Bodyshop Magazine

Bodyshop Magazine The UK's leading independent automotive accident repair magazine.

For more than 30 years, bodyshop magazine has worked towards and succeeded in becoming the collision repair industry’s leading monthly independent publication, which is mailed to a closely monitored ABC-audited circulation of industry leaders and decision makers. Each month the magazine is sent to individuals with the authority to invest. A digital interactive edition is available online along wit

h a host of regular extras. The annual bodyshop Awards proudly continues to be the highlight of the UK collision repair market calendar and includes the industry’s only independent awards programme as well as the 30 under 30: rising stars awards for emerging industry talent. You can find us on LinkedIn , Twitter and Instagram , or you can download our bodyshop app for free!

01/07/2024

OUR JULY ISSUE IS OUT NOW!

To download your FREE digital copy of the latest - the automotive trade magazine dedicated to the UK's industry - please visit https://www.bodyshopmag.com

You can also read the magazine and LIVE NEWS on the go by downloading our Bodyshop Magazine from Google Play or the App Store.

This month's issue is packed with technical insights into , interviews with industry people, a review of the , and event updates, your favourite columnists, product reviews, and loads of repair sector news.

OUR JULY ISSUE IS OUT NOW!To download your FREE digital copy of the latest   - the automotive trade magazine dedicated t...
01/07/2024

OUR JULY ISSUE IS OUT NOW!

To download your FREE digital copy of the latest - the automotive trade magazine dedicated to the UK's industry - please visit https://www.bodyshopmag.com

You can also read the magazine and LIVE NEWS on the go by downloading our Bodyshop Magazine from Google Play or the App Store.

This month's issue is packed with technical insights into , interviews with industry people, a review of the , and event updates, your favourite columnists, product reviews, and loads of repair sector news.

Four of the UK's best young apprentice paint technicians are onsite at Remit Training's Automotive Academy in Derby toda...
19/06/2024

Four of the UK's best young apprentice paint technicians are onsite at Remit Training's Automotive Academy in Derby today, competing in the Powered by Vizion - Remit Apprentice Paint Technician of the Year category of the .

This final group of finalists battling it out today are:
-- Mark Barrett from Autocraft Group in Telford
-- Skye Coombs from DLG Auto Services in Aylesbury
-- David Lindert from Steer Automotive Group in Romford
-- Shakira Purchase from Foray Motor Group in Yeovil

Good luck from the team to all the competitors!

The winners will be announced live on stage during the on 19 September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in NEC Birmingham complex. https://www.bodyshopmag.com/bodyshop-awards-2024/ticketing/

Special thanks to Axalta, 3M and Prasco UK Ltd for their generosity in providing paint, consumables and panels for the competition; and to our esteemed Remit judges Paul Woodward, Arvinder Bhangra, Jamie Gardner, Maxine Boot and Nick Warwick.

Day 2 of the Bodyshop Awards 2024 practical assessments are under way at Remit Training's Automotive Academy in Derby.Th...
18/06/2024

Day 2 of the Bodyshop Awards 2024 practical assessments are under way at Remit Training's Automotive Academy in Derby.

The finalists taking part today are:
-- Oliver Bates, panel technician, Chartwell in Derby, who is competing in the Powered by Vizion - Remit Training Panel Technician of the Year category;
-- Grace Richards from Dick Lovett Group in Swindon and Kevin Clothier from Foray Motor Group in Yeovil - who are both competing in the Powered by Vizion Network - Remit Training Paint Technician of the Year category;
-- Jack Fisher from Brian Robson Coachworks, who is competing in the Powered by Vizion Network - Remit Training Apprentice Paint Technician of the Year category.

Good luck from to all the competitors!

The winners will be announced live on stage during the on 19 September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in The NEC complex. https://www.bodyshopmag.com/bodyshop-awards-2024/ticketing/

Special thanks to Axalta, 3M and Prasco UK Ltd for their generosity in providing paint, consumables and panels for the competition.

