Fix Auto UK has announced that Forward Motors of Malvern has joined its network and will now operate as Fix Auto Malvern.

The 16,000 sq ft, Kitemark-accredited bodyshop is situated on Spring Lane North and is owned and managed by Andrew Ridley and his wife Pamela.

A team of 12 productives, assisted by two customer service personnel, ensure more than 120 vehicles a month are repaired by the bodyshop, which holds 11 vehicle manufacturer approvals including Volkswagen Group, Honda, Volvo, Mazda, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota and Lexus.

Andrew Ridley said: “The prospect of being part of a large network of bodyshops, each independently owned, really appeals to me.

"I firmly believe in learning from other businesses and, from what I can see, Fix Auto UK provides us with an opportunity to do just that."

Ian Pugh, of Fix Auto UK, said: “Geographically, Fix Auto Malvern is another important development for our network as we enhance our capacity and coverage. Andrew runs an extremely efficient Bodyshop and I am sure he’ll bring a huge amount of value to the network.”