useful information
links to our member associations
Vehicle Body Repairers Association - VBRA relates to the ChipTech section of our website and is the lead Trade Association for Vehicle Body Building, CV, Car Body and SMART repair. It is a consumer friendly, member driven organisation structured to best represent and assist its members within their sectors, in the UK and Europe and in their interaction with their customers.
Office of Fair Trading - The OFT is responsible for making markets work well for consumers. They achieve this by promoting and protecting consumer interests throughout the UK, while ensuring that businesses are fair and competitive.
British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association - The BVRLA is the trade association for the UK vehicle rental and leasing association.
links to vehicle manufacturers
These are the manufacturer homepages which show the current models and the current published retail pricing.
Alfa Romeo - Current models include, New Alfa Romeo Mito, ALfa Romeo 147, Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Spider and the Alfa Romeo Brera.
Audi Models - Current models include, Audi A3, Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi TT, Audi Q5, Audi Q7 and the Audi R8.
Bentley - Current model include, Bentley Continental GT, Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Bentley Continental GTC, Bentley Brooklands, Bentley Arnage and the Bentley Azure.
BMW - Current models include, BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW 6 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW X Series, BMW Z4 Series and the ultimate BMW M Series.
Chevrolet - Current models include, Chevrolet Matiz, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Lacetti Station Wagon, Chevrolet Tacuma, Chevrolet Epica and the Chevrolet Captiva.
Chrysler - Current models include, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chysler Sebring and the Chrysler Sebring Cabrio.
Citroen - Current models include, Citroen C1, Citroen C2, Citroen C3, Citroen C3 Pluriel, Citroen Nemo Multispace, Citroen Berlingo Multispace, Citroen Berling First, Citroen C3 Picasso, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Citroen C4, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C5, Citroen C6, Citroen C8, Citroen C-Crosser, Citroen Dispatch Combi and the Citroen Relay Combi.
Dodge - Current models include, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Journey and the Dodge Nitro.
Fiat - Current models include, Fiat 500, Fiat Grande Punto, Fiat Bravo, Fiat Doblo, Fiat Panda, Fiat Sedici, Fiat Multipla and the Fiat Qubo
Ford - Current models include, Ford KA, Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion, Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford Mondeo, Ford S-Max, Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet, Ford Kuga and the Ford Galaxy.
Honda - Current models include, Honda Accord Saloon, Honda Accord Tourer, Honda Civic, Honda Civic Hybrid, Honda Civic Type-R, Honda CR-V, Honda FR-V, Honda Insight, Honda Jazz, Honda Legend and the Honda S2000.
Hyundai - Current models include, Hyundai i10, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Couple S111, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Grandeur, Hyundai Matrix, Hyundai Tucsan, Hyundai Santa fe and the Hyundai i800.
Jaguar - Current models include, Jaguar XK, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF and the Jaguar X Type.
Jeep - Current models include, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Jeep Commander.
Kia - Current models include, Kia Picanto, Kia Rio, Kia Soul, Kia CEE'D, Kia Pro_CEE'D, Kia Magentis, Kia Carens, Kia Sedona, Kia Sportage and the Kia Sorento.
Land Rover - Current models include, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Discovery 3, Land Rover Freelander 2 and the Land Rover Defender.
LDV - Current models include, LDV Maxus Van, LDV Maxus Minibus, LDV Maxus Combi and the LDV Maxus Chassis Cab.
Mazda - Current models include, Mazda 2, Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda RX-8, Mazda CX-7 and the Mazda BT-50.
Lexus - Current models include, Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus LS, Lexus RX, Lexus SC and the Lexus IS F.
Mercedes-Benz - Current models include, Mercedes A-Class, Mercedes B-Class, Mercedes C-Class, Mercedes CLC-Coupe, Mercedes E-Class, Mercedes SLK-Class, Mercedes CLK-Class, Mercedes M-Class, Mercedes R-Class, Mercedes CLS-Class, Mercedes GL-Class, Mercedes S-Class, Mercedes SL-Class, Mercedes CL-Class, Mercedes Viano and the Mercedes SLR.
Mini - Current models include, Mini Hatch, Mini Convertible and the Mini Clubman.
