BSI Kitemark PAS 125 Scheme – Approved Accident Repair Centres

Crash Repair Centres (Bodyshops):

Repairing modern cars is extremely challenging. Due to the complex designs, the advancement in high strength metals and the complicated way in which cars are built. It requires competently trained technicians, specialist equipment and an understanding of vehicle technology in order to repair a modern vehicle. It is therefore important that when you are having your vehicle repaired that it is repaired by an Accident Repair Centre that is capable of repairing your vehicle to the vehicle manufacturer’s standard of repair and it is repaired properly and safely. Not all bodyshops have the required experience to repair modern, mass produced vehicles.

The Thatcham BSI Kitemark® PAS 125 scheme for vehicle body repair aims to give consumers, insurance companies and businesses a clear sign that those companies that have achieved the standard are repairing vehicles in the right way.

You should look out for the B.S.I. Kitemark which identifies a PAS 125 Approved bodyshop.

Who is Thatcham?

Thatcham is the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre. The information that Thatcham produce assists in the efficient, safe and cost effective repair of motor vehicles. Thatcham also work closely with vehicle manufacturers to influence the design of new vehicles. Their aim is to improve safety and security. Their research helps produce designs which limit damage, whilst improving the ease of repair following an accident.

Who is The British Standards Institute (BSI)?

BSI is the world’s leading global provider of standards, management systems, business improvement and regulatory approval information.  

What is the Kitemark?

PAS 125 is the industry agreed technical specification for the process of vehicle body repair. It provides body-shops the processes and procedures directly related to the safe repair of accident damaged vehicles.

PAS 125 details minimum requirements for competent personnel, appropriate and well-maintained equipment, suitable repair methods and quality for repair materials.

The PAS 125 focuses on the four key elements of repair – methods, people, equipment and materials, as well as repair process management, with an emphasis on continual improvement. As a result, PAS 125 directs body-shops to the achievement of a safe and technically sound repair.

M & M Vehicle Repairs are audited by BSi twice each year without warning. The inspection focuses on five key elements of the process. Is the technician correctly trained and skilled? Is the correct repair technique being used? Incorrect repair methods could seriously compromise vehicle strength and occupant safety in the event of another crash. Are materials of the correct quality and specification being used? Use of substandard parts and materials will change the crash performance of your vehicle. Are the appropriate tools being used and are they correctly maintained? Finally is there a management system to ensure consistent quality and safe repairs?

M & M Vehicle Repairs is committed to quality safe repairs. We return vehicles to their pre-accident condition and as such in the event of another accident your vehicle will perform according to the manufacturers’ safety standards keeping you and your passengers safe.

Be sure to have your vehicle repaired at a PAS 125 Kitemark Approved Bodyshop.