A New Vision for Crash Repair

Thatcham partnered by the BSI and in collaboration with a number of key industry players have now completed work on developing a universal PAS (Publicly Available Specification) for the body repair industry, which will form the basis of the Bodyshop Kitemark Scheme. The aim is to allow the body repair industry to benchmark their services and working practices and in so doing demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the quality and integrity of repairs. Copies of the standard are available from Thatcham for £32. If you would like to purchase a copy please contact 01635 294826 or email sales@thatcham.org


A Publicly Available Specification (PAS) can be seen as a major step in the process of standardisation. It includes useful and practical information and can be made available quickly to suit the market need of the developers and users of the PAS. While it may not have the full breadth of agreement of a standard, the speed of delivery and the high calibre quality of the content enables users of the PAS to reap significant benefit.

Repairing modern, technologically advanced motor vehicles has never been more challenging. The crash repair industry has to deal with new vehicle construction techniques and associated exotic materials, whilst trying to address skills shortages and balance numerous compliance criteria from work providers and trade bodies. The industry has, therefore, recognised the need for a robust cross industry standard to ensure the efficient, effective and safe repair of motor vehicles as a platform for business improvement.