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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 audited scope that backs it.

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, so we can keep electric car work in-house.

AI is reshaping the accident repair industry. Insurers are already using it. But who is it working for, you or them? Honest view from inside the industry, plus what we’re building at Stanways to keep customers ahead of it.

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, what it actually means, and why it should matter to anyone who drives a Hyundai on the Fylde Coast.

Every reputable bodyshop claims to be "BS10125 accredited", but very few customers know what that actually means. Here's what the standard covers, why it matters, and why "zero non-conformances" is the bit to look for.

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 your no-claims bonus where the claim is handled through the at-fault insurer.

EVs aren't just petrol cars with batteries. Repairing them safely needs different equipment, different training, and a workshop set up to handle high-voltage systems. Here's what to look for in an EV-capable bodyshop.

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 from a bad one.