BSi Kitemark

There is no doubt that the ISO 9002 systems
and procedures helped us bolster our
management approach, however, having been involved in the PAS 125 steering group and having recently gone through BSI Assessment, it is now clear that what we had was not detailed in depth for the latest development in car manufacture.

PAS 125 is a whole commitment to bodyshop customer care and vehicle repair. We have purchased the state of the art equipment and sent our staff of the latest ATA training courses to ensure your vehicle is repaired to the highest standards.

All independently assessed by BSI. The Kitemark™ has long stood for a commitment to assured standards...PAS125 means that for the body repair industry

BSi PAS125 Thatcham Kitemark
A standard for the Accident repair sector
FEBRUARY 2007 - LAUNCH DATE

A New Vision for Crash Repair
Thatcham partnered by the BSI and in collaboration with a number of key industry players have now completed work on developing a universal PAS (Publicly Available Specification) for the body repair industry, which will form
the basis of the Bodyshop Kitemark Scheme. The aim is to allow the body repair industry to benchmark their services and working practices and in so doing demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the quality and integrity of repairs.

A Publicly Available Specification (PAS) can be seen as a major step in the process of standardisation. It includes useful and practical information and can be made available quickly to suit the market need of the developers and
users of the PAS. While it may not have the full breadth of agreement of a standard, the speed of delivery and the high calibre quality of the content enables users of the PAS to reap significant benefit.

Repairing modern, technologically advanced motor vehicles has never been more challenging. The crash repair industry has to deal with new vehicle construction techniques and associated exotic materials, whilst trying to address skills shortages and balance numerous compliance criteria from work providers and trade bodies. The industry has, therefore, recognised the need for a robust cross industry standard to ensure the efficient, effective and safe repair of motor vehicles as a platform for business improvement.