ABP News Feed http://www.abpclub.co.uk/ ABP Club Body Repair Industry News 05 Aug 2010 10:17:30 GMT en-us LV - strong performance in first half of year; profits up significantly http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77522.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77522.shtml 07 Sep 2010 23:39:26 +0100 General insurance GWP (Gross Written Premiums) up 37% to £546.4m (H1 2009: £397.5m).
LV= now fourth biggest private car insurer (according to FSA returns 2009). ]]> New car registrations fall 17.5% in August http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77466.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77466.shtml 06 Sep 2010 11:07:25 +0100 AA - fraud continues to push motor premiums up by record levels http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77454.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77454.shtml 04 Sep 2010 09:30:30 +0100 ]]> EC - new "superpower" to supervise banks and insurers from January http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77444.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77444.shtml 03 Sep 2010 11:19:56 +0100 The new EU Supervisory Authorities (ESA) and the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) should be up and running by January 2011. ]]> Audatex price review - 3.5% increase from October 2010 http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77359.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77359.shtml 01 Sep 2010 13:23:52 +0100 ]]> Accident Exchange - to delist from Stock Exchange and become private company; shareholders likely to lose out http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77354.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77354.shtml 01 Sep 2010 12:27:08 +0100 AM Awards - Bodyshop of the Year award dropped for 2011 http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77314.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77314.shtml 31 Aug 2010 08:47:45 +0100 For 2011 there are 20 categories, with 4 categories dropped from the 2010 awards and 5 new ones introduced. The 4 dropped categories include Bodyshop of the Year (won this year by AJC Wilson, Dagenham) ]]> RBS - Potential bidders line up to buy Direct Line http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77288.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77288.shtml 29 Aug 2010 16:24:23 +0100 ]]> Solera (owners of Audatex) - full year worldwide results; turnover up 13% to $631m; pre-tax profits up 36% to $126m http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77272.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77272.shtml 27 Aug 2010 01:23:11 +0100 RBS Insurance - to cut 400 jobs in Glasgow as14 of their 27 offices are to be shut across the UK http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77268.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77268.shtml 26 Aug 2010 16:19:45 +0100 The cuts will affect staff at the Atlantic Quay offices in Glasgow, which is set to close within three years, although further jobs will be created in the area.
RBS is said to be axing 14 of its 27 insurance offices. ]]> Admiral - record results for the first half; in the UK motor grew 37% with 2.12 million cars now insured; longterm downward trend in claims frequency http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77222.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77222.shtml 25 Aug 2010 10:25:15 +0100 Profit before tax at £126.9 million was 21% ahead of H1 2009, whilst turnover rose 33% to £720.5 million.
UK motor gross written premiums in the first half rose by 37% over last year to £556m. The number of cars insured in the UK is now 2.12 million, a 22% rise on last year and a 43% increase on 2008. ]]> Audatex - update on technical committee progress with multi-strikes http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77129.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77129.shtml 19 Aug 2010 19:37:17 +0100 Audatex - update on technical committee progress with multi-strikes http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77128.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77128.shtml 19 Aug 2010 19:37:14 +0100 USA - General Motors paves way for massive share sale http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77118.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77118.shtml 19 Aug 2010 15:44:11 +0100 ]]> Drive Assist - loss of two contracts will result in several hundred job losses http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77109.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77109.shtml 19 Aug 2010 13:19:21 +0100 ]]> Lookers - half year results http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77078.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77078.shtml 18 Aug 2010 12:10:36 +0100 Like-for-like new car sales rose by 26% (32,469 units) whilst like-for-like sales of used cars fell 6% (21,954 units). ]]> Innovation Group - Interim Management Statement http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77071.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77071.shtml 18 Aug 2010 09:01:39 +0100 AXA now linked with Aviva swoop http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77070.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77070.shtml 18 Aug 2010 08:53:52 +0100 Allianz UK - profits fall 11% in first half; private motor to "decline modestly" http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77047.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77047.shtml 16 Aug 2010 13:25:48 +0100 The insurer recorded gross written premiums of £861.2m for H1 2010, a 4% increase on the prior year (H1 2009: £825m). ]]> RSA - "remains open to discussions with Aviva" http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77045.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77045.shtml 16 Aug 2010 13:17:32 +0100 RSA confirms that it....... ]]> Aviva - official press release on the bid from RSA http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77031.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77031.shtml 16 Aug 2010 07:44:41 +0100 In considering RSA's proposal, the Board of Aviva had particular regard to the following:.............. ]]> PAS125 - invitation to join Steering Group to assist in the review http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77010.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77010.shtml 13 Aug 2010 12:50:17 +0100 The PAS125 Steering Group, which will consist of between 15 and 18 individuals "with known expertise in the field of vehicle body repair services who will be brought together to contribute to the review and revision of PAS125". Any individual in the industry can apply to join this PAS125 Steering Group by sending an email direct to Brian Such on brian.such@bsigroup.com, outlining your expertise and experience. This must be done no later than Monday 23 August 2010 ]]> RSA - more details on their rejected bid for Aviva's general insurance business http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77008.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77008.shtml 13 Aug 2010 09:19:58 +0100 The insurance group RSA has made an audacious £5bn approach to acquire a major chunk of its rival Aviva, I can reveal.
