Press releases

Apprentices set to return to Thatcham Research Automotive Academy

Press releases   •   Aug 24, 2020 09:00 BST

Thatcham Research is delighted that its Automotive Academy will welcome back apprentices for onsite training from Monday, September 7.

Insurance Industry Requirements to enable long-term sustainability of ADAS-equipped vehicles

Press releases   •   Jul 31, 2020 00:01 BST

Insurer established requirements bring much needed clarity to the safe repair of vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

DLG Auto Services’ Nemhoy McCooty named Thatcham Research Apprentice Mentor of the Year

Press releases   •   May 10, 2019 13:56 BST

Apprentice Mentor of the Year Award celebrates the positive impact mentors have on apprentices while on their ‘learner journey’

ADAS: post-repair calibration to “Vehicle Manufacturer tolerances” is essential

Press releases   •   May 09, 2019 09:00 BST

Thatcham Research is today providing much needed clarity to the automotive, automotive repair and insurance industries on how to manage vehicle repairs involving ADAS

Thatcham Research Automotive Academy records 92% success rate as more learners achieve apprenticeships on time

Press releases   •   May 07, 2019 10:20 BST

At a time when the National Audit Office’s (NAO) report reveals apprenticeship starts have fallen substantially, Thatcham Research apprenticeship results grow

BSI appoints Thatcham Research’s Head of Repair Sector Services as Chair of automotive standards committee

Press releases   •   Apr 15, 2019 09:00 BST

The BSI has appointed Dean Lander, Head of Repair Sector Services at Thatcham Research, as Chair of its committee on Automotive Services

Enterprise looks to Thatcham Research ecademy for next generation automotive technical learning

Press releases   •   Feb 27, 2019 09:15 GMT

ecademy will support over 100 Enterprise employees from vehicle damage assessors, field repair network supervisors, to managers and maintenance approval support teams.

Don’t blame drivers for fully automated accidents

Press releases   •   Feb 21, 2019 10:10 GMT

​Drivers of fully automated vehicles should not be held liable for accidents involving their cars while the technology is in charge, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) is warning.

Škoda and MINI get top safety ratings

Press releases   •   May 31, 2017 16:19 BST

Thatcham Research Hosts the New Wave of Potential Bodyshop Technicians for Apprentice Week

Press releases   •   Mar 09, 2017 09:35 GMT

As Apprentice Week celebrates its 10th Anniversary this week from 6 – 10 March (#NAW2017), Thatcham Research is continuing to lead the way in closing the skills gap for core occupations including Paint, Panel and Mechanical in the Automotive Collision Repair Sector.

Daniel Payne appointed to new Chief Digital Officer role

Press releases   •   Dec 05, 2016 11:17 GMT

Chief Digital Officer role created that reflects data being the lifeblood of great research Focus will be on: • Developing a new Data Strategy • Data Integration and Interface to seamlessly integrate industry data to deliver more impactful research to Members • Information Security to ensure on-going compliance with continuously improving industry recognised standards

Improved online repair methods to meet the needs of the crash repair sector

Press releases   •   Nov 23, 2016 13:27 GMT

Thatcham Research has streamlined its repair methods to two products, escribe and escribe plus. They offer mechanical data and multi-user licences as options and instant access to a broader set of repair methods and parts information. Updated monthly they include over 1.3m methods, including manufacturer and Thatcham Research-devised methods - covering over 81% of the UK estimating parc.

Tom Hudd appointed as Operations Manager for Thatcham Research’s Repair Technology Centre (RTC)

Press releases   •   Aug 04, 2016 13:31 BST

Tom will lead a team of 32 technical repair experts with a focus on ensuring Thatcham Research’s Repair Methods offer unrivalled technical information, continue to be relevant and easy to use for Bodyshops, and provide thought leadership around the impact of car technologies on Bodyshops in the future. The appointment reflects Thatcham Research's continual drive to invest in top talent.

Customer Experience Top Priority in Bodyshop of the Future

Press releases   •   Jun 27, 2016 13:24 BST

Industry experts debate key challenges for the Bodyshop of the Future at ‘Repair Focus’

Green Light for Repair Sector Single Skill Apprenticeships

Press releases   •   Apr 14, 2016 17:05 BST

Continued long term funding for apprenticeships in core occupations including Paint, Panel and Mechanical in the Automotive Collision Repair Sector has been secured following extensive consultation with the Department for Business Innovation & Skills .

Research Centre calls For Funding Clarity to Help Fill UK Automotive Industry Skills Gap

Press releases   •   Mar 11, 2016 14:10 GMT

The success of the UK automotive industry is creating increased demand for new skills. However, uncertainty over access to funding could jeopardise government targets of delivering 3 million new apprentice starts over the next 4 years, according to Thatcham Research.

Thatcham Times and Parts Data Empowering Malaysian Crash Repair

Press releases   •   Mar 09, 2016 12:05 GMT

An agreement between Thatcham Research and the MRC (the Kuala Lumpur based Motordata Research Consortium) is set to ensure the Malaysian crash repair industry has access to the latest comprehensive vehicle repair data from Thatcham Research.

Thatcham Gathers International Expertise Together in the UK

Press releases   •   Sep 24, 2015 11:47 BST

Automotive research and repair experts from around the globe met together in the heart of England this week to discuss some of the burning issues affecting the automotive and insurance industries worldwide.

East Meets West for Repair Expertise

Press releases   •   Aug 04, 2015 11:33 BST

Thatcham Research hosted a visit from a high profile Saudi Arabian delegation last week, as the group embark on a partnership to bring improved standards in vehicle assessment and crash repair to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Solus Apprentice Success Leads to New Recruitment Drive

Press releases   •   Jul 16, 2015 11:26 BST

The future of vehicle crash repair looks to be in capable hands at Solus Accident Repair Centres, as the nationwide network of accident repair centres owned and operated by Aviva announces the next phase of its apprenticeship strategy with the start of a new drive to recruit a new generation of repair technicians.