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.
ABP Golf Day - photos now available of the 72 players who teed off last week at The Oxfordshire
04th October 2024
A selection of 494 photos is now available from our third 2024 ABP Golf Day held at The Oxfordshire on Wed 2 Oct. ...
Member Spotlight
XL Motors
Since 1990 XL Motors have worked as the region’s leading accident repair centre. We have come a long way over the last 33 years and now own four state-of-the-art facilities in the region, totalling 50,000sq. feet.
XL Motors serves as a shining example of the modern-day bodyshop with investment being at the core of its operation. In the past five years alone, We have has invested in state-of-the-art equipment, environmental procedures and training to ensure that we stay ahead of the market. We are also the proud winners of both the best Independent Bodyshop and the Best Community Programme at the ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards.
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Member Blog
Invoice Factoring 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Bodyshop Owners
(ABP Club Exclusive)
Managing a bodyshop’s finances is a delicate balancing act. Between ensuring funds are available for ongoing repairs and chasing payments from insurers, financial management can quickly become a major headache. However, this doesn’t have to be the case...