In the week that Fix Auto UK commemorated its official 20th Anniversary, The Group had further cause to celebrate another historical moment as apprentice Teagan Whiteman became the network’s first individual to be awarded with an Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) bursary.
The 19-year-old spray painter, who works at Fix Auto Newport, received the £1,500 during the IMI’s prestigious Annual Dinner and Awards held at the InterContinental Hotel in Park Lane, London, on Wednesday evening. The money is to be used to further help support Teagan’s on-going training.
Paying tribute to Teagan’s achievements to date, in presenting the bursary, The IMI’s Director of Membership and External Affairs Sarah Whiteside Jones, highlighted how she had excelled in the vehicle refinishing sector since leaving school, highlighted her recent medal-winning success in the WorldSkills UK Finals and also paid tribute to Teagan voluntarily embracing an Apprentice Ambassadorial role and actively promoting the career in young people.
Ian Pugh, Group Managing Director for the Advantage Group of Companies which encompasses Fix Auto UK, said: “This is yet another exceptionally proud moment for Fix Auto UK. Teagan is an exceptional and hugely talented young person. Being recognised by the IMI with this bursary is exceptional and greatly appreciated and is yet another first for The Group.”

Notes to Editors:
- Fix Auto UK is part of a global franchised network of more than 780 bodyshops.
- Fix Auto UK carries out more than 150,000 body repairs per year for leading motor insurance companies, fleets, and retail customers.
- Fix Auto UK, Lyndale House, Harcourt Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1WL. Tel: 0116 3265401.
- Fix Auto UK’s Portfolio of wholly owned repair centres comprises Fix Auto Daventry, Fix Auto Colwyn Bay, Fix Auto Barnsley, Fix Auto Crawley, Fix Auto Paignton, Fix Auto Liverpool South, Fix Auto Castleford, Fix Auto Newport, Fix Auto Henley-on-Thames, Fix Auto Blackpool and Fix Auto Edinburgh West. The Network also holds a majority shares in Fix Auto Goole and Fix Auto Cheltenham.
ABOUT FIX AUTO
Fix Auto Collision is part of the Fix Network which is Canada’s largest automotive aftermarket services provider. Celebrating more than 30 years of excellence, each Fix Auto Collision centre is owned and operated locally offering hassle-free care and services that return vehicles to their pre-collision luster and performance. With more than 285 locations in Canada and 675 points of service worldwide, Fix Auto Collision is the premier global body shop network. For more information, visit www.fixauto.com.
ABOUT FIX NETWORK
Fix Network is a global leader in the automotive aftermarket services sector, consisting of Fix Auto Collision, Fix Auto Service, NOVUS Glass, ProColor Collision, Speedy Auto Service, Speedy Glass USA and SRP brands. Our locally owned and operated collision, glass and mechanical repair facilities offer hassle-free vehicle care and services. Our company and our network continue to grow nationally and globally, thanks to a solid foundation based on entrepreneurship and innovation. With more than 2,000 points of service around the world, Fix Network is the premier global automotive aftermarket services solution. In the United States, Mondofix Inc. has granted an exclusive license to 79411 USA LLC to the Fix Auto Collision brand. For more information, visit www.fixnetwork.com.
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