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Driving change in the bodyshop industry
25 Jul 2008
Topics: Automotive, PAS 125, Kitemark®, Thatcham
High Wycombe-based Motofix has become the 100th bodyshop to earn certification to the Thatcham BSI Kitemark, having demonstrated that it conforms to Kitemark standards. These include skills, repair methods, equipment and materials. The bodyshop was assessed by BSI inspectors and met stringent benchmarks in order to achieve Kitemark status.
"This is the first of our three sites that will have Kitemark certification," says Richard Tutt, managing director of Motofix. "We have already noticed the benefits from the scheme, which boasts a tighter framework in place for recruitment and reviews. Overall the scheme has given Motofix strong recognition and support, and we are thrilled to be the 100th workshop to gain Kitemark status." To date, 433 sites have applied for Kitemark status in total, with 333 going through various stages of assessment.
For more information: www.bsigroup.com/july08bodyshop
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