Fix Auto UK has taken a market leading initiative to ensure its repair centres are geared-up ahead of the introduction of the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

FIX AUTO UK ACCELERATES ITS PRESENCE IN THE MOTORSPORT ARENA

Fix Auto UK’s brand profile continues to fly high after the network sponsors the hi-octane Power Maxed Arenacross UK Tour that gets underway at the Manchester Arena this weekend.

FIX AUTO CHINA ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH PEOPLE’S INSURANCE COMPANY OF CHINA

Fix Auto announces the signing of a partnership agreement between Fix Auto China and the People’s Insurance Company of China (PICC)

FIX AUTO WELLINGBOROUGH CELEBRATES ITS 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH THE NETWORK

Fix Auto Wellingborough’s Managing Director Kevin Gardiner has been presented with a commemorative plaque by Fix Auto UK’s Ian Pugh

FIX AUTO UK INCREASES ITS COVERAGE IN SOUTH WALES WITH A THIRD NEW APPOINTMENT IN SIX WEEKS

Fix Auto UK’s coverage in South Wales has been strengthened with the appointment of a third new franchisee in six weeks, taking the network’s annual repair capacity in the region to more than 7,000 vehicles

FIX AUTO PERTH OWNERS ADD SECOND FIX AUTO BODYSHOP TO THE NETWORK WITH FIX AUTO FIFE

Fix Auto UK is pleased to announce another addition to its bodyshop network in Scotland, through the opening of Fix Auto Fife

FIX AUTO FRANCHISEE TO OPEN THEIR THIRD SITE BY DEVELOPING A NEW BODYSHOP ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT

Exactly 12 months after opening their second bodyshop in Bournemouth, Fix Auto Portsmouth owners Terry and Chris Clemens are investing a further £260,000 to develop their third site

FIX AUTO UK STRENGTHENS ITS HEAD OFFICE TEAM WITH THREE NEW APPOINTMENTS

Fix Auto UK has strengthened its head office management team with a trio of new appointments

FIX AUTO UK CELEBRATES ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE

A record-number of franchisees, guests from leading insurance companies and suppliers to the vehicle repair sector were left in no doubt as to how Fix Auto UK is ‘Driving Forward’ during the network’s annual National Conference

“Promising apprenticeship candidates” attend Fix Auto Loughborough open evening

Fix Auto Loughborough welcomed 23 local students and their parents, 13 suppliers and two training providers to their Loughborough bodyshop for a successful Industry Showcase Event on Thursday, October 12^th

FIX AUTO GOOLE JOINS THE FIX AUTO UK NETWORK

Fix Auto UK has increased its presence on the east coast of England, with AK Bodyshop Ltd joining the network as Fix Auto Goole

NOVUS GLASS TAKES TOP RANKING FOR CONSUMER AUTOMOTIVE FRANCHISE BRAND

Fix Auto World is proud to announce that US business publication Entrepreneur magazine has recognized NOVUS Glass, its automotive glass brand, as a top global brand in their first-ever Top Franchise Brands list

FIX AUTO UK-SPONSORED JAC CONSTABLE SECURES GINETTA GT4 SUPERCUP CHAMPIONSHIP WIN

Fix Auto UK-sponsored racing driver Jac Constable has won the 2017 Ginetta GT4 SuperCup AM Class Championship after a successful final weekend of the championship at Brands Hatch

FIX AUTO UK CELEBRATES ANOTHER BODYSHOP AWARDS HAT-TRICK

Fix Auto UK is celebrating again after collecting three awards during the 2017 Bodyshop Awards, hosted by Bodyshop Magazine on Friday night at Birmingham’s Hilton Metropole Hotel

FIX AUTO ACCELERATES IN SOUTH WALES WITH TWO NEW FRANCHISEES

Fix Auto UK continues its ‘Driving Forward’ growth strategy in South Wales following the appointment of two new franchisees

JEFFREY LIEBERMAN APPOINTED VICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL AFFAIRS & GENERAL COUNSEL FOR FIX AUTO WORLD

Dan Hogg, Chief Financial Officer for Fix Auto World, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Lieberman to the role of Vice President, Legal Affairs & General Counsel for Fix Auto World.

