HAZLEMERE BASED MOTORBELLE BODYSHOP PROUD TO FLY THE KITEMARK®

Kitemark certified Motorbelle bodyshop is proud to offer the highest standards of repairs and customer service that consumers 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 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.. Therefore a motorist should always look for the Kitemark symbol when choosing a bodyshop. Motorbelle bodyshop based in Hazlemere, Bucks, opened in January 2010 and in the first four months gained the prestigious BSI Kitemark. The husband and wife owned bodyshop employs ten people. Nick Chalkley, Managing Director, has worked within the automotive aftermarket industry for 36 years and has always wanted to open his own bodyshop. Now he has. The bodyshop is 7,500 sq ft and repairs over 60 cars per month. June, his wife, looks after the administration, customers, HR and credit control. As soon as Motorbelle was opened, the next step was to gain the BSI Kitemark. All workshop staff has passed their ATA qualifications and the BSI Kitemark was awarded to Motorbelle in April, only 16 weeks after opening. Nick commented: “We believe the Kitemark adds value to our business and helps us to compete on an even playing field with the competition. It also allows our bodyshop to demonstrate high quality on every level - both repair and customer service. It provides consistency within the business and ensures we have the relevant processes in place. In addition, modern vehicle construction is changing fast and you have to understand what materials you are working with to ensure you deal with them appropriately. “We received a positive response from our staff, as they were keen to receive formal training and a recognised qualification. In addition, every customer that we get through the door enquires about the Kitemark and what it means as they see our certificate and signage. We are very proud to explain to the customer what the Kitemark is and this gives them added reassurance that their car is in safe hands. “In addition every customer that we get through the door enquires about the Kitemark and what it means as they see our certificate and signage up. We are very proud to explain to the customer what the Kitemark is and this then gives them the reassurance that their car is in safe hands.” Quentin Willson, UK consumer motoring champion added: “This is good news for motorists in this area, proving that Kitemark gives them reassurance in a good, safe and honest repair. By gaining the Kitemark and promoting it Motorbelle have delivered quality and safety to their business and their customers.” For more information on Motorbelle please visit www.motorbelle.co.uk or contact 01494 718 162. For media enquiries relating to this press release, please contact Tracey Treanor at Chicane on 07789 078710 Or e-mail tracey@chicanemarketing.co.uk

Tags: