Manchester Automotive Vision by Media Angelus

OCBS

Issue 6 Quarter 2 2014

AUTOMOTIVE VISION

Greater Manchester Edition

Why not Kick Off the World Cup with some of the Great Offers Inside!

QUICK REFERENCE Alfa Romeo & Abarth – OMC Motor Group - Tel: 0161 287 4123 Alfa Romeo & Abarth - Mangoletsi 01565 722392 BMW & MINI – Williams Bolton - Tel: 01204 900909 BMW & MINI – Williams Manchester - Tel : 0161 907 5107 BMW & MINI – Williams Rochdale - Tel: 01706 717711 BMW & MINI – Williams Stockport - Tel: 0161 429 8881

Chevrolet - Bauer Millett - Tel: 0161 667 8790 Chrysler - Bauer Millet - Tel: 0161 667 8790 Chrysler – - OMC Motor Group - Tel: 0161 287 4123 Citroen – Pentagon - Tel: 0161 622 3585 Fiat - Mangoletsi 01565 722392 Fiat - OMC Motor Group - Tel: 0161 287 4123 Ford - OMC Motor Group - Tel: 0161 287 4123 Honda - Gordons - Tel: 01204 383318 Jeep – OMC Motor Group – Tel: 0161 287 4123 Jeep - Bauer Millet - Tel: 0161 667 8790 Kia - OMC Motor Group - Tel: 0161 287 4123 Mazda – Bolton Motor Park - Tel: 01204 360606 Nissan – West Way Manchester - Tel: 0161 273 1054 Peugeot – Parts North West - Tel: 0161 848 6800 Porsche - Porsche Centre Chester – Tel: 0151 357 1222 Renault - Bury Motors - Tel: 0161 797 2325 Saab – Pentagon – Tel: 0161 633 2885 Seat – David Cook Motors – Tel: 0161 624 4909 Subaru - Mangoletsi 01565 722392 Toyota—Bentleys - 01925 818193 Vauxhall – Pentagon – Tel: 0161 633 2885 Volvo – Clive Brook – Tel: 01274 802999

Accident Management – Collision Solutions Tel: 0800 093 8441 Diagnostics & Air-Conditioning – GDI Tel: 07740 86 65 55 Novol – Automotive Refinishing Products – Tel:07780 002518 Bodyshop & Garage Equipment – Brinklake Ltd – Tel: 0845 5197 246 Bodyshop & Garage Equipment/Servicing/Calibration – MRB – Tel: 0161 793 4040 Welding Equipment & Supplies – Basic Welding – Tel: 0161 273 8150 AUTOMOTIVE VISION—Issue 3, Quarter 1

Hi All, Hi, Welcome to the Summer Edition. There is so much going on in our industry at the moment and lots more to come in the near future. The Competition Commission report on the Bodyshop Industry wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be long before it is upon us. Lots happening in the One Call world with new markets on the horizon in Liverpool/N Wales, Bristol and Oxford/Swindon/Reading, plus we have now appointed a new Sales Administrator called Stevie. As always if you would like to feature in the Magazine or have any news that you would like to share, then please get in touch.

There are lots of great offers inside as usual, Enjoy the summer and the World Cup!!

Neil.

You can contact me via email: neil@ocbs.co.uk

PS Have you signed up to follow our Twitter account yet if not just click here: @OCBS_MARKETING

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BE A WINNER WITH OCBS

OCBS ARE EXPANDING AND ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR SALES MANAGERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS Liverpool/N Wales Bristol, Oxford/Swindon/Reading IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN PARTS SALES/FIELD SALES AND WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION THEN PLEASE CONTACT OUR NATIONAL SALES MANAGER NEIL BUCKLEY AT neil@ocbs.co.uk

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WHAT A HERO David Tully Junior who is from David Tully & Co in Rochdale was a local hero recently when he chased after a robber. As you can see from the Police certificate that he received from the Greater Manchester Police, David truly deserved the award.