FIX AUTO PERSHORE JOINS THE NETWORK

Fix Auto UK has welcomed Worcestershire-based Carsmetix to the network, with the bodyshop now operating as Fix Auto Pershore

FIX AUTO UK-BACKED JAC CONSTABLE EDGES CLOSER TO GINETTA GT4 SUPERCUP CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

Fix Auto UK-sponsored driver Jac Constable has moved another step closer to securing the 2017 Ginetta GT4 SuperCup AM Class Championship, after two wins at Silverstone

FIX AUTO LOUGHBOROUGH WELCOMES LOCAL MP NICKY MORGAN

Fix Auto Loughborough were pleased to welcome Member of Parliament for Loughborough, Nicky Morgan, to their recently opened Fix & Go site for a tour of the facility

FIX AUTO FOREST HILL JOINS THE NETWORK

Fix Auto UK is pleased to announce it has further increased its presence in London with the addition of JS Coachworks to the network.

FIX AUTO LOUGHBOROUGH OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE WORLD…

Fix & Go Loughborough, the newest express repair centre in the Fix Auto network, has opened its doors to the world… thanks to an innovative investment by its owner Paul Smith

FIX AUTO UK-BACKED JAC CONSTABLE EXTENDS GINETTA GT4 SUPERCUP LEAD AT ROCKINGHAM

Fix Auto UK-sponsored driver Jac Constable extended his lead at the top of the Ginetta GT4 SuperCup Am Class Championship to 73 points after three successful races at Rockingham raceway

FIX AUTO COALVILLE ANNOUNCES EXPANSION PLANS

Fix Auto Coalville owner Carl Billett is the latest business within the Fix Auto UK network to reveal plans to invest and further develop his repair centre to create additional repair capacity for his insurer customers

FIX AUTO WELCOMES FIX AUTO NEWBURY TO THE NETWORK

Headley Bodyshop Ltd has joined the Fix Auto UK network and will now operate as Fix Auto Newbury

FULL LINE UP OF SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR FIX AUTO UK’S NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Fix Auto UK has revealed the final line up of guest speakers for its ‘Driving Forward’ 2017 National Conference

TOP MARKS FOR FIX AUTO UK’S ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM

The Fix Auto UK network’s thirst for learning has become evident following the introduction of its free-to-all online learning portal service introduced six months ago

FIX AUTO INVERNESS OPENS FOR BUSINESS

Fix Auto UK has expanded in Scotland with the opening of a new £1 million repair centre – Fix Auto Inverness

SECOND MAJOR INDUSTRY AWARD WIN FOR FIX AUTO DAGENHAM IN 2017

Fix Auto Dagenham has been named as the Motor Trader Bodyshop of the Year – securing the business its second major industry award of 2017

FIX AUTO UK APPOINTS STEVE THOMPSON AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Fix Auto UK has appointed Steve Thompson of Industry Insights as a non-executive director with immediate effect.

FIX AUTO HARLOW JOINS THE NETWORK

Fix Auto UK is delighted to announce Bodytech Repair Centre Ltd has joined the network and will now operate as Fix Auto Harlow

APPRENTICE SUCCESS FOR FIX AUTO DEEPCUT

Two years after first walking into the Fix Auto Deepcut repair centre and boldly asking for a job, Scott Packer has successfully completed his apprenticeship

FIX AUTO NEWCASTLE JOINS THE NETWORK

Fix Auto UK is delighted to announce that Newcastle Accident Repair Centre has joined the network and will now operate as Fix Auto Newcastle

FIX AUTO FIX & GO LOUGHBOROUGH OPENS FOR BUSINESS

It has been 18 months in the planning and nine in the making but Fix Auto UK’s latest Fix & Go express repair facility is now fully operational and open for business

CHARITY DRIVE SUCCESS FROM FIRST EUROPEAN ADVENTURE

Fix Auto Deepcut’s professional HGV driver Mark Lee has raised more than £2,500 for charity by venturing abroad for the first time ever on an epic driving expedition

