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tear - the market
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Over 30 million
cars on the
road in the
UK are continually
susceptible
to daily wear
and tear - the
market is phenomenal!
The Times, Telegraph,
BBC and Autocar
have featured
ChipsAway in
letters and
articles recommending
unique, cost
effective and
high quality
ChipsAway repairs.
Massive response
for private
work from the
public is keeping
our technicians
busier than
ever and there
could be no
better time
to seize the
opportunity
for retail enquiries
here at ChipsAway
Dorset.
Every car at
some point in
its life, be
it new or secondhand,
sustains stone
chips, bumper
scuffs or worse
still, vandal
scratches. There
is a prime market
with new and
used car dealers.
When used cars
are prepared
for the forecourt,
traditional
paint repair
methods are
not only time
consuming and
expensive, they
can change the
integrity of
the original
factory finish
because the
entire panel
is painted.
This then raises
doubts in the
buyer's mind
as to whether
the vehicle
has been involved
in an accident,
thereby detracting
dramatically
from its sales
value.
ChipsAway Dorset
can do a perfect
job at a fraction
of the time
and cost, on-site
at the dealers
garage or showroom
or at your place
of work.
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| 14/04/2010 |
ChipsAway's Award Dinner |
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Leading automotive paintwork repair franchisor ChipsAway International recognised and rewarded the achievements of its franchisees at a glittering anniversary Gala Dinner held to celebrate fifteen years of success since the company was first launched in the UK. Around 300 UK based franchisees along with Master Franchisors from around the world including Spain, Greece, Holland and Bulgaria were invited to attend the celebrations, which included unveiling a number of exciting new marketing initiatives for 2010.
ChipsAway Chief Executive, Lloyd Evans, comments, “This event was a very important date in the ChipsAway calendar for 2010, with the announcement of a number of major marketing initiatives, along with the presentation of awards to our top performing franchisees.
“We were extremely excited to announce that Vicki Butler-Henderson, best known as the lively presenter of Channel Five’s Fifth Gear, has become the new ‘face of ChipsAway’ for 2010. Vicki will be presenting a new corporate DVD and will appear on ChipsAway marketing material, as well as becoming involved in a number of projects planned throughout this milestone year.”
Lloyd adds: “We’re incredibly proud of what ChipsAway has achieved over the last fifteen years and we recognise that at the heart of our success are our hard working franchisees, so we wanted to say ‘thank you’ and draw attention to those who have shown particular dedication, commitment and strength.”
The company also announced their support for Help for Heroes, which will become ChipsAway’s chosen charity for 2010. Almost £3,000 was raised during the evening through a Grand Raffle. Prizes included Britain’s Got Talent hospitality tickets donated by Domino’s Pizza, a home cinema system worth over £1,500 donated by Listers VW and £500 of Virgin Experience vouchers jointly donated by Armcom, DDPR, Giles, Kisiel & Co and Grovenet.
Lloyd adds: “Help for Heroes is a very special Charity supporting our war heroes returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. I am confident that we will all work hard throughout the year to raise as much money as possible, in as many ways as possible for such a worthy cause. Overall the evening was a huge success and we are already looking forward to next year’s event!”
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| 20/03/2010 |
ChipsAway Celebrity Face of 2010 |
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Leading repairer of minor automotive paintwork damage ChipsAway has unveiled the famous face that will become synonymous with the brand over the coming year. Best known as Channel Five’s lively presenter of car enthusiasts’ favourite programme Fifth Gear, Vicki Butler-Henderson is also a well respected journalist, and a successful racing driver and instructor. Vicki will be presenting a new DVD for ChipsAway and will appear in the company’s marketing material as well being involved in a number of special projects planned to mark the franchisor’s fifteenth successful year since its launch in the UK.