Mitsubishi - Current models include, Mitsubishi L200, Mitsubishi L200 Tipper, Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Colt, Mitsubishi Colt Cabriolet CZC, Mitsubishi Grandis, Mitsubishi Shogun, Mitsubishi Outlander and the awesome Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
Nissan - Current models include, Nissan Micra, Nissan C+C, Nissan Note, Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Qashqai +2, Nissan Murano, Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Navara, Nissan 350Z Roadster, Nissan 370Z and the Nissan GT-R.
Peugeot - Current models include, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Peugeot Partner Tepee, Peugeot 207CC, Peugeot 307CC, Peugeot 308CC, Peugeot 407 Coupe, Peugeot 4007, Peugeot 807 and the Peugeot Expert Tepee.
Porsche - Current models include, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayenne, Porsche 911 and the Porsche Cayenne.
Renault - Current models include, Renault Twingo, Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo, Renault Megane, Renault Laguna, Renault Modus, Renault Grand Modus, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic, Renault Koles, Renault Espace, Renault Grand Espace, Renault Megane Coupe, Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet, Renault Laguna Coupe, Twingo Renaultsport, Clio Renaultsport and the Megane Renaaultsport.
Saab - Current models include, Saab 93 Sportwagon, Saab 93 Saloon, Saab 93 Convertible, Saab 93X, Saab 95 Saloon and the Saab 95 Estate.
Seat - Current models include, Seat Ibiza Ecomotive, Ibiza SC, Ibiza 5 Door, Seat Lean Altea, Seat Altea XL, Seat Altea Freetrack 4, Seat Exeo, Seat Toledo and the Seat Alhambra.
Skoda - Current models include, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Fabia Estate, Skoda Roomster, Skoda Yeti, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Octavia Estate and the Skoda Superb.
Subaru - Current models include, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Impreza WRX-STi, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy Saloon, Subaru Legacy Tourer, Subaru Justy, Subaru Outback and the Subaru Tribeca.
Suzuki - Current models include, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Splash, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Swift Sport, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki SX4 and the Suzuki Jimmy.
Toyota - Current models include, Toyota iQ, Toyota Aygo, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Auris, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Toyota Verso, Toyota Avensis, Toyota Prius, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota LC V8, Toyota Hi-Lux, Toyota Hi-Ace and the Toyota Dyna.
Vauxhall - Current models include, Vauxhall Agila, Vauxhall Corsa, vauxhall Meriva, Vauxhall Tigra, Vauxhall Astra, Vauxhall Astra TwinTop, Vauxhall Zafira, Vauxhall Insignia, Vauxhall Antara and the Vauxhall VXR8.
Volkswagen - Current models include, Volkswagen Fox, Volkswagen Polo, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf GTi, Volkswagen Golf Plus, Volkswagen Golf Estate, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat Saloon, Volkswagen Passat Estate, Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Scirocco, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen EOS, Volkswagen Touran, Volkswagen Sharan, Volkswagen Touareg and the Volkswagen Phaeton.
Volvo - Current models include, Volvo S40, Volvo S60, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo V70, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30 and the Volvo C70.
social networking sites
Twitter -
Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?
Facebook -
Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life.
Bebo -
Bebo's Social Inbox is the perfect way for you to organize all your messages in one easy-to-use inbox. The Social Inbox now features updates from Gmail, Yahoo! Mail and AOL Mail, and media recommendations that deliver you the most relevant online entertainment (including video, music, groups and games) into one place.
Plaxo Pulse -
Pulse is not a place to see how many online "friends" you can collect. It’s meant to be a better way for you to stay in touch with the people you actually know and care about — your family, your real-world friends, and the people you know from business. Pulse makes it easy for you to see what they’re creating and sharing online — their blogs, the photos they’re uploading, their restaurant reviews, and so much more.
MySpace -
MySpace is for everyone: Friends who want to talk Online. Single people who want to to meet other singles. Matchmakers who want to connect their friends with other friends. Families who want to keep in touch--map your Family Tree. Business people and co-workers interested in networking. classmates and study partners. Anyone looking for long lost friends.
