The UK crash repair sector already has a number of standards and codes, so why do we need another?
While a number of standards already exist, the majority of these address consumer-facing concerns. PAS 125 differs from other standards and codes as it is a technical specification dealing with processes and procedures directly related to the repair of accident-damaged vehicles. There is significant cross-industry support for ‘one common repair standard’ from leading stakeholders within all sectors of the crash repair industry. The key drivers for this support are:
- Concern at the rapid increase in vehicle technology.
- The costs of the many trade associations and insurer network approval schemes to insurers and repairers.
- The acknowledged and growing skills gaps.
- Resultant ‘corporate risk’ of unsafe repairs arising from both legislation (e.g. corporate manslaughter, Health and Safety, European General Product Safety Directive) and corporate social responsibility to insurers.
While not a universal view, a significant number of Thatcham’s members predict FSA inspection of repair supply chain quality processes and procedures, and regard the current systems as lacking. The scheme will also provide a platform for business improvement.
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