The Paint and Body Shop is celebrating being among the best in Britain as the Kitemark for car accident repair is announced to the consumer. Thursday 18th June 2009 will see the announcement to the of the Kitemark Vehicle Body Repair scheme to the motorist who can now look for and choose a Kitemark crash repairer that will deliver a safe, quality repair just by looking for the Kitemark symbol.
The Paint and Body Shop of Hull were awarded their Kitemark licence on [insert date] and have proudly been promoting their status ever since.
The accident repair Kitemark was created by the industry to address the increasing complexities of modern car manufacturer. Launched by Thatcham (insurer funded research organisation) and BSI two years ago to provided the crash repair industry recognisable and robust standards to work to, it has received support from across the industry and has been fundamental to raising standards in the crash repair industry.
Britain’s crash repair industry is the best in the world and intends to maintain its reputation. Cars are so much more sophisticated today as there are no less than ten different skills involved in a repair as well as numerous different and complex materials. The motorist may not always appreciate what is involved. For example, different materials need different adhesives or fixing techniques to ensure a safe, quality bond and the motorist may not appreciate this fact. By choosing a Kitemark crash repairer the motorist can be reassured that the repair has been done safely and that it offers the motorist the same amount of protection as it did before the accident is the primary intention of all Kitemark crash repairers.
The insurance companies support the Kitemark and their repair networks have, or are in the process, of becoming a Kitemark crash repairer. This is great news for the motorist as it means that they will gain the benefit of a Kitemark repair through their insurance policy.
“We are 100% behind the introduction of the Kitemark. As a crash repairer, it will enable us to assure our customers and the insurers we work with that the vehicles going through our bodyshop have been repaired using safe and demonstrable quality procedures.” [insert your name here]
This Kitemark scheme is being heavily promoted by Quentin Willson (BSI’s Kitemark champion) through national television and radio while certain individual bodyshops in the each area are ready to participate with local television or radio interests. “Having your car repaired by a Kitemark bodyshop could help save your life. The Kitemark is there to show the motorist that the highest standards of repair have been applied to your vehicle. It means that the actual repair has been done safely, using the right materials and by skilled technicians so that your car offers you the same protection as it did before your accident. Kitemark bodyshops are serious about the safety of motorists”, says Quentin Willson.
Over the coming months more and more bodyshops will receive their Kitemark licence so that the local motorist will continue to benefit from having their car cared for by Kitemark. To find your nearest Kitemark crash repairer visit www.kitemark.com.
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About BSI & Kitemark
BSI is a global independent business services organization that inspires confidence and delivers assurance to over 80,000 customers with standards-based solutions. Originating as the world’s first national standards body, BSI has over 2,400 staff operating in over 120 countries through more than 50 global offices. BSI’s key offerings are:
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The development and sale of private, national and international standards and supporting information that promote and share best practice
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Second and third-party management systems assessment and certification in all critical areas of management disciplines
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Testing and certification of services and products for Kitemark and CE marking to UK, European and International standards. BSI is a Notified Body for 17 New Approach EU Directives.
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Certification of high-risk, complex medical devices
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Performance management software solutions
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Training services in support of standards implementation and business best practice.
For further information please visit www.bsigroup.com or www.Kitemark.com
Kitemark and the Kitemark symbol are registered trademarks of BSI.
Contact: Claire Lynam, Head of Global Marketing Communications, BSI. Tel: 08450 765600, claire.lynam@bsigroup.com
Thatcham
Thatcham are happy to provide informed opinion to press on a range of automotive issues including vehicle repair, security and safety. Please contact our press office on 01635 293 153
The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, or ‘Thatcham’ as it is widely known, was formed in 1969 by British Insurers. The Centre is independently operated and has its own Board of Directors. Its main aim is to carry out research targeted at containing or reducing the cost of motor insurance claims, whilst maintaining safety standards. Thatcham provides products and services for a number of functional areas within the collision repair industry: Insurers; Motor Manufacturers; Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers.
Employing over 140 members of staff, Thatcham has an established reputation as an automotive standard setter and a proven capability in delivering an array of totally unique, high quality, ready to use and bespoke products and services to the automotive industry, on a global stage.
Contact: Iain.wallace@thatcham.org
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