FIX AUTO HUNTINGDON IS NOW FULLY OPERATIONAL FOLLOWING ARSON ATTACK

Just nine months after arsonists destroyed the original Fix Auto Huntingdon bodyshop, the business’ owner Phil Whitaker has officially declared his brand new, replacement 24,000 sq ft repair centre is now fully operational

FIX AUTO WORLD ANNOUNCES PLANS TO REGAIN RIGHTS TO FIX AUTO TRADEMARK IN THE US

Steve Leal, President of Fix Auto World and owner of the Fix Auto trademark globally announces the network’s plans to regain the rights to the Fix Auto trademark in the US

FIX AUTO ANNOUNCES TWO HIGH PROFILE SPEAKERS FOR ITS OCTOBER ‘DRIVING FORWARD’ CONFERENCE

Fix Auto UK has announced the first two speakers for its 2017 UK National Conference

FIX AUTO WORLD APPOINTS GRAHAM KRESFELDER, GLOBAL STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT

Fix Auto World strategic hire to help support the network’s global growth and expansion

A CLEAN SWEEP OF VICTORIES AT CROFT CIRCUIT FOR FIX AUTO UK-BACKED JAC CONSTABLE

Fix Auto UK-backed driver Jac Constable has moved to within seven points of the top of the Ginetta GT4 Supercup Championship in the AM Class

FIX AUTO WREXHAM MOVES TO NEW 11,000 SQ FT SITE

Fix Auto Wrexham has completed its relocation and is now fully operational at a new site on the Wrexham Industrial Estate

FIX AUTO WORLD ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF ACQUISITION OF GLOBAL RIGHTS OF NOVUS GLASS AND RELATED BRANDS

Fix Auto World President and CEO Steve Leal announces the closing of the transaction to acquire the global rights of 11 automotive aftermarket companies, including NOVUS Glass and Speedy Glass USA

FIX AUTO FIVE TAKE ON REAL RALLY CHARITY CHALLENGE

Five teams will be flying the Fix Auto UK flag during the three-day REAL Rally charity challenge which gets underway later this week

FIX AUTO WELCOMES S&D POLLITT LTD AS FIX AUTO WIGAN

Fix Auto UK has announced that S&D Pollitt Ltd has joined the network as Fix Auto Wigan

FIX AUTO NETWORK TRIUMPHS AT THE BRITISH BODYSHOP AWARDS

The 2017 British Bodyshop Awards proved to be a successful evening for Fix Auto UK, with the network’s bodyshops being presented with four awards during the prestigious event

FIX AUTO STOKE-ON-TRENT CELEBRATES AS IT WINS MODERN CLAIMS AWARDS BODYSHOP OF THE YEAR

Fix Auto Stoke-on-Trent has been named as the 2017 Modern Claims Awards Bodyshop of the Year.

FIX AUTO UK SPONSORS CATERHAM GRADUATES CHAMPIONSHIP

Fix Auto UK’s drive to raise its national profile has again stepped up a gear with the network sponsoring the Caterham Graduates Championship

FIX AUTO STRENGTHENS IN LONDON AGAIN AS NORTHWOOD COACHWORKS OPENS A NEW SITE TO BECOME FIX AUTO WATFORD

Fix Auto UK’s growth inside the M25 motorway has continued, with the business announcing that Northwood Coachworks has joined the network

FIX AUTO CHINA GLOBAL DRP FORUM HOSTS SIGNATURE OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN AIA CANADA AND CAMRA

Fix Auto World is pleased to announce its attendance at Fix Auto China’s first Global Direct Repair Program (DRP) Forum

MICHAEL McLAREN JOINS FIX AUTO UK AS REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

Fix Auto UK is pleased to announce that Michael McLaren has joined its team as Regional Operational Manager for Scotland, the north of England and Northern Ireland

FIX AUTO WORLD ACQUIRES GLOBAL RIGHTS TO NOVUS GLASS AND OTHER AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET COMPANIES

Fix Auto continues to pave the way for horizontal integration through acquisition of global rights to 11 glass and automotive aftermarket companies

FIX AUTO UK SPONSORS EXCITING TEENAGE RACE ACE IN MICHELIN GINETTA GT4 SUPERCUP CHAMPIONSHIP

Fix Auto UK has signed a new sponsorship agreement with one of the country’s most exciting young racing drivers.