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BENIDORM OR BUST I would personally like to thank all my dealers and garages along with a special mention to Middleton Prestige Autocentre for their generous donation. You should all have received the copy of the Benidorm or Bust e-mag by now but just in case you haven't then just click here to see all the pictures and write up on the trip by the team. We raised a whopping £4,000.

Introducing Stevie Nicola Smith OCBS Sales Administrator. Stevie joins the OCBS team and comes from a wide and varied administrative background. Currently studying for a BA Honours Business Top UP at Blackburn College Stevie will be an asset to the company. Keep an eye out for her ‘Tweets’ and Facebook postings as Stevie will be taking on this role as well and I am sure that she will give you some interesting daily ‘news bites’ Once Stevie has settled in, we will do an in-depth interview with her so you can get to know her a little better. AUTOMOTIVE VISION—Issue 3, Quarter 1

Collision Solutions Accident Assistance recently launched their new Fleet Users initiative, not only will this help their Fleet clients but they could help yours also. With a dedicated advisor, your own unique reference number assigned just to you which records all accidents referred via your clients, and a 24/7 service that offers advice and help to your clients in the event of an accident. Our service ensures that your fleet clients will have: 

Minimum disruption to their business as we manage the claim on their behalf

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A 24/7 response nationwide for you and for them.

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An equivalent replacement vehicle whatever the vehicle

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Recovery of costs involved from the insurer of the 'at fault' driver

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We will also manage the accident if their driver is at fault - which controls the cost against their insurance company.

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If their employees drive their own vehicle on company business all the benefits still apply. To find out more about this unique service, contact Paul at: media@collisionsolutions.co.uk or

download the brochure by CLICKING HERE

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Contract Hire and Car Leasing from One Call Leasing Ltd One Call Leasing Services Ltd may be the ‘New kid on the block’, but it has BIG ambitions and is part of a group of companies that you have all come to trust and respect, One Call Business Services and Collision Solutions.

One Call Leasing offers a distinctive approach to the procurement and management of vehicles for Corporate Fleet, Small Business and Private Individuals. Our staff have been operating in the vehicle leasing and management sector for over 20 years, during which time they have built strong relationships with business partners and clients alike. Everyone has different requirements, whether you are a company or an individual and that there is no such thing as a ‘standard’ fit. In the past you may have purchased your vehicles, however with falling values on disposal, maintenance costs rising - you are considering leasing or you may already be leasing and are coming towards the end of your contract and want a better deal. It could be that you need a car for just a few days, or that you have a new employee starting with you and require a short-term lease to cover the initial few months of employment. At One Call Leasing, our experienced team will listen to your requirements, and spend time creating a solution tailored to and ensuring that it meets all of your needs.

One Call Leasing Products and Services One Call Leasing are proud to offer a diverse and comprehensive range of products and services. Each of our services may be operated independently, but can equally be integrated flawlessly as required. Our Products and Services include:Contract Hire (sometimes known as an Operating Lease), Contract Purchase, Finance Lease, Hire and Lease Purchase, Personal Contract Hire, Personal Contract Purchase, Vehicle Maintenance, Daily Rental, Short Term Leasing Insurance! AUTOMOTIVE VISION—Issue 3, Quarter 1

Our Website When it comes to sourcing a new Business Lease or Personal Contract Hire, One Call Leasing Services are committed to ensuring you have all the tools at your disposal to make an informed decision. Our website has been designed to help guide you through the vehicle finance options and provide you with an instant quote. Once you have decided on the vehicle(s) of your choice, the One Call Leasing team will help you complete the process and arrange for a new vehicle to be delivered anywhere in the UK! Of course you can choose additional options for your vehicle and the One Call Leasing team can advise you on this.

Key Features of Our Services Vehicle Finance Packages to Suit all Budgets Nationwide Service Specialists in Vehicle Finance and Acquisition All Makes and Models. Providing a ONE CALL Solution for all your Vehicle Requirements

Just take a look at some of our current offers:

(just click on the picture for full details) our

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From the smallest Dent or Scuff, to full on Crash Repairs we are "..the one stop body shop!" In this issue we talk to Delete a Dent about their business which is based in Oldham..

