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INDEPENDENT
REPAIR NETWORK
CELEBRATES HIGH MILEAGE
VEHICLES
VDA
TRAINING
DATES NOW
AVAILABLE
A new campaign to showcase well-serviced vehicles and champion proper
maintenance and longevity will see owners will receive digital certi昀椀cates depending
on their mileage and be part of the “100k Hall of Fame”.
The Eurorepar Car Service (ERCS) network’s ‘The 100k Club’ introduces a
tiered “Hall of Fame” for vehicle owners, with recognition levels based on
mileage milestones. Participants receive digital certi昀椀cates and custom badges
corresponding to their achievement level, with rewards increasing at key intervals up
to and beyond the 100,000-mile mark.
ERCS member garages will also be recognised for their role in servicing vehicles
within these mileage ranges, with rewards structured to re昀氀ect their contribution to
vehicle longevity.
“The 100k Club is about shining a light on the importance of proper servicing
and extending the lives of vehicles,” says Neil Gibbs, Europcar Car Service Head
of Network. “This campaign is a testament to the skill and dedication of the
independent garages in our network, and the strong relationships they build with
customers in their local communities.”
The initiative challenges the outdated notion that vehicles reach their peak at
100,000 miles. Instead, it celebrates the exceptional standards of servicing and
maintenance that enable vehicles to perform reliably well beyond this milestone.
In an era focused on sustainability, encouraging regular maintenance over
premature replacement represents both environmental and economic responsibility.
Keeping vehicles roadworthy for longer through proper care reduces environmental
impact and demonstrates that quality craftsmanship and regular servicing can
extend a vehicle’s useful life far beyond what many consider its prime.
By recognising high-mileage
achievements, ERCS aims to shift
consumer mindsets from disposal
to maintenance, proving that
well-maintained vehicles can
deliver reliable performance and
value for many years.
Northern Automotive Training
Academy, part of Blackpool
and The Fylde College, is now
delivering Vehicle Damage
Assessor (VDA) Full Route Training
and VDA Re-accreditation Courses.
These programmes are designed
to support professionals in the
automotive repair industry to gain
or renew their IMI accreditation and
enhance their career prospects.
There are upcoming course dates
from November until July 2026.
For details, please contact:
Chris Ponticorvo – Client
Relationship Manager via
chris.ponticorvo@blackpool.ac.uk
REPAIR SECTOR TECHNOLOGY
WORKING GROUP
Thatcham Research welcomed guests from 10 bodyshops to its Repair
Sector Technology Working Group “to share ideas and explore what’s
shaping the future of repair.”
Attending the day at the insurance research centre in Berkshire were
12 bodyshop professionals from Activate Group, Cooper Barnes, DLG
Auto Services, Foray Motor Group, Halo, M & S Accident Repairs,
Moto昀椀x Group, Solus and Vizion Network.
“The day was packed with insight, from discussions on new vehicle
technology and what’s on the horizon, to research consultations and
updates on escribe methods,” said Thatcham Research. “We also
toured the Repair Technology Centre and heard the latest from the
Academy, 昀椀nishing with a Q&A to wrap up the day.
“Together, we’re aligning innovation with real-world challenges to
ensure the repair sector is ready for what’s next.”
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