“Vicki was our natural choice for a celebrity endorsement,” explains Lloyd Evans, Chief Executive of ChipsAway. “She embodies our key values; she’s smart, successful and a real winner when it comes to cars! We are delighted that Vicki has agreed to become ‘the face of ChipsAway’, she’s great fun and a real professional. Her association with our brand has been warmly welcomed by the franchise network and we are all really looking forward to working with her over the coming months.”
For her part, Vicki adds that she’s thrilled to be part of the ChipsAway success story. “I’m proud to have been asked to support ChipsAway in building awareness of their brand and promoting a wider understanding amongst motorists of their great repairs and outstanding customer service,” she says. “I’ve seen a ChipsAway repair at first hand and was absolutely amazed by the quality and speed with which it was accomplished. I’ll certainly be using ChipsAway in the future whenever I need the best automotive paintwork repair system around!”
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| 19/03/2010 |
ChipsAway Dorset Supports Help For Heroes |
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ChipsAway Dorset is proud to support our charity of the year 2010 Help For Heroes.
You may donate online at:
Help For Heroes
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| 15/02/2010 |
Leading Car Body Repairer ChipsAway On The TV - Again |
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ChipsAway, the leading automotive car body repairer, will be appearing on the television with its unique advert targeting the repair of everyday damage to vehicles. Due to its success last year, the advert is being run again so look out for it in the coming weeks!
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| 01/02/2010 |
ChipsAway Dorset Is Now On Facebook |
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We are pleased to announce that we are now on Facebook. Please click on the link below (you don't need a facebook account)
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| 24/12/2009 |
January Sale Now On |
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ChipsAway Dorset's January sale is now on. As well as FREE quotations on all car body repairs weymouth and window tinting dorset installations, our online shop is currently running FREE delivery on ALL orders. Our range is ever expanding and, as usual, if you require anything that is not displayed in the shop please email/call and we will do our best to source it for you.
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| 07/12/2009 |
Winter Sale |
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ChipsAway Dorset's winter sale has now started. Please see our online shop for those bargain gifts and vehicle accessories. Be sure to order in plenty of time for Christmas delivery.
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| 01/12/2009 |
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year |
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ChipsAway Dorset would like to wish all our customers old and new a merry christmas and a happy new year.
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| 25/11/2009 |
Winter Warning |
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Most motorists understand that keeping car paintwork in good condition prevents rust, both extending the life of their car and maintaining its value. However, whilst repairing major damage is a given, minor damage such as scratches, scuffs and bumps are often left, either due to concerns about cost, or the inconvenience of having the car off the road for a couple of days or more in a body shop.
However, as Winter draws nearer, motoring experts agree that minor damage can turn into a major headache. Stewart Topp, AA Patrol of the Year advises, “Check for stone chips as rust forms very quickly in the cold, damp weather,” while Lloyd Evans, Chief Executive of leading automotive paintwork repair specialist ChipsAway, adds, “It certainly pays to repair even small scuffs and scratches, as these can spread into larger areas of rust, ultimately costing you dearly if left untreated.”
ChipsAway uses a unique system, which can repair small areas of damage within only a few hours and at a fraction of the cost of traditional body shop repair methods. What’s more, because ChipsAway specialists operate from fully equipped workshops, they can come to your home (or your place of work) and undertake the repair at your convenience, restoring your car to showroom condition, prolonging its life and improving its resale value.
For further advice about winter motoring, visit the AA website or contact ChipsAway Dorset on 01305 769780 for more information about maintaining your paintwork.
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| 14/10/2009 |
ChipsAway on the TV |
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A mischievous new TV ad for the UK’s leading minor automotive paintwork repair specialist ChipsAway International has hit the small screen in households across the nation.The light-hearted commercial has been screened across twenty Sky and Cable channels, including Bravo, Gold, UK Style, Hallmark and VH1 – as well as appearing on the popular YouTube website. “Our new advertisement looks set to raise a smile as well as our profile” said Lloyd Evans, Chief Executive of ChipsAway. “This is a really exciting time for the company as our brand will be seen by millions across the country.” The advert represents a major investment by ChipsAway in supporting its franchisees, raising brand awareness and generating new business through high impact promotion of ChipsAway’s services to consumers on national television. ChipsAway is already one of the most successful franchises in the UK with around 350 franchisees operating nationwide, and a network of master franchisors overseas.