The proposal to buy Aviva's general insurance operations in the UK and in other markets (such as Canada and Ireland) was made in a letter sent by RSA's chairman, John Napier, to his opposite number at Aviva, Lord Sharman, within the last few weeks. ]]> Aviva - rejects bid from RSA for its UK general insurance business http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77007.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/77007.shtml 13 Aug 2010 09:13:15 +0100 Aviva declined to comment, while a spokesman for RSA said he had no information to provide yet. ]]> Defaqto urges insurers to drop price-led messaging http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76960.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76960.shtml 10 Aug 2010 11:58:39 +0100 ]]> Audatex technical committee welcomes two new bodyshop members http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76943.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76943.shtml 09 Aug 2010 15:27:28 +0100 BSI invites ABP Club to be present nomination for PAS 125 Steering Group http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76924.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76924.shtml 06 Aug 2010 22:55:53 +0100 ]]> Groupama - UK profits increase by 30% in first half of year http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76915.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76915.shtml 06 Aug 2010 14:32:07 +0100 Thatcham - The use of induction heating in body repair http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76914.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76914.shtml 06 Aug 2010 13:15:01 +0100 Allianz Group increases operating profit by 22.7% in Q2 2010 http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76905.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76905.shtml 06 Aug 2010 09:31:22 +0100 Allianz grew its operating profit 22.7% to €2.2bn in the second quarter of 2010 with property-casualty operating profit up 28%. ]]> RBS Insurance half year results - 6% decline in own brand motor policies http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76901.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76901.shtml 06 Aug 2010 08:11:00 +0100 As a result, the motor business recorded further operating losses. ]]> Vauxhall announces lifetime warranty http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76894.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76894.shtml 05 Aug 2010 14:49:26 +0100 The comprehensive OEM warranty will apply to the first owner of any Vauxhall registered from August 2010 and will cover the car until it reaches 100,000 miles, no matter how many years that takes. ]]> Insurers warn of further motor premium increases http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76891.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76891.shtml 05 Aug 2010 13:53:53 +0100 Autofocus - SG Consultancy announces acquisition http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76887.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76887.shtml 05 Aug 2010 13:17:10 +0100 ]]> SMMT - New car registrations fall for first time in a year http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76884.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76884.shtml 05 Aug 2010 11:49:41 +0100 Admiral to expand from core motor business into household insurance http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76882.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76882.shtml 05 Aug 2010 11:26:51 +0100 Zurich - GI profits fall by 20% drop to $1.37bn http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76881.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76881.shtml 05 Aug 2010 11:17:21 +0100 Aviva - half year results http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76874.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76874.shtml 04 Aug 2010 11:13:20 +0100 RSA - half year results (UK) http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76873.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76873.shtml 05 Aug 2010 11:12:20 +0100 Circle Leasing analyses how the emergency budget affects bodyshops http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76856.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76856.shtml 04 Aug 2010 09:51:20 +0100 AXA - half year results; AXA UK personal motor grew 34% and commercial motor grew 7% http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76850.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76850.shtml 04 Aug 2010 08:15:39 +0100 Buried away in the detail are the following facts:
AXA UK & Ireland (inc Swiftcover) saw a 34% rise in personal motor in the first half of the year with a 4% rise in commercial motor.
