Research and Markets: Industry Survey 2004 UK Body Repair Market

DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 1, 20040, 2004--

The UK Body Repair Market is Worth GBP 5.5 Billion

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Industry Survey 2004 UK Body Repair Market to their offering.

The UK body repair market is worth GBP 5.5 billion. Dramatic changes are happening in the industry with the advent of new technology and materials in car construction, the decline in repairer numbers and the increasing cost of labour and parts. Knowing how these changes are affecting the industry is crucial to having an up-to-date understanding of this GBP 5.5 billion industry.

The 2004 survey is the only up-to-date comprehensive information source on the UK body repair industry. As well as trends, data and analysis, the Industry Survey covers all the key aspects of the refinish industry, including body shop size, work sources, resources and outsourcing, economic models, and insurance issues. Areas such as paint, parts and panels are also covered together with extensive research on the use of courtesy cars. There is a capacity map revealing which areas of the country have a body repair capacity excess or shortfall.

The research team is led by Chris Oakham, one of the UK's leading industry experts with a lifetime experience of working in and analysing all sectors of the motor trade. Independent researchers interview over 500 body repairers, as well as drawing upon in-depth historical and statistical information held on Bodyshop Magazine's unique industry database. His research complemented by the expertise of the editorial team at Bodyshop Magazine provides an unprecedented insight into the state of the UK body repair industry. The survey is the only up-to-date analysis of industry developments, current trends and future directions. The 2004 survey is vital reading for all those with an interest in the industry.

Each of the key areas in the survey has detailed statistical information, analysis and easily understood full colour graphics and diagrams.

The 2004 survey is the leading source of information on the UK body repair market. The survey provides a unique profile and analysis of the UK body repair industry, trends, development and future directions. It is based upon primary source data, unprecedented market knowledge and unbiased analysis.

Report Contents:

Introduction

Methodology

Part 1 Executive Summary

Part 2 Report Data & Analysis

- 2.1 General interview data protection

- 2.2 Business type

- 2.3 Bodyshop profile

- 2.4-5 Work sources Main insurer

- 2.6 Refinish paints

- 2.7-10 Bodyshop IT

- 2.11 Outsourcing

- 2.12 Panels

- 2.13 Car Manufactures

- 2.14 Courtesy cars

- 2.15 Investment

- 2.16 Insurance company terms

- 2.17 Profitability

- 2.18 Debtors

- 2.19 Insurance Labour Rates

- 2.20 Recruitment

- 2.21 Training

- 2.22 Block Exemption

- 2.23 Trade Association Membership

- 2.24 Business outlook

- 2.25 Publications

Part 3 - Over 200 interviewees' comments summarised

The survey has over 70 full colour graphs and tables.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c3677