FIX AUTO WELCOMES AUTO SPHERE AS FIX AUTO EDINBURGH CENTRAL

Fix Auto UK has announced that Auto Sphere Body Repairs Ltd in Edinburgh has joined the network as Fix Auto Edinburgh Central

FIX AUTO UK SIGNS EXTENDED AGREEMENT WITH CO-OP INSURANCE

Fix Auto UK has announced that it has signed a new contract with Co-op Insurance, in a move that will see the network more than double the number of its bodyshops who carry out repairs for the insurer

FIX AUTO CROYDON’S GRAND DESIGN DOUBLES PRODUCTION AND PAVES THE WAY FOR AN INDUSTRY-LEADING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Fix Auto Croydon has successfully completed the first of a two-phase multi million-pound investment programme

FIX AUTO WREXHAM ANNOUNCES RELOCATION PLAN TO DOUBLE CAPACITY

Fix Auto Wrexham have revealed plans to relocate into a brand new bodyshop that is double the size of their existing repair centre

FIX AUTO BARNSLEY ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT PLAN TO DOUBLE CAPACITY

Fix Auto Barnsley is the latest franchisee within the Fix Auto network to reveal investment plans that will double the size of its production capacity

FIX AUTO WORLD APPOINTS CARL BRABANDER TO VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

David Lingham, Head of Business for Fix Auto World, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carl Brabander as Vice President of Marketing for Fix Auto World

FIX AUTO UK SPONSORS MAZDA SUPERCUP CHAMPIONSHIP

Fix Auto UK has increased its involvement in grass roots motor racing by sponsoring the Masters Series within the British Racing and Sports Car Club’s 2017 Mazda MX-5 SuperCup

FIX AUTO UK NAMED AS THE LATEST ORGANISATION TO BECOME A PLATINUM PARTNER TO AUTORAISE CHARITY

Fix Auto UK is the latest key organisation within the vehicle repair sector to be named as a Platinum Partner of AutoRaise

BIGGER AND BETTER FIX AUTO HUNTINGDON ON COURSE TO RISE FROM THE ASHES OF ARSON ATTACK

Work has intensified as Fix Auto Huntingdon owner Phil Whitaker continues to drive ahead with his plans to open a completely new repair centre nearly three times the size of his bodyshop

FIX AUTO PETERSFIELD CELEBRATES AFTER BECOMING THE LATEST FRANCHISEE TO MARK ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY MILESTONE

Fix Auto Petersfield is the toast of Fix Auto UK’s network after becoming the latest franchisee to celebrate a decade with the bodyshop group

FIX AUTO ENDS 2016 ON A HIGH AS IT FURTHER STRENGTHENS ITS LONDON SOLUTION

Fix Auto UK’s growth has continued right through to the close of 2016 as the network announced yet another new franchisee, in a move that has further strengthened its inner M25 network solution

FIX AUTO WORLD RESTRUCTURES FOR SCALABLE GROWTH

David Lingham promoted to Head of Business of Fix Auto World

FIX AUTO UK ANNOUNCES FIVE NEW FRANCHISEES TO ENHANCE SCOTLAND COVERAGE

Fix Auto has announced that it has taken another significant step to develop its UK coverage by doubling its presence in Scotland after signing five new franchisees in a single day

FIX AUTO SLOUGH’S CHRISTMAS GIFT TO LOCAL CHARITY

Santa will certainly be delivering his presents in style this Christmas, thanks to the charitable exploits of Fix Auto Slough owner Ranjit Gill and his team

FIX AUTO UK SELECTED AS AN OFFICIAL REPAIR NETWORK FOR LV=

Fix Auto UK is pleased to announce that it has further strengthened its portfolio of motor insurance clients after being selected as an approved repairer for LV= Insurance

FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR FIX AUTO FIX & GO BOURNEMOUTH

