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Latest News

Below are the latest bodyshop news headlines. Click a headline to read the introduction to the story. The full bodyshop news stories appear on the ABP Club members' forum.

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AkzoNobel and Axalta - will offer to sell Axalta's vehicle refinish business to meet EU antitrust concerns on merger

08th October 2026

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Susie Knight, Minden - looking for contract or permanent opportunities across ops, continuous improvement, project and account management

08th October 2026

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Steer Automotive Group - rank 81st in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026

08th October 2026

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Cardiff and Vale College - gears up to host WorldSkills UK National Finals

08th October 2026

The College will host 20 competitions for WorldSkills UK, including Body Repair and Refinishing. ...

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Revive! - surpasses 60,000 Trustpilot Reviews maintaining an "Excellent" 4.9-star rating

08th October 2026

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Volvo Cars - new research proves Volvo cars "provide equal protection for women and men"

08th October 2026

The study was led by Lotta Jakobsson, Ph.D. Eng. and Thomas Broberg, Ph.Lic. Eng. at Volvo Cars Safety Centre. ...

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A1 ADAS Group - bodyshops warned EV coolant bleeding could lead to costly rework

08th October 2026

IMAGE: Jamie Willis, Business Development Director at A1 ADAS Group ...

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Jenkins & Pain - no more gas bills thanks to electric booths from Todd Engineering and a Paint Go robot!

08th October 2026

Jenkins & Pain slashes gas bills thanks to electric booths from Todd Engineering and a Paint Go robot! ...

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Markerstudy Group - promotes Strategic Change Director, Laura Walker, to Group Chief Operating Officer role

08th October 2026

Laura Walker has been appointed Group Chief Operating Officer. ...

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Chery UK - launches Approved Used programme as dealer network reaches 100 sites

08th October 2026

Approved Used vehicles will be offered by every Chery retailer in the UK. ...

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Member Testimonials

It was a real honour to present at the ABP British Bodyshop Awards and be part of such an inspiring evening within the automotive industry. The event showcased some outstanding achievements, and it was fantastic to see the depth of talent and innovation across the sector all in one room. I particularly enjoyed the opportunity to connect with professionals from across the automotive industry, share ideas, and celebrate success together. A well-organised and thoroughly enjoyable event that highlights the strength and collaboration within the industry.
Chris Ponticorvo, Client Relationship Manager, Northern Automotive Training Academy, Blackpool and The Fylde College
The BBA provide us with a fantastic platform to recognise the best of the best within the BMW Approved Bodyshop Network that we do not have the opportunity to celebrate internally. Therefore, it’s always a thrill for the Finalists and Winners to be in person as our guests at this glitzy event and be recognised not only by BMW but also importantly, their peers. The bodyshop industry really feels like a community and in many cases our guests already have connections and relationships within the room so besides the great opportunity to celebrate it’s a valuable re-connection and networking opportunity.
Dave Wild, Manager, Parts, Accessories & Bodyshop Development, BMW Group, United Kingdom
Thank you to the ABP for another great BBA providing us the opportunity to recognise the great work and successes of our clients through our sponsored awards. Picking the winners gets harder every year with so many worthy winners. It was also extra special this year to be able to recognise our first four certified company’s back from when it was PAS 125 at original launch with continued certification to date. The evening was as always very well organised and great to see the industry come together to celebrate. David’s presence on stage will be greatly missed but wish him the very best for the future.
Dean Markwell, Service Delivery Manager, UK&I Automotive & Fire System Installers, BSI
The ABP British Bodyshop Awards once again provided a fantastic stage to showcase the best of the UK body repair industry. It was a great evening for networking amongst colleagues and friends from the sector and we very much look forward to returning next year!
Mark Garnham, Director of First Response and Managed Repair, Gallagher Bassett
We were thrilled to present for the seventh consecutive year at the ABP British Bodyshop Awards. Congratulations to all the finalists, the award winners, and the outstanding ABP team for delivering such a prestigious, industry leading event. Once again, we were honoured to celebrate the achievements of our JLR Authorised Bodyshop finalists and to present our five Excellence Awards, recognising their exceptional commitment to delivering the highest repair standards and levels of client care.
Martin Burbidge, Body and Paint Programme Manager, Jaguar Land Rover UK Client Care
We were delighted to have the opportunity to present at the British Bodyshop Awards. It’s really important to us to be able to show some recognition and present the award to our ‘Approved Repairer Partner of the Year’. We’ve attended the awards for a few years now and it’s one of the highlights of our year. The evening was so well organised, and the perfect place to catch up with those from across the industry. Thanks for having us!
Chris Dodgson, Head of Sales, Kindertons
As far as the awards goes I think they went very well and you and the team were so organised it took all the stress out of getting up on stage with Vernon! Very professional as always thanks.
Paul Chance, Network Performance Manager, S&G Response
Winning the British Bodyshop Apprentice of the Year award is an incredible achievement and something I’m extremely proud of. It means a lot to have all the hard work, dedication and passion I’ve put into my work recognised on such a big stage. The ABP British Bodyshop Awards night was an amazing experience and brilliant atmosphere, great people, and an unforgettable evening celebrating the talent and future of the industry.
Callum Layland, Activate Accident Repair
Had a brilliant time at the ABP British Bodyshop Awards. A massive well done to all the finalists and winners – the talent in this room is unmatched. Proud to be part of an industry that works so hard to stay at the forefront of technology and service. Cheers to a successful night!
Orinta J, GT Motive
Attending the 2026 ABP Club British Bodyshop Awards was once again an outstanding experience and celebration of the innovation and expertise that defines our industry. As Headline Partner, PPG was proud to be part of the memorable evening – one that not only recognised exceptional talent and achievement, but also highlighted the continual evolution of the repair industry to consistently deliver higher standards every year. The event brought together some of the very best in the sector and it was fantastic to see such well-deserved recognition given to those who continually raise the bar.
Richard Goode, Automotive Refinish Director, UK and Ireland, PPG
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