We have a vacancy for a qualified Automotive Engineer Assessor to join our team of vehicle assessors and engineers. Based at home but reporting to our head office in Nottingham the ideal candidate will be self-disciplined, organised, well-motivated and a good negotiator. The ideal candidate will be qualified to a minimum of I.A.E.A or ATA (VDA) …
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Banwells Blog – 2012 Changes to MOT Testing
Mike Westerman of the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency recently gave a presentation at Derby College, attended by Banwells engineer, Malcolm Sladden. This was an informative talk on how the MOT test is evolving in 2012 to include the additional testing of the items shown in the diagram below. Click on the diagram to view …
Mini Recalls 29,000 UK Cars Over Fire Fears
Mini has recalled 29,868 cars in the UK after reports of electrical fires caused by a fault in the Cooper S and John Cooper Works models. Mini says there has been 1 UK case of a fire caused possibly relating to the fault. The problem typically relates to a circuit board connected to the cars’ …
Saab Automobile Parts UK Formed Following SAAB GB Administration
Saab Automobile Parts UK has been formed following the administration of Saab GB to work with a small network of authorised repairers. The service network will take care of the 190,000 Saabs that are currently on the road in the UK. The former Managing Director of Saab GB, Charles Toosey will head up Saab Automobile Parts …
Nottingham Trading Standards Operation On Part-Worn Tyre Dealers
With the assistance of Banwells, Nottinghamshire Trading Standards mounted a recent operation on part-worn tyre dealers. The operation followed a number of complaints from the public. Approximately half a dozen outlets were visited by a Trading Standrads officer posing as a member of the public. The officer took the guise of a person with a …
Banwells welcome Mark Gwatkin to the team!
We are delighted to welcome Automotive Engineer and collision investigator Mark Gwatkin to the Banwells team. Mark is an Expert Automotive Engineer and qualified collision investigator who has recently joined Banwells. Previously, his engineering career included twenty-four years with the Royal Air Force. Mark has great experience in the maintenance and repair of a variety …
Phil Watchorn Appointed Head Of Business Development!
Banwells are delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Watchorn to the position of Head of Business Development. Phil joins Banwells from sister company GBB (UK) Ltd and will have direct responsibility for working with clients and developing schemes and processes that meet their needs. Phil brings with him a wealth of knowledge of the …
HW Bell Operations Move To Chase Park!
As of Tuesday 6th September all head office operations relating to HW Bell will be dealt with by Banwells head office in Nottingham. Whilst temporary diverts are in place on telephone and fax lines, all customers need to be aware of the following changes:- The postal address will be: 7 Chase Park, Daleside Road, Nottingham, …
Banwells Acquire HW Bell & Co Ltd
Banwell & Associates Ltd are delighted to announce the purchase of consulting engineers and vehicle assessors, HW Bell & Co Ltd. HW Bell & Co Ltd, currently based in Sevenoaks, Kent, joins Banwells as part of the GBB (UK) Holdings group of companies. Michael Morris , current Managing Director of HW Bell, will assume the …
Consistency Of Damage – Rapid Turnaround Service Launched
In order to meet client requirements Banwells can now offer a consistency of damage service that provides an informed opinion within 10 working days of instruction. We use our experienced vehicle assessors and forensic vehicle examiners to assess vehicles and produce AD reports with a specific focus upon consistency and other issues that may be …