Activate Group and Avant Repair Network unveil new collision management brand
By Kate Rooney
Category: Activate Group Ltd
Activate Group and Avant Repair Network tease major announcement
By gpadmin
A “?” and a blurred logo has appeared in British Bodyshop Awards preview communications this week, hinting at something new from Activate Group and Avant Repair Network. This May, the two organisations will come together to unveil something big at the ABP British Bodyshop Awards. Avant Repair Network has earned the prestigious Repairers’ Choice Award […]
Robert Deane joins Activate Group as Managing Director of Activate Accident Repair and Activate Parts
Activate Group has appointed Robert Deane as Managing Director of Activate Accident Repair and Activate Parts, strengthening the Group’s leadership team as it continues to develop its owned repair and parts divisions. Robert joins the business from Volvo UK, where he was Commercial Director, overseeing a network of 93 retail sites and leading aftersales, operations, […]
Meet Lucy Gallagher: Chief Financial Officer for Activate Group
As Chief Financial Officer , Lucy Gallagher plays a central role in shaping the company’s financial strategy and supporting its ambitious growth plans. With a career that spans professional practice and elite sport, Lucy brings a wealth of experience and a passion for building strong, future focused finance teams. In this interview, she reflects on […]
Charge Up: EV Quarterly Insights – Q4 2025
Q4 2025 Report Produced by Activate Group in collaboration with Gecko Risk. UK EV Market Enters 2026 with Nearly Two Million Vehicles on the Road and Falling Repair Costs Charge Up Headlines Introduction Welcome to the latest edition of the quarterly Charge Up report from Activate Group, the leading UK collision management business, and Gecko Risk, EV data specialists. The report brings regular insights into the […]
2026 in Motor Claims: Market Predictions for the New Year
The world of motor claims is fast-moving, particularly with the current trends of EV adoption, AI integration, and consolidation of key players across the claims supply chain. Activate Group has worked in partnership with some of the UK’s leading insurers, fleets, and brokers for more than 10 years, helping them develop smarter claims & repair […]
Charge Up: Quarterly EV Insights – Q3 2025
Q3 2025 Report Produced by Activate Group in collaboration with Gecko Risk. Charge Up Headlines • September saw the highest ever number of new electric vehicle registrations in the UK. • Average EV repair costs continue down by 8.5% year-on-year. • Key-to-key times match those for conventional vehicles in Q3 2025. Introduction Welcome to the […]
Collision Repair Insights: Market Trends and Predictions
At the recent Exclusive Motor Claims Conference, hosted by I Love Claims, Chris Aplin – Head of Network Operations for our Avant Repair Network business – shared his insights on current repair industry trends and future predictions with leaders from across the insurance sector. Below, we break down Chris’ thoughts on the key themes shaping […]
Record Total Loss Rates: Why are more vehicles being ‘written off’ by insurers?
Data shows that record numbers of damaged vehicles are being ‘written off’ by insurers after an incident, rather than being repaired – including many technically repairable ‘Cat N’ vehicles. Some studies suggest that almost two thirds of damaged vehicles are being declared a ‘total loss’ – often meaning the cost to repair these vehicles would […]
How AI could bring an end to fraudulent motor claims
Motor insurance fraud is on the rise, with the Association of British Insurers reporting that more than 84,000 cases were identified in 2023 alone, costing insurers over £1bn. But with the rise of AI in both onboard vehicle technology, and in post-incident claims screening – could the tide be about to turn for ‘crash for […]