When a vehicle goes in for body repair, you need to feel confident that the repair is carried out to
the highest standards so that the vehicle not only protects the lives of those on the road, but
maintains the pre-crash integrity of the car.
When a car goes to a bodyshop that has the Kitemark for vehicle body repair, you can feel reassured that what ever the type of repair needed, whether it be cosmetic, a structural repair or involves aluminium and composite bonding, the qualitywill be as good as it was before the accident happened.
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| So what does the Kitemark® mean? |
The Kitemark is one of the UK’s most respected certification marks and is well established and respected in the automotive sector.The Kitemark
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Instant Recognition: Recent surveys found that over 91%* of the UK adult population recognise the Kitemark as a symbol of quality, safety and trust. |
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Service Quality: Kitemark certification is voluntary - so companies who achieve it are making a public committment to the quality of their repair |
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Purchasing Confidence: Peace of mind that a garage’s work has been extensively assessed by BSI |
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Ongoing Reassurance: To ensure continued compliance with the Kitemark standards, a BSI assessor regularly assesses the company throughout the year |
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Key features |
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The Kitemark scheme for Vehicle Body Repair covers a variety of aspects which include: |
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| Equipment: Suitable equipment is used to undertake the repairs |
Methods: Correct repair methods
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Staff Training: Technicians must be properly
trained and currently competent |
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| Inspection: Checks that the work has been completed to the required standard |
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| Material Quality: Checks to ensure all materials meet the required quality standards |
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