What is the history of the company and who founded it? Around 10 years ago after working in many bodyshops, I found myself between jobs so I looked at a chips away franchise-there was nothing beneficial there so I set up my own smart repair mobile business, but soon realised there was a big gap between a mobile unit and a fully equipped bodyshop.

How many staff did you start with and how many do you employ now? I started as just me and slowly took staff on over the years, we are now up to ten staff.

What is special about your business and how does it differ from other similar businesses in your area? We offer a service which is second to none on price and service. We are the only shop around that can do paintless dent removal and smart repairs while you wait-up to full on heavy crash repairs to an approved manufacturers standard.

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What is the service like from One Call Main Dealers? No problems, all are superb.

What are your plans for the company in the future and what outside influences may affect them? We are building stronger relationships with lease companies and accident management companies as our services benefit them highly.

When not working, what do you enjoy doing?

Mountain biking, keep fit, martial arts, time with my family science fiction movies-working out where the science stops and fiction begins.

Delete a Dent Windsor Place Windsor Street Oldham OL1 4AE

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Tel: 0161 627 2222 Email: info@delete-a-dent.com

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LET THE GAMES BEGIN

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GREATER MANCHESTER BODYSHOPS – YOU SAY YOU WOULD RATHER FIT GENUINE PARTS RATHER THAN NON GENUINE PARTS??? THEN TEST US!

If you are being instructed to fit non genuine “insurance approved” parts but would rather fit genuine parts please ring your One Call Main Dealers and ask the question – “Can you do anything to match the non genuine prices on this job?” Give the respective Dealer the non genuine “Insurance Approved” price and which non genuine supplier the part is from and the dealer will endeavour to “Price Match” genuine parts with the non genuine “Insurance Approved” prices. We have already had several Bodyshops take advantage of this service, What have you got to lose. Give it a try. Any Bodyshop found to be abusing this offer will be withdrawn from the programme. Any questions or problems contact Neil Buckley on 07780 002518.

NEWS BITES Central Buses has taken the decision to withdraw a bus route through Birmingham due to paying out £25,000 in 'cash-for-crash' scams, having once been sued by 15 passengers when only two were on board at the time.

Comparethemarket.com, the insurance comparison website owned by BGL (Budget Group), is working on a consumer review system intended to do for the financial services sector what TripAdvisor has done for the hotel industry according to The Telegraph

Arnaud Leclerc has been appointed Managing Director - Citroën UK & Ireland, with effect from 1 June, 2014.

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PRICE CHECK FRIDAY The following pages feature the latest special offers from our Main Dealers, if you check your prices with two factors and one main dealer on every job you would make enough extra profit to cover the wages of someone to do this!! I know most garages don’t get time to check prices so let me take the hassle away for you. Sixty quality garages around the Greater Manchester area get a phone call from me every Friday, they give me the registration number of the vehicles they have booked in for the following week, I then price check things like Service Kits, Brakes, Clutches, Cambelt Kits and Waterpumps – you will be surprised how often the One Call Main Dealers are cheaper than the factors. What have you got to lose??? If you want to join ‘Price Check Friday’ just email me at neil@ocbs.co.uk and I will be glad to give you a call. Main Dealers are also very competitive on Consumables, Oil, Antifreeze etc; etc; email: neil@ocbs.co.uk to find out the best prices in the area. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST OFFERS ON SERVICE KITS

AUTOMOTIVE VISION magazine is produced and edited by MEDIA ANGELUS

Have you and event or some news that you would like to share, then contact Neil and it will appear in our next issue. Would you like to be a guest writer for our magazine - have you got a good idea that you want to share, then why not write about it and get published.

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WHAT’ ON Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2014 Date:June 13, 2014 - June 15, 2014 Location: Cholmondeley Castle, Cholmondeley . Woodvale Rally Presents - Woodvale Transport Festival Date:June 21, 2014 - June 22, 2014 Location: Victoria Park, Southport .