Personal motor represents 24% of the total turnover for AXA UK & Ireland (inc Swiftcover) with commercial motor representing 7%. ]]> Ford Motor Company announces Paul McDermott as the new Manager - Collision Repair Marketing http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76842.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76842.shtml 03 Aug 2010 16:04:26 +0100 New car production rose by 29% in June http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76654.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76654.shtml 26 Jul 2010 09:54:33 +0100 USA - Earl Scheib, operator of 85 accident repair shops and paint manufacturer, ceased operations at the weekend http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76561.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76561.shtml 19 Jul 2010 15:56:54 +0100 Each store is now independently owned and operated by individual owners. ]]> Full list of all 160 "failed" body repair industry businesses published by ABP in first 6 months of 2010 http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76546.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76546.shtml 18 Jul 2010 15:11:01 +0100 Presented in alphabetical order, together with the latest "state of play" the business has reached as at 30 June 2010. ]]> AutoRestore - John Matthews (ex Fix Auto and Audatex) joins as Head of Business Development http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76520.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76520.shtml 17 Jul 2010 13:29:47 +0100 Chris Eldridge, Managing Director of AutoRestore commented......... ]]> RAB Lee - Annie's cancer charity run is at GBP8,940; let's get it to GBP10,000 http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76507.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76507.shtml 16 Jul 2010 14:18:58 +0100 Annie, his partner, requested that we didn't waste money on flowers, but instead she is running the Race for Life in RAB's memory tomorrow - Saturday 17 July and all sponsorship monies raised will go directly to Cancer Research.
She's at £8,940 and it would be great to get it to £10,000 by the time she starts the run tomorrow. ]]> Celette - Rumour is killing us! http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76473.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76473.shtml 15 Jul 2010 09:27:32 +0100 Global Repair Solutions Launch National Network Initiative http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76468.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76468.shtml 15 Jul 2010 08:35:55 +0100 Many of the UK's leading independent repairers gathered in the Midlands to hear how the Fast Track Repair System, which is hosted within a fixed site accident repair business, will deliver on time, 24 hour Key to Key repairs for insurance, accident management and fleet clients for Global repairs. ]]> Call Zebra's MBO confirmed - Peter Harris joins as Network Director http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76439.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76439.shtml 13 Jul 2010 17:04:28 +0100 Innovation Group Insurer Claims Management Solution Recognized in Celent Report http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76433.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76433.shtml 13 Jul 2010 16:21:34 +0100 Thatcham - Autonomous Emergency Braking http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76432.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76432.shtml 13 Jul 2010 15:44:26 +0100 AEB systems automatically apply the brakes to reduce speed when sensors on the vehicle identify a likely collision and the driver has not applied sufficient braking and is not attempting to steer away... ]]> ABP Club National Meeting - Scotland, 13/14 September 2010 http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76390.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76390.shtml 12 Jul 2010 12:31:06 +0100 Crashworth and Triple Focus videos added to the Club's video section http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76380.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76380.shtml 09 Jul 2010 16:05:48 +0100 Accident Exchange - update on refinancing discussions http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76356.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76356.shtml 09 Jul 2010 07:47:55 +0100 UKAARC (Direct Line bodyshops) - turnover hit GBP121m last year pre-tax profit margin of 23.6 per cent http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76315.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76315.shtml 09 Jul 2010 07:46:00 +0100 RBS Insurance - accounts reveal issues with motor account http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76316.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76316.shtml 07 Jul 2010 10:04:55 +0100 They show how the cost of claims went up by £500 million, yet premiums fell by £75 million
In 2009 they had a motor underwriting loss of £187 million, compared to a profit of £387 miilion in 2008
]]> Carlac grows by acquiring the automotive refinish business of Rigby Taylor (Paints) Ltd. http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76307.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76307.shtml 06 Jul 2010 14:27:59 +0100 ]]> Audatex - new colour-coded graphics provides material type guide http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76140.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/76140.shtml 28 Jun 2010 17:14:12 +0100 600MPa).
