ABP Club

19/09/2025

ABP Club welcomes Cosmetic Repair Solutions (CRS), the newest ABP Club Member!

Established in 2002, CRS (Cosmetic Repair Solutions) is an independent, award winning, family run network of vehicle accident repair centres located in Chesterfield, Rotherham, Dinnington (Sheffield), Newcastle upon Tyne and Derby.

“We work alongside the UK’s leading manufacturers, insurers, accident claims companies, and local business fleets, as well as private vehicle owners, carrying out expert body repairs on all makes of cars, electric vehicles, light commercial vans and motorhomes.

“We have earned a great reputation in the local community for our first-class customer service, and our bodyshops hold the BSi Kitemark standard for vehicle body repair, along with many manufacturer approvals, guaranteeing the highest standards.”

19/09/2025

ABP Club is delighted to report a FANTASTIC response to the launch of the Club's Annual Convention and Night of Knights... we have already received more than 500 bookings!

3M, FMG Repair Services and GT Motive are the Headline Partners for the event which takes place at the Exchange Hall and Auditorium, Manchester Central, on Thursday 20 November.

To secure your ticket(s) please email [email protected] to register.

This is ABP Club’s longest running event with 851 guests attending in 2024. The Annual Convention, followed by the Night of Knights Awards and ABP Club Bodyshop Excellence Awards, offer fantastic networking and branding opportunities.

We have a very limited number of exhibition places available for £1,750 + VAT. Please email [email protected] for more information.

AGENDA:

ABP Club ANNUAL CONVENTION

09:00 - 09:45 Registration and Exhibition with Tea and Coffee - Sponsored by Roberlo

10:00 - 11:30 ABP Club Conference Session

11:30 Exhibition with Tea and Coffee – Sponsored by Roberlo

12:30 - 15:00 Networking and Lunch – Sponsored by PPG

ABP Club NIGHT OF KNIGHTS

17:30 - 18:15 Drinks Reception – Sponsored by Vizion

18:15 Bar Closes; call to take your seats

18:30 Award presentations:

• Repairers Choice Awards

• Bodyshop Excellence Awards

• ABP Club Awards

• ABP Club Industry Knight

19:30 - 21:30 Three-Course Dinner – Sponsored by Circle Leasing

Table Wine – Sponsored by iBodyshop (Clear 21)

22.00 Bacon Rolls – Sponsored by Abridge Vehicle Management

00:30 Bar Closes

01:00 Venue Closes

TICKETS

Platinum members receive 4 free places
Gold members receive 2 free places
Bronze Members can purchase tickets for £195 + VAT
Additional places can be purchased for £195 + VAT for Platinum and Gold Members
Non-members can attend for £295 + VAT

ACCOMMODATION

To book please email [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

Our thanks to the Sponsors (pictured)

15/09/2025

Welcome to the Club, Collision Care Accident Repair Centre!

15/09/2025

📢 NEW MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

ABP Club extends a warm welcome to !

12/09/2025

Welcome to ABP Club, Collision Care Accident Repair Centre!

ABP would like to welcome new Member, Collision Care Accident Repair Centre, to the Club!

Collision Care Accident Repair Centre is a BSI approved accident repair centre in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, capable of all modern repair techniques including cosmetic aluminium, EV and light commercial. The team at Collision Care, boast decades of accident repair knowledge and experience.

"We provide expert solutions for vehicles of all makes and models, ensuring the highest quality standards across every repair, including cosmetic & bodywork repairs, glass repairs, replacement and paint protection, wheels & tyres - refurbishment, fitting and alignment, advanced systems and calibration," said the team.

"We're here when you need us - from small scuffs to major repairs, our commitment is the same: delivering exceptional care for you and your vehicle."

11/09/2025

Enter the awards and pick up a trophy at the in November!

04/09/2025

The ABP Club team enjoyed a busy two days at the event in Telford this week - thanks for stopping by our stand to chat! interviewed for the next issue of - a must-read!

01/08/2025

ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards - reminder to enter 🏆

Sponsored by 3M, FMG Repair Services, GT Motive UK, LKQ Bodyshop Division (UK & ROI), and Repairify Europe!

⏰ Entries close at 6pm on Friday 12 September.

🔗 IN BIO TO ENTER!

08/07/2025

Kinetic’25 Keynote Speaker, Telford 3-4 September.

We are extremely pleased to announce that Steve Bridger, Aviva Chief Claims Officer, UK&I General Insurance, will join us live on stage at Kinetic’25 as a keynote speaker.

Steve brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, working in the insurance industry for over 30 years and 22 years with Aviva. Responsible for strategy, growth, and performance delivery, he is passionate about providing quality care, prevention, and support to both the consumer and business customers.

Steve’s session is The Customer, The Future, Our Strategy and he will also join us for a Fireside Chat, in what we know will be a compelling conversation.

As always, we would like to thank our Kinetic’25 Sponsors; AkzoNobel, NWVA, BYD, Ford, Stellantis, Axalta, LKQ, Morelli, PPG, Prasco, RWC, Solera Audatex and Thatcham Research.


Places for Kinetic’25 are in high demand. If you are not yet signed up to attend or exhibit, you can do so via the links below.
https://kinetic25.com/register https://kinetic25.com/exhibitors

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27/06/2025

ABP Club extends a warm welcome to new Club Member, Auto Assess Apprenticeships.

Auto Assess is an apprenticeship provider to the motor industry in the UK. The team manage all aspects of apprenticeship recruitment and training for the automotive industry, and are a recognised apprenticeship provider delivering apprenticeships to the automotive industry.

Auto Assess Apprenticeships operates nationally working with hundreds of employers offering a full range of bespoke automotive apprenticeships delivered on-site by highly skilled tutors.

Welcome to the Club, Auto Assess. We cannot wait to share your news and updates with fellow Members!

23/06/2025

BBA - 44-page Review available to read online now!

The 44-page ABP British Bodyshop Awards (BBA) Review magazine IS OUT NOW!

https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=d93a45af-541d-473b-92e2-e3516c54ceae

The printed BBA Review will be mailed out with the Summer issue of Auto Body Professional on Wednesday 25 June.

Events - BBA 2025 Review

17/06/2025

The sun is shining for the 80 golfer who teed off this morning at the Worsley Park Country Club for the ABP Club Networking Golf Day in Manchester, with long-standing golf day Sponsor, Mirka UK Ltd.

The Worsley Park Country Club is located on the cusp of Manchester. Built around a Victorian building, the course is regarded as one of the finest inland courses in the North of England. At the heart of the club is the challenging but rewarding 18-hole

Our thanks to the teams and to Mirka for brining the sunshine!