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Bodyshop standards, your rights after an accident, EV repair and manufacturer approval, from an independent bodyshop in Lytham St Annes.

AI · June 2026 · Featured

Meet Stan: the UK’s first independent bodyshop AI

There’s a new face on our website. Stan is an AI built for Stanways, the first from an independent UK bodyshop. Upload a few photos, get an honest indicative estimate — free, 24/7.

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Workshop · June 2026

Why we built a structural aluminium repair bay

More cars are built from bonded and riveted aluminium, and they can’t be repaired alongside steel. Inside our dedicated, segregated aluminium bay — and the 2026 BS10125 audit.

EV · June 2026

What an IMI Level 4 EV technician means for your electric car

We now have an IMI Level 4 qualified EV technician — the highest tier. What it unlocks: safe high-voltage repairs and traction-battery removal and refit.

Innovation · May 2026

How AI is changing bodyshops, and what we’re doing about it

AI is reshaping the accident repair industry. Insurers are already using it. But who is it working for — you or them? An honest view from inside the industry.

News · December 2025

Why Hyundai approved us, and what it means for our customers

In December 2025 we became a Hyundai approved bodyshop. The audit took months. The kit list was eye-watering. Here’s why we did it and what it actually means.

BS10125 explained: what an accident repair standard actually means

Every reputable bodyshop claims to be “BS10125 accredited”, but very few customers know what that actually means. Here’s what the standard covers and why it matters.

Your rights after a non-fault accident: a Lancashire driver’s guide

If someone else hits you, your insurer is not your only option — and using your own policy can cost you. Here’s exactly what to do, what to say, and how to protect yourself.

Repairing electric and hybrid cars: what’s actually different

EVs aren’t just petrol cars with batteries. Repairing them safely needs different equipment, different training, and a workshop set up for high-voltage systems.

How to choose a bodyshop: 7 questions to ask before you commit

Most people pick a bodyshop because their insurer told them to, or because someone said “they’re alright.” Here are the seven questions that actually separate a good bodyshop.