The Bodyshop Awards 2024 practical assessments are under way today at Remit Training's Automotive Academy in Derby.Today...
17/06/2024

The Bodyshop Awards 2024 practical assessments are under way today at Remit Training's Automotive Academy in Derby.

Today it's the turn of the senior and apprentice panel technicians who are competing in the Powered by Vizion - Remit Training Panel Technician and Apprentice Panel Technician of the Year 2024 categories.

This year's apprentice panel technician finalists are:
-- Belal Al haka from FMG Repair Services in Cardiff
-- Daniel Emm from Foray Motor Group in Andover
-- Alyssa Head from FMG Repair Services in Chelmsford
-- Albie Rowlett from Solus in Finchley

The 2024 senior technician finalists are:
-- Oliver Bates from Chartwell in Derby
-- Luke Finch from Solus in Park Royal
-- Ben Rook from Devonshire Motors
-- John Rottenbury from Foray Motor Group in Yeovil

The winners will be announced live on stage during the on 19 September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole at The NEC.

Thanks to Axalta, 3M and Prasco UK Ltd for their generosity in providing competition, paint, consumables and panels.

What a brilliant first day for the   team at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at The NEC, Birmingham.Loads of friendly v...
05/06/2024

What a brilliant first day for the team at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at The NEC, Birmingham.

Loads of friendly visitors on the Bodyshop Magazine Lounge (G18) where everyone is greeted with top-drawer coffee and a smile.

Next up we were involved in an important panel discussion in the Bodyshop Training Hub featuring three rising stars from the industry. Our thanks to Rosie Smith, Lucy Dent and Luke White for your insights and advice on how the bodyshop sector can connect with the growing workforce.

That was followed by our networking party powered by Core Diagnostics. Thank you Core Diagnostics, Automechanika UK and the Refinishing Crew for your support, and our thanks to the UK sector which turned out in force.

We will be back tomorrow on stand G18, so please drop by for a coffee and a chat with our friendly team, who are ready to talk all things . And the Refinishing Crew guys who stopped by with a question about ceramic coatings ... get in touch, we've found someone who can help.

See you all tomorrow in the Bodyshop Magazine Lounge!

JUNE ISSUE IS OUT NOW!To download your FREE digital copy of the latest   - the automotive trade magazine dedicated to th...
31/05/2024

JUNE ISSUE IS OUT NOW!

To download your FREE digital copy of the latest - the automotive trade magazine dedicated to the UK industry - please visit https://www.bodyshopmag.com

You can also read the magazine on the go by downloading our NEW and COMPLETELY FREE : https://www.bodyshopmag.com/get-the-bodyshop-app/

This month's issue is packed with insights into in motor vehicles and repair equipment, interviews with industry leaders and educators, articles on skills and training, event updates, your favourite columnists, product reviews, and repair sector news.

The   and   team and friends had a great night together with the global collision repair industry, which was out in forc...
22/05/2024

The and team and friends had a great night together with the global collision repair industry, which was out in force for the IBIS Global Summit 2024 networking dinner by the pool at the Sheraton Rhodes Resort in Greece.

The IBIS thought-leadership conference gets back under way tomorrow morning (Thursday, 23 May) at 09:30 when three international industry leaders take the stage to debate the challenges and opportunities that are shaping the global collision repair and insurance claims landscape.

To find out more about the 2024 series of IBIS conferences, please visit: https://ibisworldwide.com/ibis-2024-event-programme/

The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event ( ) is gearing up to return to the NEC in Birmingham on 5-6 June, and is offering bodys...
16/05/2024

The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event ( ) is gearing up to return to the NEC in Birmingham on 5-6 June, and is offering bodyshop professionals a wealth of deals and discounts from industry-leading exhibitors.

​The event will serve as a vital platform for bodyshop owners and technicians to explore the latest products and services while taking advantage of exclusive offers, enabling them to stay ahead of the curve.