A new Fix Auto Fix & Go site is now fully operational in Bournemouth – little over three months after the owners of Fix Auto Portsmouth revealed their plans to develop the network’s latest express repair centre

FIX AUTO UK CONFERENCE FUNDRAISER GENERATES £5,000 FOR AUTORAISE

Thanks to the generosity of guests who attended its recent National Conference, Fix Auto UK has proudly handed over a cheque for £5,000 to AutoRaise

FIX AUTO UK LAUNCHES ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM TO ITS ENTIRE BODYSHOP NETWORK

The bodyshop network has revealed it is rolling out a sophisticated online learning platform to every team member within its 83 franchise sites

FIX AUTO FRANCHISEE ADDS THIRD BODYSHOP IN HERTFORD

Matthew Wright, owner of two Fix Auto bodyshops, and fellow director Grant Ealey, have added a third site to their portfolio by taking over Marshall Panel Craft of Hertford

FIX AUTO BODYSHOPS WIN TRIPLE CROWN AT THE HOME OF ENGLISH RUGBY

The Fix Auto Network became the toast of the accident repair industry after winning three major honours during the annual Bodyshop Awards staged by Bodyshop Magazine

FIX AUTO UK REVEALS FINAL LINE-UP FOR ITS SELL OUT 2016 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Fix Auto bodyshops, insurer clients, sponsor partners and insurer guests are in for a three-day feast when the network’s aptly entitled Achieving Peak Performance 2016 National Conference gets underway in under three weeks

FIX AUTO HUNTINGDON BACK REPAIRING CARS JUST DAYS AFTER ARSON ATTACK

“It’s business as usual.” That’s the defiant message from the owner of three Fix Auto bodyshops Phil Whitaker just four days after arsonists completely destroyed his Fix Auto Huntingdon bodyshop last weekend

FIX AUTO LOUGHBOROUGH OWNER ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR NEW FIX & GO SITE

Fix Auto Loughborough owner and industry consultant Paul Smith is the latest franchisee in Fix Auto UK’s network to invest significantly to develop a state-of-the-art Fix Auto Fix & Go express repair facility

FIX AUTO DAGENHAM’S DOUBLE DELIGHT AS IT CELEBRATES TWO PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS AWARDS

Fix Auto Dagenham became the toast of its local community after becoming a double-winning operation at a recent local business awards ceremony

TWO NEW FRANCHISEES HELP FIX AUTO STRENGTHEN ITS SCOTLAND COVERAGE

Fix Auto UK’s coverage in Scotland and North West England has stepped up a gear with the appointment of two new franchisees

FIX AUTO WORLD ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NICK SPIERS, INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

David Lingham, Global Strategic Development for Fix Auto World is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Spiers as International Operations Manager for Fix Auto World

FIX AUTO WORLD WELCOMES BEN PUGH, INTERNATIONAL BRAND MANAGER

Carl Brabander, Vice President of Marketing for Fix Auto World is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Pugh as International Brand Manager for Fix Auto World

FIX AUTO PLYMOUTH OWNER OPENS A FIX & GO SITE IN PAIGNTON

Daryll Cain, owner of Fix Auto Plymouth, has opened his second bodyshop in the seaside town of Paignton in the South West of England

FIX AUTO UK MAKES ‘ROYAL’ APPOINTMENT AS ANOTHER MIDLANDS-BASED BUSINESS JOINS THE NETWORK

Fix Auto UK has strengthened its position in the Midlands with the appointment of Car Care of Kings Norton, Birmingham

TREBLE VISION AS FIX AUTO MAIDSTONE RELOCATES WITH £500,000 INVESTMENT

Fix Auto Maidstone is the latest Fix Auto franchisee to reveal a significant investment programme which will enable the business to treble its express repair workshop capacity and double its workforce

FIX AUTO PORTSMOUTH OWNERS EXPAND INTO BOURNEMOUTH

Fix Auto UK will increase its South Coast presence after one of its franchisees announced plans to develop a brand new state-of-the-art body shop in the seaside town of Bournemouth

FIX AUTO FIX & GO HEREFORD OPENS FOR BUSINESS

A Fix & Go express repair centre is operational in Hereford, just four months after owner Steve Peart added Fix Auto Hereford to his portfolio of traditional and express bodyshops

