Fix Auto UK

30/10/2026

🎃 👻 A little Halloween treat for the team 🍬 🧁

We know Halloween isn't officially until tomorrow, but why wait until then?

Treats not tricks for our fabulous hard working staff here at Fix Auto Durham 🧡🖤

Wishing everyone a spooktacular Halloween weekend. 🎃👻🕸🕷 🧟‍♂️

16/10/2026

From cotton mill to skating rink to repair centre 🛼🚗

The 19th century cotton mill that was once a local skating rink is getting a new lease of life as Fix Auto Blackburn, a brand new state of the art repair centre for drivers across Blackburn and Darwen.

It’s being opened soon by Stephen and Sam Smith, a local father and son team who’ve been with us since 2005 and already look after drivers in Bradford, Keighley and Leeds. It’s also a big one for us: it’s our 150th repair centre! 🎉1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣

That means 150 local bodyshops across the country all working to the same high standards, so wherever you are, there’s a Fix Auto UK nearby if you ever need us.

Congratulations Stephen and Sam! 👏 we’ll be sharing before and after pics once the transformation is complete, so keep an eye out 📸

15/10/2026

🏆 Llinos Evans from Fix Auto Wrexham is officially the UK’s Bodyshop Manager of the Year! 🎉💐

A huge congratulations to all the very deserving finalists at this year's , and to our 30U30s who collected their awards this evening:

🌟 Madison Godfrey, Fix Auto Colchester
🌟 Elizabeth Berry, Fix Auto Caldicote
🌟 Tayla Bennison, Fix Auto Redcar
🌟 Aria McTaggart, Fix Auto Ayr
🌟 Georgia Bunting, Fix Auto UK

15/10/2026

It’s awards night! 🏆 We’re off to the Bodyshop Magazine Awards tonight and we’re SO proud of everyone representing the Fix Auto UK family.

🌟 Five of our team are being named 30 Under 30: Rising Stars. A huge congratulations to:
Madison Godfrey (Fix Auto Colchester)
Elizabeth Berry (Fix Auto Caldicote)
Tayla Bennison (Fix Auto Redcar)
Aria McTaggart (Fix Auto Ayr)
Georgia Bunting (Fix Auto UK)

A special shout out to Madison who’s only just joined us at Fix Auto Colchester and is already picking up an award - quite the start 🌟🎉

🤞 And fingers crossed for our shortlisted stars:
Kai Price-Jones, Fix Auto Oswestry: Apprentice MET Technician of the Year
Hannah Keats, Fix Auto Mid Devon: Apprentice Panel Technician of the Year
Freddie Martyn, Fix Auto Basingstoke: Apprentice Vehicle Accident Repair Technician of the Year
Fix Auto Wrexham: Medium Bodyshop of the Year
Llinos Evans, Fix Auto Wrexham: Bodyshop Manager of the Year

Good luck everyone! 🎉👏

In case you missed it ... is delighted to announce the remaining finalists in the bodyshops and supply chain categories at this year’s Bodyshop Awards 2026.

The categories include:
🔵 Small, Medium and Large Bodyshop
🔵 Bodyshop Group
🔵 Bodyshop Manager
🔵 Technical Training Provider
🔵 Vehicle Manufacturer
🔵 Work Provider
🔵 ADAS Services Provider
🔵 Bodyshop Software Provider

Congratulations to all the finalists; with nearly 450 nominations received, it’s a phenomenal achievement to have made it to this stage of the competition.

Follow the link here: https://www.bodyshopmag.com/bodyshop-awards-2026/bodyshop-awards-2026-finalists/ to see the full list of this year's finalists.

Want to join us in October when we celebrate each of these outstanding winners at this year's , which is part of our exciting new Bodyshop Magazine LIVE 2026 event?

Follow the link 👇 to register your place

https://www.bodyshopmag.com/bodyshop-awards-2026/ticketing/

10/10/2026

💚 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 10 OCTOBER 💚

Today is World Mental Health Day, and at Fix Auto Durham, we want to take a moment to remind everyone that your mental health matters.

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, whether it’s work pressures, worries at home, financial stress or simply trying to keep everything together. Remember, you don’t have to face things alone, and it’s okay to ask for help. 💚

Please take a moment to check in with yourself, your colleagues, your friends and your family. Sometimes, a simple “Are you okay?” can make a real difference.

