FIX AUTO RUISLIP GOES THE EXTRA MILE AND GAINS THE BSI KITEMARK® AS PART OF THEIR NEW IMAGE

Fix Auto Ruislip has recently gained the prestigious Kitemark certification in just eight months- setting the high standards that consumers and fleet managers expect when having their cars repaired. Founded by the Smith family in 1948, it is now run by David Smith who took over from his dad and has worked there for over 25 years. He has 12 staff and a bodyshop covering 8,000 sqft. This year David decided the bodyshop needed a major revamp in order to secure business and stay ahead if the game. Not all bodyshops are the same: To earn the Kitemark for 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. David commented: “This year, we have spent over £50,000 investing in to the company and gaining the Kitemark status. We needed to move with the times, so we ditched our cabins and now have a suitable reception for our customers. We needed to secure existing business with insurance and fleet companies to ensure we have a future. I am very proud of all the staff here; as they have worked hard toward gaining the Kitemark despite the upheaval while the revamp was going on this past year. “The Kitemark also brought greater cohesion to the team as we are all working to achieve a common goal. The Kitemark made us focus on all our processes as we are monitoring and measuring what we are doing. It makes you look again at all aspects of your business but there is nothing in the PAS 125 that is difficult.” Looking ahead, David is pleased with the businesses progress, especially in the past year- he intends to build on that success and would not rule out expanding the site. For details on BSI Kitemark visit www.kitemark.com. For more details on Fix Auto Ruislip contact 01895 637 522 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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