FIX AUTO LOUGHBOROUGH SPONSORS RACE ACE IN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Fix Auto network’s presence on the national motor racing scene has moved up a gear – after Fix Auto Loughborough agreed to sponsor a Mazda MX5 in the high-profile BRSCC Supercup Series

FIX AUTO FURTHER STRENGTHENS ITS OPERATIONS TEAM BY APPOINTING AWARD-WINNING MARTIN WILLIS

Fix Auto UK has further strengthened its Regional Operations team following the appointment of Martin Willis, the current Bodyshop Magazine Bodyshop Manager of the Year

FIX AUTO ROCHDALE OPENS FIX & GO EXPRESS REPAIR FACILITY

Phil and Wendy Ewbank, owners of Fix Auto Rochdale, have declared their new Fix Auto Fix & Go express repair facility officially open.

CHELMSFORD ACCIDENT REPAIR SPECIALISTS JOINS FIX AUTO NETWORK

Fix Auto UK’s national expansion has continued as Essex-based Chelmsford Accident Repair Specialists became the latest independent repairer to join the network.

FIX AUTO LOUGHBOROUGH RECEIVES VAUXHALL’S SEAL OF APPROVAL

Fix Auto Loughborough has added Vauxhall to its already impressive portfolio of vehicle manufacturer approvals after successfully passing the approval assessment

FIX AUTO EDINBURGH WEST COMPLETES MAJOR EXPANSION

Fix Auto Edinburgh West has completed a major new development to double the size of its production facilities

FIX AUTO ROCHDALE’S DELIGHT AS IT CELEBRATES A DECADE IN THE NETWORK

Fix Auto Rochdale has become the eighth franchisee to join the network’s 10^th Anniversary Club.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD TO BE GUEST SPEAKER DURING FIX AUTO UK’S NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Fix Auto UK has signed one of the greatest leaders in world sport, with a proven track record of Achieving Peak Performance, as the headline speaker for its two-day National Conference this October

HAT-TRICK FOR FIX AUTO BODYSHOPS AS NETWORK ONCE AGAIN CELEBRATES AT BRITISH BODYSHOP AWARDS

The annual British Bodyshop Awards provided another award-winning evening for Fix Auto UK, with the network being presented with three accolades during the prestigious event.

FIRST CLASS HONOURS FOR FIX AUTO AFTER OFFERING LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT COURSE TO ITS NETWORK

Almost 60 delegates representing Fix Auto franchisees from across the country will soon be heading back to the classroom after enrolling on an Institute of Leadership and Management – or ILM – programme

FIX AUTO UK ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH AXA INSURANCE

Fix Auto UK’s portfolio of working partnerships with the country’s leading car insurers has been further strengthened with the announcement of a new national agreement

LUTON-BASED MICHAEL G MOTORS JOINS FIX AUTO UK

Michael G Motors of Luton has become the latest addition to Fix Auto UK’s network and will now operate as Fix Auto Luton

FIX AUTO SIGNS A FURTHER LONG TERM AGREEMENT WITH COVÉA INSURANCE

Fix Auto UK’s partnership with Covéa Insurance has been cemented after it signed a new three-year agreement to repair vehicles for the insurer

FIX AUTO BIRMINGHAM EAST BECOMES THE TOAST OF THE CITY’S COLLEGE AWARDS

Fix Auto Birmingham East became the toast of the second city’s college awards aimed at rewarding high-achieving apprentices

HULL-BASED ‘THE PAINT & BODY SHOP’ JOINS THE FIX AUTO NETWORK

Fix Auto UK has welcomed the latest addition to its network with the appointment of The Paint and Bodyshop of Hull

FIX AUTO BIRMINGHAM EAST APPRENTICE NAMED AS A FINALIST IN MAJOR TRAINING AWARD

An apprentice paint technician from Fix Auto Birmingham East has been named as a finalist for a major regional training award

FIX AUTO ROCHDALE OWNER INTERVIEWED ON NATIONAL NEWS

Fix Auto Rochdale owner Phil Ewbank was interviewed by local and national news organisations this week

