Benefits of belonging to the Bodyshop Fellowship
Introduction: Based upon years of practical experience in the accident repair industry we recognise that operating an independent bodyshop can be a lonely calling, more so than ever in these stressful times. In years gone by, having sufficient "hands on" skills was enough to ensure a good measure of success, when it came to running a bodyshop. Yet now bodyshops have so often become the victims in a war of attrition, one where margins may well have been eroded to levels that hardly justify the effort and investment involved.
Our Approach: Ever mindful of these circumstances the Bodyshop Fellowship has taken a different approach, sitting firmly in support and defence of independent bodyshops. Firstly, as work provision is important, our busy website ensures that our Members are permanently accessible to work providers on line. Please check out the Repairer Network search facilities, on this website, to see how easily work providers can locate our Members by postcode, any manufacturer approvals they hold, the special services they may offer or by PAS 125 where appropriate. Also because our Members are strategically located, throughout England and Wales, this ensures that all major towns, cities and catchments areas are covered. Not only does this give work providers a well structured "shop window," where they can view and locate our Network, it gives Members exclusivity in their own areas.
In addition Members have the opportunity to add more value by making use of the extra discounts and savings that we have negotiated for them, while being able to take advantage of a number of complimentary services. For example one of these "no cost" offerings gives Members the chance to make sure that one of the most important areas of the bodyshop is being maximised, while another provides an opportunity to quickly generate some additional income. Also because we have the necessary background we are able, when requested, to provide Members with constructive advice in terms of the systems and processes related to financial business management, and the all important bottom line.
Be assured that we are completely in harmony with the bodyshop industry and we want Members to benefit from their involvement, in a number of ways. The very modest annual subscription can be recovered several times over by taking advantage of the savings, discounts and services available. To these services more will be added shortly.
For further information please use the Contact Us facility on this website and we will telephone in response to your e-mail.
Thank you for your consideration.
The Bodyshop Fellowship
December 09.