📢 NEED SUPPORT? HERE ARE SOME USEFUL CONTACTS:
💚 Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7)
💚 Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258for free, confidential text support, 24/7
💚 NHS 111 – Select option 2 for urgent mental health support
💚 National Debtline – Call 0808 808 4000 for free debt advice
💚 StepChange – Free debt advice and support at www.stepchange.org

Please share this post with your colleagues, friends and family. You never know who might need to see it today.

You are not alone. You matter. And asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. 💚

28/09/2026

Only 4% of apprentices in UK vehicle repair are female. Nearly half the industry's workforce is over 45. It's a massive skills gap we can't ignore, and a lot of people who'd be great at this job who just haven't been asked.

EmpowHER is our national programme to open up automotive careers to more women and girls, and to support those already in the industry to progress.

Sites across the country will be hosting events and school and college visits, giving students, parents and teachers a first-hand look at modern collision repair: a skilled, technology-driven career with real prospects.

We're proud of where we're starting from:
✅ 47% of our team is female, more than double the industry average
✅ Female apprentices joining us rose from 17% in 2025 to 27% in 2026
✅ We're the first in the sector to launch a new degree apprenticeship, with a 50/50 gender split

Over the coming months, we'll be sharing stories from people across the whole Fix Auto UK Group about how they got into the industry and what their roles really involve.

Schools, colleges and parents interested in getting involved can contact [email protected]

10/09/2026

💛 World Su***de Prevention Day – 10 September

Sometimes, all it takes is one conversation.

If you’re worried about someone, just start the conversation. Ask how they really are. Listen. Be there.

You never know the difference you could make. 💛

And if you’re struggling yourself, you don’t have to face it alone.

📞 Samaritans – 116 123

Free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

samaritans.org

Let’s talk. Let’s listen. Let’s look out for each other.💛

***dePreventionDay

04/09/2026

Industry firsts, group firsts, and 25,000 Trustpilot reviews 📖

If you've not had a chance to read the September issue of InfoFix yet, there's plenty to catch up on:

The first degree apprentices in UK vehicle repair 🎓 ARIES Level 5 for Fix Auto Buckingham 🌱 Volvo approval for Fix Auto Chelmsford ✅ four of our team in Bodyshop Magazine's 30 Under 30 ⭐ and lots more!

Full issue here:https://fixauto.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/INFOFIX_Sept-2026-online.pdf

04/09/2026

What a night for the Fix Auto UK group at the Greener Bodyshop Awards 2026! 🎉🏆

🏆 Platinum: Fix Auto Basingstoke
🥇 Gold: Fix Auto Mid Devon, Fix Auto Newton Abbot, Fix Auto Oswestry, Fix Auto Penzance, Fix Auto Wrexham
🥈 Silver: Fix Auto Redhill, Fix Auto Skegness

And two category wins on top of all that:
🏆 Sustainability Award: Fix Auto Basingstoke
🏆 Staff Wellbeing Award: Fix Auto Mid Devon

Sites all over the country, all pulling in the same direction and all working to the same standard, which is exactly what makes this group what it is. Couldn't be prouder of every single team member - huge congratulations! 👏🎉

Thanks to the NBRA for putting on a cracking evening, and to Stellantis, Purchase Direct and LKQ for backing the categories.

14/08/2026

🎉 25,000 Trustpilot reviews and counting, and we're still rated Excellent, with an average of 4.7!

That's 25,000 stories of cars back on the road, customers kept in the loop every step of the way and repairs done right.

Massive shoutout to every centre across the Fix Auto UK group, and to every customer who left a review: thank you. 🚗💙

14/08/2026

Fix Auto Oswestry has just had a serious upgrade 👇

A £500,000 redevelopment has transformed the centre into a modern, high-efficiency facility: new workshop, new spraybooths, and space to repair over 120 vehicles a month.

Need repairs done right? Oswestry's newly upgraded team is ready 🤝

🌐 https://fixauto.com/uk/en/shop/fixauto-oswestry/
📍SY22 6EA
📞 01691 830793

10/08/2026

Four members of the Fix Auto UK Group have been named in this year's Bodyshop Magazine 30 Under 30: Rising Stars Awards, the strength and depth of talent across the Fix Family recognised again.

This year's Class of 2026:
🏆 Elizabeth Berry, Customer Service Advisor and Commercial Accounts Executive, Fix Auto Caldicot
🏆 Tayla Bennison, Apprentice Spray Painter, Fix Auto Redcar
🏆 Aria McTaggart, Apprentice VDA, Fix Auto Ayr
🏆 Georgia Bunting, Client Relations Executive, Fix Auto UK's Commercial Team

Huge congratulations to all four and to every winner across the industry! 🎉✨

06/08/2026

Huge win! Auto Chelmsford is officially Volvo Approved! 🎉🚙

After 12 months of investment, intense technician training and upgrading equipment, Fix Auto Chelmsford has officially earned Volvo Approved Bodyshop status 🏆

Our group is on a roll lately. This comes right after Fix Auto Manchester East landed BMW & MINI approvals, and our Slough and Loughborough locations secured Tesla accreditation.

A massive shoutout to Paul Shelton and the entire Chelmsford team for their dedication to operational excellence and top-tier repair standards 🙌✨

23/07/2026

Today we're celebrating another step in supporting mental health in the workplace 💚

A huge congratulations to Jason, who has successfully completed his Mental Health First Aider course, and to Karen, who has completed her Mental Health First Aider Refresher training.

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and we're proud to have trained Mental Health First Aiders within our team who can help create a supportive and understanding environment for everyone.

A special thank you to our fantastic instructor, Carl, for delivering such an engaging and informative course.

Together, we're helping to break the stigma around mental health—because it's always okay to ask for help 💚

25/06/2026

Essential supplies have arrived 🍦😎

☀️ Today is absolutely scorchio! Perfect weather for b**r gardens and barbecues… unfortunately neither are an option during working hours! 🍻🔥

So, to help keep the team cool while they work their magic, we made an important trip to the shop and returned with a round of ice lollies for everyone. 🍦❄️

A small treat goes a long way on days like these, and it’s safe to say they went down a storm!

Stay cool out there and remember to keep hydrated if you’re working in this heat. ☀️🚗

01/06/2026

🏆 We’re incredibly proud to share that at last week's Fix Auto National Conference, Fix Auto Durham was honoured with the Allianz Bodyshop of the Year Award for the second year running!

This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and professionalism of our entire team, who consistently go above and beyond to deliver outstanding repairs and customer service.

We'd like to thank our partners at Fix Auto UK and Allianz for this recognition, and of course, our customers for their continued trust and support.

Winning this award once was a fantastic achievement – winning it two years in a row is something we're truly proud of. Here's to continuing to raise the bar and delivering the highest standards for our customers.

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15/05/2026

As part of our Mental Health Awareness Week, here at Fix Auto Durham we want to remind everyone in the automotive industry that support is available when you need it.

BEN provides free and confidential support for those working, or who have worked, in the automotive sector. Whether it’s mental health, financial worries, stress, anxiety, or simply needing someone to talk to — help is there.

📞 Helpline: 08081 311 333
📧 [email protected]
💻 Online support available 24/7 via the Ben website

No one should feel they have to struggle alone. Checking in with colleagues, friends, and family can make a real difference. 💙

13/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week is an important reminder that people always come first 💙

At Fix Auto UK, more than 200 Mental Health First Aiders have now been trained across the network as part of a commitment to creating supportive workplaces throughout the automotive repair industry.

At Fix Auto Durham, we’re proud to be part of a network that encourages open conversations around mental wellbeing and looking out for one another.

Sometimes, simply checking in can make all the difference.

11/05/2026

💚 It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 💚

At Fix Auto Durham, we know that life can sometimes feel a little out of alignment — and it’s okay to ask for support when you need it.

This week, we’re supporting Mental Health Awareness Week with MIND and encouraging everyone to check in with themselves, their friends, family, and colleagues. A simple conversation can make a big difference.

Whether it’s taking a break, getting outside, talking things through, or reaching out for help — your mental health matters just as much as your physical health.

Let’s continue to build a community where people feel supported, listened to, and never alone. 💚

If you’re struggling, support is available through Mind

24/04/2026

Great news for the team at Fix Auto Durham 🚗✨

Yesterday we had an unannounced audit from BSI Kitemark Certification — and we’re proud to say we passed with flying colours!

The auditor gave some fantastic feedback, particularly highlighting the high standard of our panel and paintwork on the jobs he inspected 👏

A big thank you to our team for their continued hard work and commitment to quality every single day.