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| 03/09/2009 |
A note on insurance claims.... |
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ChipsAway Dorset can manage your claim and recover payment from your insurer if you choose to claim on your insurance.
Your right to choose your repairer
"It's your car, and you have a right to choose where it is repaired. Your insurer is obliged to pay for all reasonable costs of the repair." That is the legal position according to the Office of Fair Trading.
Your insurer may try and divert you to a repairer that provides them with special discounts or kickbacks - they may refer to such a repairer as "Approved" or "Authorised", (suggesting that any other repairer is somehow "Unapproved" or "Unauthorised"). While your insurer may recommend a repairer to you, in most situations it is illegal for them to try to pressure you to use their choice of repairer. The Association of British Insurers, the Director-General of the VBRA, the Office of Fair Trading, and the Financial Services Authority have all confirmed their agreement on this point.
If your insurer does try to pressure you into using their choice of repairer, the FSA consider this a significant ethics breach, and you can report this matter to them.
Insurers have been known to tell their customers that they will suffer delays, get no guarantee, or not have access to a courtesy car if they choose their own repairer. These statements are all false - it is illegal for the insurer to introduce a delay if their preferred repairer is not used, the guarantee is provided as normal by the customer's choice of repairer (we provide the full ChipsAway warranty), and a courtesy car, where needed, can also be provided by the repairer.
A quote from ChipsAway Dorset is the only one you need
You are not required by law (unless you were explicitly told otherwise when taking out your policy) to use your insurer's repairer, or to collect multiple quotes that they then choose from. If you want ChipsAway Dorset to carry out your insured repairs, we can forward our quote to your insurer. They are then legally obliged to pay for your ChipsAway repairs unless they can show that the cost of doing so is unreasonable.
If you require any assistance in deciding whether you should claim on your insurance, or with managing your claim, contact us - we can help.
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| 30/07/2009 |
SSL Certification |
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We have had a number of enquiries concerning the lack of an SSL certificate on the site. For those who are not aware SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is a method of encryption of information for processing and usually applies to online card payments and personal information. This ensures private information entered on to a web site cannot be read by anyone else other than the intended recipient.
We do not have a certificate displayed because our card payments are handled directly by Barclays Bank on their secure online server so there is no need for us to have a seperate certificate. However, we are communicating with Barclays to see if we can install their certificate for extra peace of mind for those who are a little web shy!
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| 29/07/2009 |
Online Store Success |
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Due to the overwhelming success of our online store orders are a little slow in going out. This is nothing to worry about and we are on top of it and are aiming to speed the process up over the coming weeks!
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| 18/07/2009 |
Meguiar's, Dodo Juice, Autoglym, 3M - Online Shop Now Open |
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ChipsAway Dorset are pleased to announce the opening of our brand new online shop. You can now buy the very best Dodo Juice wax, Meguiar's polish, Dodo Juice cleaners, alloy wheels and autoglym valeting supplies directly from us via the website. If you have any questions about the site please email us!
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| 24/02/2009 |
ChipsAway Celebrate 15 Years Of Service |
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ChipsAway Dorset is currently celebrating 15 years of car body repairs weymouth and automotive repairs. The number one SMART repairs dorset repairer has also secured accounts with some major companies including the AA, Play.com and Dominoes Pizza to name a few. This milestone has been reached by bringing you the best car body repairs dorchester and its professional approach to customer service. Let ChipsAway Dorset repair your car and you will see for yourself.
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| 12/12/2008 |
Merry Christmas and a Happy New year |
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ChipsAway Dorset would like to wish all our customers old and new a merry christmas and a happy new year.