Click this link to find out what's on offer: https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2024/news/ukgbe-unveils-deals-and-discounts-for-bodyshop-professionals/

Automechanika UK

The UKGBE is gearing up to return to the NEC on 5-6 June with a series of exclusive deals and discounts for bodyshop professionals.

Great first day at the IMI Skills competition at Morelli's Eyebox Training & Conference Centre in Coventry today. What a...
15/05/2024

Great first day at the IMI Skills competition at Morelli's Eyebox Training & Conference Centre in Coventry today. What a facility that is!

The national qualifier between the Body Repair and Refinishing apprentices continues at Eyebox until Friday with six competitors each day in each of the two categories battling for the chance to go through to the UK national finals and, ultimately, WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

Good luck to all the competitors!

And thank you Morelli Group and Institute of the Motor Industry for inviting to witness the great work you're doing to help secure the future of our industry.

Glasurit 3M Car-O-Liner

Fix Auto Harlow was crowned Fix Auto UK’s Bodyshop of the Year during the network’s MOMENTUM-themed 2024 national confer...
09/05/2024

Fix Auto Harlow was crowned Fix Auto UK’s Bodyshop of the Year during the network’s MOMENTUM-themed 2024 national conference held tonight (9 May) at The Vox in the NEC Birmingham complex.

Presented in front of a record number of sponsors, 360-plus delegates, insurers and suppliers, the Harlow-based business celebrated in style as its presentation by the network’s commercial director Rob Pugh brought the curtain down on the gala event.

Read the full story here: https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2024/news/fix-auto-celebrates-as-curtain-falls-on-momentum-conference/

3M

Fix Auto celebrates as Fix Auto Harlow was crowned the UK network's Bodyshop of the Year during its 2024 Momentum national conference held Thursday, 9 May.

To download your FREE digital copy of   - the automotive trade magazine dedicated to the UK   industry - please visit: h...
01/05/2024

To download your FREE digital copy of - the automotive trade magazine dedicated to the UK industry - please visit: https://www.bodyshopmag.com

Another fantastic day today with the INDASA Abrasives UK team at the second INDASA Experience Roadshow of 2024. This tim...
25/04/2024

Another fantastic day today with the INDASA Abrasives UK team at the second INDASA Experience Roadshow of 2024. This time it was Sunderland College hosting at their very impressive accident repair training centre in the heart of the city. Thanks to Bill Milestone for welcoming and technicians from up and down the country.

INDASA gathered together some great partners to demonstrate products and equipment alongside its team of experts - including Carlisle Fluid Technologies; asTech - Driven by Repairify; KECO UK; and Static Solutions. They also donated two great prizes won by technicians - a DeVilbiss DV1S spray gun and an INDASA e-Series ProX Sander - plus goodie bags for all.

We LOVE this industry!Brilliant day out today in Derbyshire at Panel Match Car & Van Bodyshop Ltd's Big Bodyshop Breakfa...
20/04/2024

We LOVE this industry!

Brilliant day out today in Derbyshire at Panel Match Car & Van Bodyshop Ltd's Big Bodyshop Breakfast & Drive Out.

Shout out to Richard Vickery and the Panel Match team, who laid on some quality sausage, egg and bacon baps, and gathered bodyshop peeps from miles around for a meet and chat followed by a drive out into the Peak District.

Thanks for inviting , Rich. We caught up with lots of old friends and made plenty of new ones.

Refinishing Crew Repair and Refinish

The April 2024 issue of   is now LIVE and online at bodyshopmag.com ... and the print edition is on its way to current s...
02/04/2024

The April 2024 issue of is now LIVE and online at bodyshopmag.com ... and the print edition is on its way to current subscribers around the UK and beyond.

To download your FREE digital copy of this automotive trade magazine packed with the latest industry news and product updates, and reviews, and important articles covering and , please click here: https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=4c679fc5-f476-405c-8559-e67520709dc3

You can also read the magazine on the go by downloading our new and COMPLETELY FREE mobile app: https://www.bodyshopmag.com/get-the-bodyshop-app/

30/03/2024

Find out from Calum Phillips of PartsXchange what being named one of 's 30 Under 30: Rising Stars meant to him last year.