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New Air Conditioning Refrigerant HF0-1234yf As you may already be aware a new refrigerant that is replacing the current HFC-134a is coming. HF0-124yf. New vehicle models produced from 2013 will be equipped with the new environmentally friendly refrigerant as more vehicle manufacturers endorse the use of HF0-1234yf. To regas these Air Conditioning systems an investment of a new machine is needed at the average cost of £5,000 +vat & the refrigerant cost currently stands at £800 & vat per 5kg bottle. Most accident repair centres have decided that Investing at this early stage is simply not worth it due to the volume of vehicles they will be handling. GDI are now equipped to work on these new AC systems & offer a mobile re-gas service this will save you a lot of time & money. All new Kia & Hyundai vehicles are now equipped with the new Air Conditioning refrigerant. Many other manufacturers are set to follow suit in 2014. If you get a vehicle in the workshop with the new HF0-1234yf refrigerant that needs to be de-gassed or re-gassed then call GDI 07740 866555. Remember it is illegal to re-gas a vehicle previously equipped with HF0-1234yf with HFCR134a.

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Total Loss Avoidance Programme Honda (UK) is pleased to announce the launch of their Total Loss Avoidance programme for Cars and Bikes, in conjunction with MSX International. Honda (UK) is keen to consider support of the repair of Honda vehicles that are considered to be a borderline write-off by the insurer, therefore supporting Bodyshops with extra work and Honda dealerships with part sales opportunities and customer loyalty. The programme is open to any bodyshop using a Honda approved parts supplier.

Honda (UK) Borderline Write-off Avoidance Programme (BWA) The Borderline Write-off Avoidance Programme (BWA) is a parts assistance programme that is designed to reduce the number of Honda vehicles subject to write-off. MSX International has been engaged to provide this service on behalf of Honda (UK). Process Outline: Between the hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm Mon-Fri Either Email the following documents to TLA@msxi-euro.com - between 9:00am 5:00pm Mon-Fri: BWA Form 1: Complete the Borderline Write-Off Avoidance Programme request form. Repair Estimate: A copy of the complete repair estimate or Audatex report. Or Audamail: If the assessment has been raised on Audatex, attach the completed BWA to the assessment and send the complete assessment within Audamail to MSXTLA1 AUTOMOTIVE VISIONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Issue 3, Quarter 1

MSXI will review, process and respond to the sender within two working hours. If support is authorised, this can then be passed onto the relevant insurance company in order to reduce the overall repair cost and therefore influence the write-off decision. If the repair is agreed by the insurance company please order the OEM parts through the normal parts ordering process. Please email the invoice details of the completed job along with the sendnote (s) for the parts to TLA@msxi-euro.com to obtain your credit quoting the reference given. Copies of all relevant forms or full details of the programme can be obtained on request by emailing TLA@MSXI-euro.com or contacting MSXI via Audamail at MSXTLA1 Felix Serrano, MD MSX International UK, Iberia and Latin America says ‘MSX international is delighted to be supporting Honda UK ‘on this programme for both Cars and Bikes. I am confident that MSXI’s experience in Technical Support and Field Operations will deliver a fast, efficient and simple claims process for body shops and a successful programme for Honda (UK). Serrano continues ‘MSXI is well placed to support the market with additional training, where required, and our Global reach is another key USP going forward’ Martin Dowding, Business Development Manager for MSXI adds ‘Utilising Honda’s simple process makes business sense. By instilling a pragmatic approach to working with each other, dealership parts managers and bodyshop managers can both enjoy strong £ returns from only a small investment in time’.

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Total Loss Avoidance Programme For Bodyshops I thought I would draw your attention to Honda (UK) Total Loss Avoidance Programme The large numbers of category C and D vehicles written-off each year effect customer loyalty and dealer profits. Workshops spend time and money assessing the damage, and the vehicle is written off quickly. Your customer, with an insurance cheque in their hands, walks out of the door, (along with your parts and labour sales). But in many cases the repair can be made with the support of Honda (UK) A bodyshop can make strong returns for a small investment in time, by instilling amongst its managers and VDA's a pragmatic approach to identifying borderline write offs that could be eligible for Honda (UK) support: 

- therefore retaining parts and labour sales within your Group.

