ACTON BASED AUTOHAUS BODYSHOP FLYING HIGH WITH THE KITEMARK®

Family owned bodyshop Autohaus, based in Acton, recently gained the Kitemark - setting the high standards that consumers' and fleet managers expect when having their cars repaired. Not all bodyshops are the same: To earn the Kitemark, vehicle body repair shops must prove that they conform to tough new standards set down in PAS 125. These include strict requirements that focus on skills, repair methods, equipment and materials. In addition, workshops must demonstrate that they have repair process management controls in place to monitor activities. All these elements are then assessed by independent BSI inspectors and must meet stringent benchmarks to be awarded the valuable Kitemark by BSI. Therefore a motorist should always look for the Kitemark symbol when choosing a bodyshop. Most drivers don’t realise they can choose where their vehicle is repaired should they be involved in an accident. Established over 30 years ago by Arjan Hirani it’s now run by his son Bharat Hirani. Autohaus now has 13 staff that are a team of highly trained individuals with many years of practical experience in the automotive body repair field, and enjoys long established relationships with a wide range of customers. Bharat Hirani, director at Autohaus commented: “We decided to go for the Kitemark as the industry has been in need of a credible quality standard for years. With the Kitemark we recognised that this was to be the benchmark for body repairs. We therefore adapted our repair process and training to meet the Kitemark requirements, continually refining them until such time that we felt we were ready to be audited. “Investment in the best equipment and staff training is vital for a successful bodyshop who wants to stay ahead of the game. We reinvest our profits into our staff and locations, ensuring we continue to lead the way in accident repair. Customer service is crucial to our company, and though our team is large we ensure each and every one of our employees is aware of their individual role in maintaining client relationships.” Autohaus intends to build upon this success to expand and take their business ethos to new areas. For more details on Autohaus, visit www.autohausgroup.net or contact 0208 992 8895 For details on BSI Kitemark visit www.kitemark.com. For media enquiries relating to this press release, please contact Tracey Treanor at Chicane on 07789 078710 or e-mail tracey@chicanemarketing.co.uk About BSI Group BSI Group is a global independent business services organization which enables businesses, governments and other organizations to increase profits and market access, and to enhance reputation with its standards-based solutions and assurance services. From its origins as the world’s first National Standards Body, BSI Group draws upon over 100 years’ experience to partner with 66,000 organizations in 147 countries from its 50 offices. Today, through its independence, innovation and integrity, BSI continues to improve the lives of millions by raising standards worldwide. To learn more about BSI Group, please visit www.bsigroup.com Contact: Claire Lynam, Head of Communications & Alliances, BSI. Tel: 08450 765600, claire.lynam@bsigroup.com www.Kitemark.com

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