Then click the link below to nominate yourself or put forward a colleague for this year's in partnership with 3M.

Entries close tomorrow (SUNDAY, 31 MARCH) at midnight. Enter or nominate here: https://www.bodyshopmag.com/bodyshop-awards-2024/30-under-30-nominations/

It is REALLY SIMPLE and completely FREE! So nominate someone amazing who works in the sector or supply chain NOW!

29/03/2024
28/03/2024

Say hello to Shannon Kuchnir from Maldon Accident Repair Centre in Essex. Shannon is one of 's exceptional 30 Under 30: Rising Stars winners from last year.

Hear Shannon describe what winning meant for her personally and for her career, and click the link below to nominate yourself or put forward a colleague for this year's in partnership with 3M. All 30 winners will be celebrated live on stage on 19 September during the at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

Entries close this Sunday (31 MARCH), so enter today before it's too late: https://www.bodyshopmag.com/bodyshop-awards-2024/30-under-30-nominations/

It is REALLY SIMPLE and completely FREE! 😀

It's now or never! This is your last chance to enter  's   and  .⏲⏳  Entries close at midnight on Sunday (31 March) and ...
28/03/2024

It's now or never! This is your last chance to enter 's and .⏲⏳

Entries close at midnight on Sunday (31 March) and one thing is absolutely certain ... if you're not in it, you cannot win it!

Click here to enter today before it's too late:

-- 30 Under 30: Rising Stars: https://www.bodyshopmag.com/bodyshop-awards-2024/30-under-30-nominations/
-- Bodyshop Awards 2024: https://www.bodyshopmag.com/bodyshop-awards-2024/awards-nominations/

It's really SIMPLE to nominate yourself or someone else, and it's completely FREE! Just click the link, fill in a few contact details before Sunday night, and we'll do the rest. In April, the team will contact everyone who has been nominated and we will complete the Awards and 30 Under 30 assessment process during the summer.

All the finalists will be invited to the and prize-giving dinner on Thursday, 19 September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, where the winners will be celebrated live on stage.

27/03/2024

Luke White from EV Bodyshops in Enfield is one of 's standout 30 Under 30: Rising Stars from 2023.

Watch the video to hear from Luke about what picking up his trophy meant to him, and click the link below to nominate yourself or put forward a colleague for this year's 30 Under 30: Rising Stars in partnership with 3M.

Entries close at midnight on Sunday (31 MARCH), so enter today before it's too late: https://www.bodyshopmag.com/bodyshop-awards-2024/30-under-30-nominations/

All 30 winners will be celebrated live on stage on Thursday, 19 September during the at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

It's really simple to enter and completely FREE!

In April, after we have received all 30 Under 30 entries, the team will contact everyone who has been nominated and we will complete the 30 Under 30 and Awards process during the summer.



Axalta asTech - Driven by Repairify Vizion

Do you know someone who is a standout in their field within the UK accident repair sector and its supply chain? Maybe YO...
25/03/2024

Do you know someone who is a standout in their field within the UK accident repair sector and its supply chain? Maybe YOU are that talented individual? If you or they are 30 years old or younger, that great work needs to be recognised, so nominate them or yourself for 's 30 Under 30: Rising Stars 2024.

BUT DON'T WAIT! 🗓 ⏰

Nominations close this Sunday (March 31st). To enter, go here: https://www.bodyshopmag.com/bodyshop-awards-2024/30-under-30-nominations/ It's FREE and it couldn’t be simpler. Just follow the link and fill in a few basic details to get the ball rolling.

On top of that, maybe you operate the best bodyshop in the UK, or your apprentices and technicians are better than the rest. Perhaps you have an innovative new product, tool or other state-of-the-art repair technology. Then you should enter the !

Entries for the sector's oldest and most-coveted Awards programme will also close on March 31st, so visit https://www.bodyshopmag.com/bodyshop-awards-2024/awards-nominations/ to find out more and see all 18 categories available this year.