MSX International is pleased to be working with Honda (UK) encouraging Dealership Parts Managers, Bodyshop Managers and Vehicles Damage Assessors to work together pragmatically to identify borderline Honda write offs, and following the new simple process to enjoy strong £ returns to help meet your targets. The process is now very simple, with a response in under two hours. Full details and a copy of all relevant forms can be obtained on request by emailing TLA@MSXI-euro.com or contacting MSXI via Audamail at MSXTLA1.

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Estimators Are you making the most of Total Loss Avoidance Programmes like that offered by Honda (UK) Dealer Principals, Parts Managers and Bodyshop Managers, The large numbers of category C and D vehicles written-off each year effect customer loyalty and dealer profits. Your workshop has just spent time and money assessing the damage, and the vehicle is written off quickly. Your customer, with an insurance cheque in their hands, walks out of the door, (along with your parts and labour sales), while you hope that the customer will return to your dealership or brand! So why not utilise total loss avoidance programmes that are already available to you? A dealership can make strong returns for a small investment in time, by instilling amongst its managers a pragmatic approach to identifying borderline write offs that could be eligible for OEM support therefore retaining the customer, parts and labour sales within your dealership. MSX International is pleased to be working with Honda (UK) encouraging Dealership Parts Managers, Bodyshop Managers and Vehicles Damage Assessors to work together pragmatically to identify borderline Honda write offs, and following the new simple process to enjoy strong ÂŁ returns to help meet your targets. The process is now very simple, with a response in under two hours Full details and a copy of all relevant forms can be obtained on request by emailing TLA@MSXI-euro.com or contacting MSXI via Audamail at MSXTLA1.

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COBRA INSURANCE Cobra UK & Ireland are an Independent Motor Trade broker that has been established in Altrincham since 1993. With a large organisation behind us, we are able to offer our customers a wide choice of insurance markets using the benefit of the buying power that comes with a large business. We are a well respected and continually expanding independent commercial insurance broker providing bespoke and cost effective insurance solutions for all businesses connected to the motor trade industry. This ensures that all aspects of your business will be covered to give you peace of mind when it comes to your insurance programme. We are proud to say that many of our clients have been with us since we opened up for business and from this we have expanded and shall continue to succeed. Our clients are more than happy to provide references on our service. Our in-house motor trade scheme provides a wide range of added value services for our clients to help control costs and minimise risks more efficiently. We are able to provide access to leading industry service providers such as: · · · · ·

Risk Director - A free online risk management tool for your business. Motor Insurance Database - Assistance with the regulatory obligations and a dedicated helpline. ROSPA - Discounts on a wide range of risk management services from the Royal Society of Prevention of Accidents. AA - Up to 61% off the AA mechanical breakdown service. Securikey - Discount rates from the UK's leading company for safes and high security key cabinets

If you want to find out more about how Cobra UK & Ireland can assist you with competitive premiums, exceptional service levels and comprehensive cover, then please contact Daren Bootham 07570 674 697 or Tim Sweeney 07799 876 360 and we would be delighted to offer a free no obligation review of your insurance programme.

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Ford Write Off Avoidance news: Ford have just launched their 2014 Write Off Avoidance Programme with a New Incentive. All Ford repairs completed with the support of the Write-off Avoidance contribution will be entered into a monthly draw, from which one repair will be randomly selected. For this selected repair, Ford will cover the invoice value of the OE parts used in the repair (excluding VAT), to a maximum of ÂŁ1,200. The programme is open to all Ford Accident Repair Centres and Independent body repairers with PAS125 and saved over 1000 vehicles in 2013. What a way to start the year so don't miss out. If you need any information contact Doug Bunker on 01277 254251

