More Than Just a Celebration: Shorade UK Raises £2,000 for DEBRA UK
Our annual Shorade staff party is always a highlight of the year – a chance to bring together the team, our partners, and friends to celebrate the collective hard work across our four UK facilities. However, this year’s event carried a deeper significance. With 125 guests in attendance, the evening wasn’t just about celebration; it was […]
Shorade Tonbridge Opens: Tesla and JLR Approved Accident Repair Centre in Kent
Shorade UK continues its strategic expansion with the launch of Shorade Tonbridge, a state-of-the-art accident repair centre serving motorists across Tonbridge, Kent, and the Southeast. This purpose-built facility increases regional repair capacity while delivering the manufacturer-approved technical expertise and premium customer service the Shorade network is renowned for. Shorade Tonbridge is a Tesla Approved Bodyshop […]
Shorade Appoints Jon Biggins as Managing Director, Strengthening our Future in Prestige Vehicle Repair
Shorade is proud to share some exciting news. Jon Biggins has been appointed as our new Managing Director. A Strategic Move for Growth Jon has been part of our leadership team for the past two years, bringing a proven track record of quality, innovation, and customer care. This change won’t disrupt how we operate; in […]
Shorade Takes a Pioneering Step Towards Sustainability: Two Sites Achieve Carbon Neutral Accreditation
Shorade is proud to announce that two of our accident repair centres – Bristol and Cannock – have been awarded carbon-neutral status under the rigorous PAS 2060 standard. This significant achievement demonstrates our unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility and positions Shorade as a leader in sustainable practices within the automotive industry. Achieving carbon neutrality involves […]
Shorade UK acquires DB Auto Repairs & Paint Ltd Cheltenham and will trade as Shorade Cheltenham Ltd
Shorade UK is pleased to announce the acquisition of DB Auto Repairs and Paint Ltd on December 21st 2023. Shorade Cheltenham is the second Shorade UK site and is strategically located between the existing Shorade sites in Bristol and Cannock. Ideally positioned to cover the Cotswolds, South Birmingham, Oxfordshire and Wales. Steve Shore, CEO, of […]
Shorade Bristol becomes a Porsche Recommended Repairer
Shorade UK is pleased to announce that Shorade Bristol is now a Porsche Recommended Repairer. Since acquiring the Bristol site in April 2022, the team have been working towards achieving Porsche recommended status. As a Porsche Recommended Repairer, Shorade Bristol must meet the industry leading Operating Standards set by Porsche Cars Great Britain, and maintain […]
Brian Singer joins Shorade UK as Operations Director
Shorade UK is delighted to announce that Brian Singer, formerly Ocean Automotive, has joined Shorade UK as Operations Director. Brian joins Shorade with over 35 years of experience within the accident repair industry, and over 15 years of involvement with prestige manufacturer programs. Most recently employed as a Group Bodyshop Manager, Brian has held roles […]
Shorade UK acquires A&M Motors Bristol
Shorade UK acquired A&M Motors, Bristol. A&M Motors began trading as Shorade Bristol Limited on Friday 1st April 2022. Shorade Bristol has been created to offer bespoke accident repair solutions for chosen vehicle manufacturers, with a unique format for covering a vast area of influence to include Avon, South Wales, Gloucestershire and sections of Devon […]
Shorade UK signs strategic distribution partnership with LKQ Coatings
Shorade UK has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with LKQ Coatings, active from March 2022. The agreement covers all existing sites – Shorade Cannock, Finesse Dorking, Finesse Redhill – and all planned future sites. Leon Coupland, Managing Director, Shorade UK, commented: “After discussions with the LKQ team we knew that they were the right choice […]
Porsche Boxster 986 Restoration
In 2021 the Porsche Boxster celebrated its 25th anniversary. To mark the milestone, Porsche released a 25th anniversary model of the iconic Boxster. In September 2021, Shorade began work to restore an original 986 Porsche Boxster for Porsche Cars Great Britain, to form part of the 25th anniversary celebrations. The 986 Boxster arrived requiring a […]