FMG Repair Services to open new flagship site

FMG Repair Services will open a new flagship accident repair centre in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, next month.

The new addition, which is the company’s 65th site in the UK, will be equipped with all the latest automotive repair technology enabling repairs to all vehicle derivatives, including electric vehicles (EVs) and vans, it says.

At 24,000 square feet, the new facility will allow the business to expand their existing footprint in the London region. Operations director Paul Wrigglesworth said: “The new site is a perfect addition to our existing estate, well positioned for the North London area, with good arterial roads and logistical links.

“It’s a perfect fit for our strategic plans and we recognise Hoddesdon as a high-profile claims area where capacity is at a premium.”

Site planning and preparation to transform the former empty industrial unit started in autumn 2022, with construction work starting in February 2023.

The fit out programme was project-managed by Rhys Walters, south east senior regional operations manager. He said: “I’m looking forward to welcoming new colleagues and customers to our purpose-built facility, strengthening our regional proposition and being future ready to serve our client base.”

The opening of Hoddesdon forms part of the FMG Repair Services wider growth plans with investment and upgrade works planned for the existing estate, as well as purpose developed sites in new locations like Hoddesdon.

The new site includes a large commercial spray booth, a curtain-heat-and-extract prep area and extended heavy duty geometry equipment and alignment Jig.

Hoddesdon opens late September, taking the combined operation of FMG Repair Services to 65 sites employing more than 1,500 staff and the capability to repair in excess of 100,000 vehicles per annum. 

Earlier this year, FMG Repair Services was selected to host the IMI World Skills Body Repair National Qualifiers for the fourth year running.

The independent competition, which identifies the most talented apprentices in the automotive industry, was held in June at FMG Repair Services’ Technical Training and Professional Development Academy in Goole (pictured above).