In April, the team at will contact everyone who has been nominated and will complete the Awards process during the summer, ahead of our and prize-giving dinner on Thursday, 19 September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, The NEC, Birmingham.

SEE YOU ALL THERE! 😀

22/03/2024

Meet Ashleigh Cox from Foray Motor Group in Yeovil - one of 's 30 Under 30: Rising Stars in 2023 and a true ambassador for all that is great about the UK sector.

Watch the video to hear from Ashleigh, and click the link below to nominate yourself or put forward a colleague for this year's in partnership with 3M. All the winners will be celebrated live on stage on 19 September during the at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

Entries close on 31st MARCH, so enter today before it's too late: https://www.bodyshopmag.com/bodyshop-awards-2024/30-under-30-nominations/ It's really easy and completely FREE! 😀

INDASA Abrasives UK's 2024 Experience Roadshow got off to a flying start yesterday with body repair and refinish technic...
15/03/2024

INDASA Abrasives UK's 2024 Experience Roadshow got off to a flying start yesterday with body repair and refinish technicians and business owners from across the UK descending on KECO UK's training centre in Peterborough.

was on hand for a fun and interactive day that provided product and technology end-users with behind-the-scenes insights and access to the technical experts from INDASA, Keco, Solutions and Masterflo-UK.

Next stop on the Roadshow calendar is Sunderland College on 25 April. Sign up for this free-to-attend event by clicking here: https://7tpx98oq0xc.typeform.com/to/PeRvjakx?

Happy   from everybody at  ! Today, we celebrate the incredible women who help make the   sector the vibrant and innovat...
08/03/2024

Happy from everybody at ! Today, we celebrate the incredible women who help make the sector the vibrant and innovative industry that it is. We also celebrate the fact that more than 65% of our team are women, so each day is testament to the strength, creativity, and leadership that women bring to our business. This contribution not only drives our success but also inspires change and progress within our industry and beyond.

Excitement is building for the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, which is set to return for its second edition at the NEC in...
06/03/2024

Excitement is building for the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, which is set to return for its second edition at the NEC in Birmingham on 5-6 June 2024.

This one-of-a-kind national trade event – with free parking and breakfast provided – promises to deliver a fantastic opportunity this year for bodyshop professionals to access dynamic training, cutting-edge technologies and essential tools for their trade.

The event will bring together 180 leading suppliers, including PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SATA, LKQ, Bosch, Walcom UK, TEROSON, INDASA Abrasives UK, MASTERFLO UK, Thatcham Research, Sagola UK, Snap-on and , as well as more than 5,000 bodyshop professionals, providing a platform for interactive exhibitions, live demonstrations, workshops, and panel discussions led by industry experts.

A new segment for 2024 will be the Body Repair Live Feature highlighting expert paint spraying and collision repair demonstrations showcasing the latest tools and developments, aimed specifically at bodyshop professionals.

What’s more, industry professionals can gain insights on the latest updates, advice, and technical innovations for the UK’s collision repair sector, covering topics such as ADAS, body repair, EV repair and the BS10125 standard thanks to the Bodyshop Training Hub in association with , which is also hosting the collision repair sector networking party – – from 4pm-6pm on Wednesday, 5 June at the Bodyshop Lounge.

--Free registration for BODYSHOP BUZZ: https://www.bodyshopmag.com/bodyshop-buzz-2024-registration/
--Free registration for : https://uk-garage-bodyshop-2024.reg.buzz/bodyshop



https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2024/news/buzz-building-for-uk-garage-and-bodyshop-event-2024/

Excitement is growing for the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, which is set to return for its second edition at the NEC in Birmingham on 5-6 June 2024. This one-of-a-kind national event – with free parking and breakfast provided – promises to provide a fantastic opportunity this year for bodyshop p...

04/03/2024

Get all your news delivered straight to your smartphone! has launched a new featuring live news updates and product information, alongside the latest edition of the digital magazine and a library of past Bodyshops and special supplements.