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Write-off Avoidance Programmes A number of auto manufacturers have introduced write-off avoidance programmes over the past year. The primary aim, of course, is to boost parts sales, however there are clearly benefits for approved repairers – an increased level of repair work – as well as vehicle owners, who don’t have to cope with possible discrepancies between the write-off offer from their insurer and replacement costs. Below is a brief summary of the approach that the manufacturers have taken to this issue as at October 2012. The information has been provided by relevant dealer groups. FGAUK: (Fiat, Alfa & Chrysler) treat each case on its merits and the appropriate zone aftersales business development manager has the autonomy to adjust the nett parts prices to dealers to reduce the overall price of the parts for a repair. This needs to be auditable both from a dealer and FGAUK point and all invoices will be scrutinised along with estimates, repair orders and invoices from bodyshop to show a reduction in its labour, materials, paint costs to ensure the vehicle is repaired and all parties benefit from this. Contact your One Call Main Dealer for more information. Vauxhall: do have a programme but repairs only through their own bodyshop network Mercedes-Benz: have a progamme but only to their own approved bodyshops. Land Rover: – No progamme Nissan: – see opposite Peugeot: – Citroen/Peugeot have a program called ResQ – Contact Parts Northwest on 0161 848 6800 for further details Volvo - If the vehicle is borderline the dealer has to fill out a form with all the vehicle details, damage and costings. Volvo will then evaluate this and if they think it is a potential repair will adjust parts discount to try to keep the vehicle repairable. Contact your One Call Main Dealer for more information.

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Toyota:- (note: information provided by Bentleys (Warrington) Ltd). With the event of the general downturn in Body parts sales across most franchises caused by insurance companies insisting on panel repair, copy parts or green parts supply, Toyota's parts sales in reality for original fit parts is limited. Cars are often written off as uneconomical repairs because the labour, paint and parts add up to what the car is worth on paper. Toyota now are dipping their toes into the world of Write-off Avoidance. Pilot programmes are currently running at a couple of dealers, at centres with inhouse body repair facilities on site so Toyota can see what's needed to put a workable program into the network. We are currently unsure if this will benefit external Body Repair Centres at all, let’s hope it will. It may funnel heavily damaged vehicles into Toyota Centres, then again it may not so we will have to wait and see. Our hope at Bentleys is that it will support our own smaller ‘Write-off Avoidance Programme’. We are currently operating it on a case by case basis when the cars are a little older. How it works is this, we go out to the Body Repair Centre, take the order, price it out checking availability of parts, agree the order, check the value of the repair and of the vehicle, agree discount, take a one off upfront payment by cheque and finally supply the parts. Any subsequent order for the same vehicle or other parts are at the normal trade terms we usually offer. Yes, it’s a bit hit and miss and could be open to abuse by shops claiming the cars going to be written off when in fact it’s not and its a way of getting better discounts. Obviously we need to retain some profit to offer the program and maintain the services we offer so if we feel that if it’s not near write off we will not offer the programme. Let’s wait and see what happens. Contact: Bentleys (Warrington) Ltd. 425 Manchester Road Warrington WA1 3LR Tel: 01925 818193 direct or our Switch Board 01925 818515 Fax: 01925 818 193 Mobil: 0791 9924830 e-mail:parts@bentleys.toyota.co.uk

Honda: see separate doc Porsche: Pricing Support Requests - Revised Information and Form

Pricing Support Requests can enable Porsche Centres to offer customers, with particular circumstances, special prices on a part or set of parts. .

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These are handled through the Parts Operations Team. Pricing support requests must be supplied with a valid reason of why the customer, or Porsche Centre, requires help with the price of a Part. Pricing support should only be applied for where there is a specific market reason - Competitive pricing, Insurance write-off etc. However, Pricing Support should not be used as a method of goodwill. All PCGB goodwill support should be raised through the Porsche Customer Assistance Centre. Nor will requests for price discounts on bulk purchases be accepted. You must supply a required Centre Net price to enable us to give the appropriate level of support. Please ensure that the requested price is of a realistic value, for example, requests for a new price of £1.00 or for a 50% discount will not be entertained. Also please indicate if the Labour Rate is being supported by your Centre, Bodyshop or third party repairer. Contact your One Call Main Dealer for more information.

