THE Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association has a new 24-hour national freephone helpline service. UK motorists involved in an accident will automatically be put through to a local BVRLA member on the freephone number. The 0800 number will be announced later this month and will be backed by a drop of three million leaflets.

In London and around the M25, call 0800 1692980, the South and South West, call 0800 1691541, the North, Midlands and Wales, call 0800 1691540 and Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man, call 0800 1691538. All VBRA members' details are now on the association's website.

  • To access the VBRA site click on the Buyers' guide menu button (left) and go to the Associations and official bodies section.