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Opinion: Size does matter when small is not always beautiful

VACC executive director David Purchase takes a look at the small print on insurance policies and questions whether insurers are doing the right thing by consumers.

Industry comes out strong

As the Collision Repair Expo grows from strength to strength, an important visitor benefit is the expanding list of events run by other organisations that are timed to coincide with the show, according to AAAA’s executive director, Stuart Charity.

FlexiQuote has new owners

Flexiquote’s new owner, HeiTech Padu, vows to boost the company’s resources.

AAAA Collision Repair Expo goes from strength to strength

Bigger and better in 2011, the Collision Repair Expo is the place to be this month as the industry gathers in Melbourne. AP&P gives the lowdown on the organisers, the events and the exhibitors.

FoxQUOTE upgrades

Software designer and developer of the FoxQUOTE application, Bruce Jones, is preparing to meet the demands of repairers going online with Suncorp’s Partner Network (PNET4) assessing system as it moves its other major brands, Suncorp and GIO, over ...

Capital S.M.A.R.T expands

Victorian-based Capital S.M.A.R.T continues to expand its network specialising in repairing light to medium collision damaged cars.

Judges on the hunt for the best repair shops in Australia

The judging panel is gearing up for the 2011 Suncorp/Australasian Paint & Panel Autobody of the Year Awards, so get your nomination in now.

Car craft expands to Queensland

Car Craft recently began operations in Queensland and welcomed another start up group of around eight repairer members.

Retiring but active Nathan

Richard Nathan retired as chairman of the Body Repair Division of MTA NSW in March after more than 40 years’ involvement.

The Assessor

Our regular column by a motor insurance claims assessor. No matter what he does, he gets stomped on by either his boss or the repairers. These are his stories.

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Sparse sales of EVs in UK

Sales of electric cars have slumped so badly in the UK that there are now more charging points than vehicles on the road.


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