]]> PAS125 - full review announced; updated version to be published by end of 2010 http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75888.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75888.shtml 17 Jun 2010 08:57:31 +0100 The aim is to complete the review by the end of 2010. ]]> DWS - official; Steve Fields partners with Risk Capital Partners to take control of business from Dave Smithyes, who remains as director and minority shareholder http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75787.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75787.shtml 11 Jun 2010 14:47:46 +0100 Sterling Consultancy Solutions Ltd t/as HarpersUK / Thomas Harper - in administration http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75726.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75726.shtml 09 Jun 2010 12:09:16 +0100 RAB Lee - funeral arrangements http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75711.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75711.shtml 08 Jun 2010 15:43:54 +0100 We have been in contact with the family who have asked us to post the following:
The funeral arrangements are not yet finalised, but they are hoping it will be on Thursday 17 or Friday 18 June. ]]> Just Car Clinics strengthens in Yorkshire by acquiring a bodyshop in Keighley http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75691.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75691.shtml 08 Jun 2010 10:33:49 +0100 Audatex - update on the system interruption on Wed 26 May http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75464.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75464.shtml 28 May 2010 15:28:29 +0100 Further to our communication on 26 May 2010, we would like to share with you a statement received from our service provider which further explains the extraordinary circumstances that caused our service outage earlier this week......... ]]> I Love Claims Annual Motor Claims Conference video - now available for viewing http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75397.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75397.shtml 26 May 2010 10:24:32 +0100 ]]> Audatex - back up and running; service desk & email still not available http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75365.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75365.shtml 25 May 2010 13:50:58 +0100 We are pleased to advise that the issues with our service provider have been resolved and all our web based services are now available.
Our own internal communication systems are still under investigation and Service Desk telephones and email are not currently accessible. ]]> Audatex - system problem http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75339.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75339.shtml 25 May 2010 10:00:57 +0100 The problem is with the telecommunications into their technology centre.
Audatex have asked that their customers visit the Audatex UK website (which is unaffected by the problem) where more information will be posted when available. ]]> Thatcham BSI Kitemark accredited (PAS125) bodyshops - total now 690 http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75290.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75290.shtml 24 May 2010 09:36:24 +0100 Two sites have also been reinstated by BSI to the Kitemark list
The new total therefore goes up by 7 to 690 sites: 377 in groups and 313 single sites ]]> Browne Jacobson lawyers - recent developments in the "dubious world of credit hire" http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75289.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75289.shtml 23 May 2010 15:03:38 +0100 The courts will now only award credit hire damages if claimants can prove they were short of money
Two recent prestige car hire cases have provided some helpful guidance on the issue: ]]> Karl Vella OBE - Highly Commended for The Prince Philip Medal 2010 http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75256.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75256.shtml 21 May 2010 10:00:13 +0100 Karl received a highly commended certificate award from The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh for the Prince Philip Medal for his Outstanding Achievement to the Automotive Industry ]]> SEL Imperial - accounts for year to 30 Nov 2009 show 20% growth in turnover and 46% growth in pre-tax profits http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75177.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/75177.shtml 19 May 2010 13:45:02 +0100 Turnover: up 20% to £16.8m (£14.0m previous year)
Pre-tax profit: up 46% to £257,229 (£175,657 previous year) ]]> Vehicle damage assessing improved with launch of first of series of new AudaEnterpriseGold releases http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74993.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74993.shtml 12 May 2010 11:56:40 +0100 ABP Club Meeting Invitation - 17 June 2010 - Thatcham http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74990.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74990.shtml 12 May 2010 10:53:43 +0100 Thatcham launches Integrated Methods via Audatex http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74984.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74984.shtml 12 May 2010 09:37:05 +0100 Credit Hire Industry Set for Massive Change Says Report From Gemini Vehicle Solutions http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74966.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74966.shtml 11 May 2010 18:50:10 +0100 LV to recruit over 160 staff - most roles in claims http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74965.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74965.shtml 11 May 2010 18:41:28 +0100 ATA - changes to welding competencies http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74949.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74949.shtml 10 May 2010 14:48:37 +0100 ABP Club meeting - manifesto of new chair of PAS125 Working Group http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74873.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74873.shtml 05 May 2010 13:11:05 +0100 "I have put together a manifesto outlining what I would like to see happen with PAS125 because I think it is important that you all know," ]]> ABP Club launches comprehensive Find a Professional Bodyshop search function http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74821.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74821.shtml 04 May 2010 10:44:35 +0100 Fix Auto appoints Robert Hadfield as non-exectutive Chairman http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74809.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74809.shtml 03 May 2010 09:14:28 +0100 Wielander and Schill UK Ltd in Voluntary Liquidation - but provide customer assurance http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74793.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74793.shtml 30 Apr 2010 15:02:55 +0100 ]]> Groupama Insurance terminates Partnership Repairer network http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74770.shtml http://www.abpclub.co.uk/abp-members-forum2.htm?/alliance/wwwboard/messages/74770.shtml 30 Apr 2010 10:01:51 +0100 ]]>