The Ford Write-off Avoidance programme continues to keep customers in their cars, with excellent progress being made in 2012. The programme has been operating in the Ford Accident Repair Centre (FARC) network for several years now, and the following results from 2012 help explain why it is so successful: ·

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141 bodyshops in the FARC network submitted a total of 2,244 requests for support In 2012; 1,125 vehicles were saved from write-off by using the programme; Incremental parts sales totalled over £1.4 million (RRP); Incremental revenue for the bodyshops exceeded £3 million.

2013 is continuing along the same lines, with 189 vehicles already saved in the network, bringing in over £240k in incremental revenue to the bodyshops. A major step forward in the programme was taken towards the end of 2012 when the programme was extended to independent and small groups of bodyshops outside the Ford network that have achieved PAS125 certification. The Ford Business Managers have presented the programme to the major networks (Fix-Auto, Vizion, NAB, NARG, Motacare), and the response has been very positive. So far this year 52 independent bodyshops have submitted 80 requests for support between them this year, with 22 vehicles saved from the scrapyard. With over 600 bodyshops eligible to join the programme, the potential for further growth is huge. With the pressure that bodyshops are under in the current economic climate, this is a programme that genuinely works to help them retain work and profitability. Independent bodyshops and small groups of bodyshops that would like to benefit from the programme are invited to request further details by e-mailing repairuk@ford.com.

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Mazda Save It - now available to all UK repairers

Mazda Total Loss Avoidance Programme â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mazda Save It - has been running for just over 2 years, allowing Mazda Approved bodyshops the opportunity to save would be borderline total loss vehicles and generating repairs that would be lost. Now the programme is open to the whole UK market. Comments David Elphick, Mazda Motors UK Parts and Accessories Manager, "We have seen great success with the programme within our own network but realise that not all Mazda vehicles will be returned to us following an accident. By opening up the programme we are looking to support customers, repairers and insurers with saving vehicles that would have otherwise been a write-off." The process is quick and simple; complete a Save It application template giving the vehicle details, along with key repair information and how much is needed to save the vehicle. Send the completed form along with the estimate to the programme administration at: application@mazdasaveit.co.uk Providing all details are correct the team will look to respond within 4 working hours, but usually quicker, giving financial support as appropriate on Mazda Genuine parts. Repairers then order the parts in the usual way from their supplying dealer and are given a credit to the agreed value once purchases are verified. "It really couldn't be simpler" says David. "We would encourage all repairers and insurance engineers to think of Mazda Save It when faced with a possible total loss vehicle."

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FORMULA 1 CALENDAR 2014

Grand Prix

Circuit

Date

Grand Prix of Australia

Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne

16 March

Grand Prix of Malaysia

Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur

30 March

Grand Prix of Bahrain

Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir

6 April

Grand Prix of China

Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai

20 April

Grand Prix of Korea

Korea International Circuit, Yeongam

27 April

Grand Prix of Spain

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona

11 May

Grand Prix of Monaco

25 May

Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo

Grand Prix of America

Port Imperial Street Circuit, New Jersey

1 June

Grand Prix of Canada

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal

8 June

Grand Prix of Austria

Red Bull Ring, Spielberg

22 June

Grand Prix of Great Britain

Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone

6 July

Grand Prix of Germany

Hockenheimring, Hockenheim

20 July

Grand Prix of Hungary

Hungaroring, Budapest

27 July

Grand Prix of Belgium

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Francorchamps

24 August

Grand Prix of Italy

Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza

7 September

Grand Prix of Singapore

Marina Bay Street Circuit, Marina Bay

21 September

Grand Prix of Russia

Sochi International Street Circuit, Sochi

5 October

Grand Prix of Japan

Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka

12 October

Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi

Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi

26 October

Grand Prix of the United States

Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas

9 November

Grand Prix of Mexico

Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City

16 November

Grand Prix of Brazil

Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo

30 November

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