CLASSIC MINI OFF TO SUCCESSFUL START

The classic 1963 Mini Cooper driven by Phil Harris, the principal at Harris & Co Accountants

IT’S FIX & GO FOR FIX AUTO MID DEVON

The team at Fix Auto Mid Devon have opened the network’s fourth Fix & Go centre after transforming a building directly opposite their existing award-winning Crediton bodyshop

FIX AUTO FRANCHISEE STEVE PEART MOVES OVER THE BORDER AND TAKES OVER HEREFORD BODYSHOP

The owner of five bodyshops in South Wales has added a sixth site to his portfolio, by taking over Cavanaghs Ltd in Hereford

FIX AUTO ROCHDALE ANNOUNCES MAJOR EXPANSION PLANS

The owners of Fix Auto Rochdale have unveiled an ambitious £1million investment to develop additional repair capacity, in order to cater for a growing customer base and reflecting growing ‘confidence in the economy’

FIX AUTO UK ENGAGES WITH COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT TO STRENGTHEN ITS NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS

Fix Auto UK is working to strengthen its close connection with its franchisees after recruiting the consultancy services of communications expert and former regional communications manager for McDonald’s UK

FIX AUTO UK SECURES PARTNERSHIP WITH RSA GROUP

Fix Auto UK has secured a new national agreement to provide motor repair services to one of the country’s top 10 motor insurers

FIX AUTO UK FORMS STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Fix Auto UK has announced a strategic alliance with consultancy-business Industry Insights Limited

FIX AUTO NETWORK COMES TOGETHER TO SUPPORT TUNISIAN TERRORIST ATTACK VICTIM

Staff at Fix Auto Pontypridd and the generosity of guests at Fix Auto UK’s National Conference have brought early Christmas cheer to Matthew James

SIX MORE BODYSHOPS CELEBRATE 10 YEARS WITH FIX AUTO

Fix Auto UK’s 10^th anniversary celebrations have continued, with the network honouring six further franchisees that joined the then fledgling network a decade ago

FIX AUTO UK APPOINTS MARK HUTCHINS AS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Fix Auto UK’s ambitious plans to further develop and nurture its ever-growing network of independently owned repair bodyshops has received a major boost

ANOTHER NIGHT OF CELEBRATION FOR FIX AUTO UK

For the third successive year Fix Auto UK experienced the sweet taste of success during the prestigious Bodyshop Magazine Bodyshop of the Year Awards

FIX AUTO UK CONFERENCE SELLS OUT FOR SECOND SUCCESSIVE YEAR

Fix Auto UK’s 2015 National Conference, which kicks off at St George’s Park near Burton-Upon-Trent next month

FIX AUTO UK SUPPORTS CLASSIC RALLY CAR

Fix Auto UK, the UK’s leading vehicle repair network, is lending its support to a classic Mini Cooper that will compete in the 2016 Mintex MSA British Historic Rally Championship

FIX AUTO UK HAS CAUSE TO CELEBRATE AS TWO FINALISTS ARE NAMED IN BODYSHOP AWARDS 2015

DAGENHAM’S DELIGHT AS IT CELEBRATES A DECADE WITH FIX AUTO UK

FIX AUTO UK’S GROWTH CONTINUES AS THE NETWORK INCREASES ITS NORTH WEST PRESENCE

‘FORWARD’-THINKING BODYSHOP JOINS FIX AUTO UK NETWORK

FIX AUTO EXPANDS EAST MIDLANDS PRESENCE WITH APPOINTMENT OF FIX AUTO DERBY

BRITISH BODYSHOP AWARDS BRINGS ANOTHER NIGHT OF CELEBRATION FOR FIX AUTO UK

ALDON COACHWORKS JOINS AS FIX AUTO STRENGTHENS ITS NETWORK IN NORTH-WEST ENGLAND

SECOND FIX & GO FAST REPAIR BODYSHOP OPENS ITS DOORS IN SOUTH WALES

FIX AUTO OPENS BRAND NEW BODYSHOP IN WREXHAM