The new APP is optimised for both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, and is available right now from the Apple App Store and Google Play:

-- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/bodyshop-magazine/id450461886
-- Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pagesuite.droid.bodyshopmagazine

If you are among the thousands who have already downloaded our APP, simply update to the latest version to enjoy all the new functionality.

Over the coming weeks, the APP will grow to feature selected live news updates edited and published throughout the working day (Monday-Friday), as well as launches of new products and services relevant to repairers and the wider collision repair supply chain.

Read the full story here: https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2024/news/body-repair-news-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/

  is delighted to announce that Bob Malkowski has officially joined our editorial team as deputy editor. Bob has a broad...
04/03/2024

is delighted to announce that Bob Malkowski has officially joined our editorial team as deputy editor. Bob has a broad range of writing experience including spells with Gearnews and iConnectivity, as well as having produced top-class video content focusing on the and .

An associate member of The Guild of Motoring Writers and with a degree from Staffordshire University, Bob is based in Nottingham. As deputy editor, he will support editor Simon Wait in strategic feature planning and news coverage, interviewing industry experts, and creating an exciting range of new content for the magazine's readers.

Click below to read the full story and join us in welcoming Bob to the Bodyshop Magazine team!

Bodyshop Magazine is delighted to announce that Bob Malkowski has joined its editorial team as deputy editor. An accomplished musician, Malkowski has a broad range of writing experience including spells with Gearnews and iConnectivity, as well as having produced top-class video content focusing on a...

  is inviting the UK   sector and supply chain to an industry gathering with colleagues, suppliers and customers.   is a...
01/03/2024

is inviting the UK sector and supply chain to an industry gathering with colleagues, suppliers and customers. is a FREE networking party that will take place during happy hour at the NEC on the first evening of the two-day UK GARAGE AND BODYSHOP EVENT (5-6 June 2024).

The drinks reception, in association with the Refinishing Crew Facebook group, will run from 4:00pm-6:00pm in the Bodyshop Lounge (G18) and the adjacent Bodyshop Training Hub (H18) in the centre of the main area dedicated to the body repair and refinish sector.

BODYSHOP BUZZ will be THE networking event for bodyshop owners and managers, technicians and support staff, SMART repairers and everyone from the supply chain during the trade show.

Places will be limited at the BODYSHOP BUZZ party and, while it is free to attend, it’s important that you register in advance to guarantee your spot. If you’re going to be at – which is a must for the entire automotive sector – this is one party you will not want to miss.

Free registration for BODYSHOP BUZZ: https://www.bodyshopmag.com/bodyshop-buzz-2024-registration/

Free registration for UKGBE2024: https://uk-garage-bodyshop-2024.reg.buzz/bodyshop

Automechanika UK Sunny Yip, AMIMI

The March 2024 issue of   is now LIVE and online at bodyshopmag.com. The print edition is on its way to current subscrib...
01/03/2024

The March 2024 issue of is now LIVE and online at bodyshopmag.com. The print edition is on its way to current subscribers throughout the UK and beyond.

To download your FREE digital copy of this automotive trade magazine packed with the latest industry news and product updates, and reviews, and important articles covering and the , please visit: https://www.bodyshopmag.com

You can also read the magazine on the go by downloading our free mobile app: https://www.bodyshopmag.com/get-the-bodyshop-app/

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For more than 30 years bodyshop has been the industry’s leading monthly independent publication. We are ABC audited and have a wide circulation to bodyshop professionals, industry leaders, buyers and decision makers. Each month the magazine is distributed to individuals and companies with the authority to invest. Our free interactive digital edition is available online, too. And each year we run the bodyshop Magazine Awards. It is the highlight of the UK accident repair market calendar and includes the industry’s only independent awards programme. Getting involved with bodyshop magazine and our annual awards is a real opportunity to place your brand at the heart of the industry, promote skills and celebrate success. You can find us on Twitter @bodyshopmag and LinkedIn @bodyshopmag, or you can download the free bodyshop App on your smartphone.

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