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| 16/10/2008 |
Car Body Repairs Weymouth ChipsAway Goes Static |
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We are pleased to announce we now a have a static unit located at ChipsAway Dorset, Unit 2 Oxford Court, Cambridge Road on the Granby Industrial Estate in Weymouth. This means we have the capability of carrying out car body repairs weymouth and car paint repairs despite the weather!
The office is manned during normal working hours so please feel free to call in for a quotation. We still have the mobile service for those who wish to use it or it is inconvenient to call in. Please telephone or drop in for more information.
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| 13/10/2008 |
Window Tinting in Dorset - ProTint Dorset Launched |
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We are pleased to announce the launch of ProTint Dorset (www.protintdorset.co.uk) Professional window tinting dorset. We specialise in window tinting dorset for vehicles and window tinting weymouth for commercial/residential tinting and can provide a full window tinting dorset installation service both static and mobile. Please click the links within this site for more information.
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| 10/10/2008 |
Car Body Repairs Dorchester ChipsAway Dorset Offers New Services |
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We are pleased to announce as part of our continuing expansion ChipsAway Dorset CarCare can now offer the following extra services:
MoT's
Servicing
Air Conditioning Re-Gas
Valeting
PDR - Paintless Dent Removal
We look foward to offering you the best service around.
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| 01/04/2008 |
Leading Car Body Repairer ChipsAway Dorset Continues Expansion |
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Due to continued growth, it has been necessary to expand the number of employees working at ChipsAway Dorset. The new members of staff are welcomed within the team and will further enhance the professional reputation and quality of ChipsAway Dorset as THE number one SMART repairer.
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| 26/11/2007 |
ChipsAway Dorset Goes "Greener" |
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ChipsAway Dorset is pleased to announce the launch of its new, more eco-friendly Waterbourne Paint System "AquaClear", which reduces our environmental impact, whilst delivering the same high quality car body repairs dorset, and bumper scuff repair weymouth results that have become our hallmark.
The launch follows a five year research & development programme undertaken by the company both in the USA and Europe and subsequent trials of the new system by the ChipsAway UK network, commencing September 2006.
Due to the success of the trials, which yielded excellent results over a nine month period, the new AquaClear System was officially launched in June 2007. It is EU and Health & Safety compliant and delivers high quality car body repairs dorchester. The new system is consistent with ChipsAway brand values and continues to carry a two year guarantee.
ChipsAway Dorset will be employing the new Aqua Clear system at the beginning of next year to further increase its position as the SMART Repairs dorset market leader.
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| 01/08/2007 |
ChipsAway Dorset At The Dorset County Show |
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ChipsAway Dorset will be available at the Dorset County Show on the 1st and 2nd of September 2007 ( http://www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk ). We will be located at the Bride Valley Motors stand and due to Health & Safety restrictions we will be unable to demonstrate bumper scuffs weymouth, car body repairs dorchester, dent removal weymouth or vandal scratch dorset as previously advertised. However, we will be on hand to offer advise and free estimates on the day for car body repairs weymouth to your vehicle. 10% off vouchers will be handed out on the day. See you there.....
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| 10/07/2007 |
Mobile Car Repairs - ChipsAway Dorset Now Covers Blandford |
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We are pleased to announce that the original SMART repairer ChipsAway Dorset Weymouth now cover Blandford and surrounding areas. We have been trading for some years now offering car body repairs in Weymouth / Dorchester, alloy wheel repairs in Weymouth / Dorchester, bumper scuff repairs in Weymouth / Dorchester and scratch removal in Weymouth / Dorchester and Bridport. Any enquiries from these areas please either use the contact form or call the numbers listed.
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| 06/06/2007 |
Car Body Repairs In Dorset |
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Welcome to the home of car body repairs in Weymouth / Dorchester area - ChipsAway Dorset . The site has undergone an enhancement upgrade to enable more functionality and bring you the latest information, techniques and news for you to read. Please navigate around the site and any feedback or questions you may have please use the contact page. Enjoy the new site.
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