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Autocraft news and advice

Award wins, community projects and life at our Telford and Shrewsbury bodyshops, plus practical advice from our team for when the unexpected happens.

Will Car Insurance Cover My Repairs?, Autocraft newsUnderstanding Your Car Insurance: Will it Cover my Repairs- Yes, it usually covers repairs to your own vehicle - even if the accident was your fault. Apprentices Shortlisted for National Awards, Autocraft newsApprentices Morgan Kennard and Lewis Robinson Shortlisted for National Industry AwardsWe're proud to announce that two of our outstanding apprentices, Morgan Kennard and Lewis Robinson, have been shortlisted for top honours at the 2025… Motorhome Maintenance Tips, Autocraft newsMotorhome Maintenance Tips to Prevent Expensive RepairsWater damage is one of the most common (and costly) issues in motorhomes. Even a small leak can lead to rot, mould, and electrical failures. Can I Still Drive My Car After an Accident?, Autocraft newsCan I Still Drive my Car After an Accident?If you've just been in a car accident, your mind is racing — adrenaline is high, and you're wondering what to do next. One of the most common… Top 10 Vehicle Repair Myths Debunked, Autocraft newsTop 10 Myths About Vehicle Repairs - Debunked by the Experts at AutocraftWhen it comes to vehicle repairs, misinformation is everywhere - and believing the wrong things can cost you time, money and peace of mind. At… Enterprise Customer Service Award Win, Autocraft newsAutocraft Telford Win Enterprise Customer Service AwardWe are proud to share that Autocraft Telford has been awarded the prestigious Enterprise Customer Service Award for achieving a World-Class Net… Historic BMW E21 Restored for Goodwood, Autocraft newsFrom Workshop to Goodwood: Autocraft Revives Historic BMW for Racing ReturnThis past weekend marked a proud moment for the Autocraft team, as a fully restored ex-County Championship BMW E21 —last raced 45 years ago—made its… Autocraft Shrewsbury Joins Fix Auto, Autocraft newsAutocraft Express Shrewsbury Join Fix Auto NetworkWe're proud to announce that Autocraft Express Accident Repair Shrewsbury has officially joined the Fix Auto UK network, marking a significant… Christmas for 600 Telford Families, Autocraft newsCommunity Effort - Autocraft help Local Hero Ian Preece Brighten Christmas for 600 Telford FamiliesThe holiday season can be a challenging time for many in our local community. Fortunately, Ian Preece, a true local hero, has been working tirelessly… 300 Teddies for Princess Royal Hospital, Autocraft newsAutocraft and the Telford Tigers Deliver Over 300 Teddies to Princess Royal HospitalAutocraft had the privilege of partnering with the Autocraft Telford Tigers to bring some festive cheer to the Children's Ward at the Princess Royal… Christmas Jumper Day for A Christmas Smile, Autocraft newsAutocraft Christmas Jumper Day and Donations to a Christmas Smile CharityThis Christmas Jumper Day, Autocraft Telford embraced the festive spirit making donations to support the Christmas Smile Charity in Telford to bring… Motor Trader Bodyshop of the Year 2024, Autocraft newsAutocraft Telford Win Bodyshop of the Year for the Second Consecutive Year at the 2024 Motor Trader AwardsWe are absolutely thrilled to share that Autocraft has been named Bodyshop of the Year for the second consecutive year at the prestigious 2024 Motor… Autocraft Shrewsbury Becomes BSI Approved, Autocraft newsAutocraft Express Shrewsbury Become BSI ApprovedAutocraft Shrewsbury are thrilled to have successfully completed its first audit and received a positive recommendation for BS10125 accreditation. Maddison Fielding: 30 Under 30 Rising Star, Autocraft newsCelebrating Success: Maddison Fielding Named a 30 Under 30 Rising Star!We're thrilled to announce that Maddison Fielding, our talented Marketing Assistant at Autocraft, has been honoured with the prestigious 30 Under 30… Double Win at 2024 NBRA Greener Awards, Autocraft newsAutocraft Telford Celebrate Double Victory at 2024 NBRA Greener Bodyshop AwardsWe are thrilled to announce that Autocraft Telford has been honoured with two awards at the NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards held last week! Introducing the Autocraft Telford Tigers, Autocraft newsIntroducing: The Autocraft Telford TigersAutocraft Telford and Shrewsbury are thrilled to announce a landmark partnership with the Telford Tigers as the club's new title sponsor for the… Community Programme Award Win, Autocraft newsDriving Change and Impact: Autocraft Takes Home Community Programme Award for Outstanding ContributionAt Autocraft, we take immense Pride in our deep-rooted commitment to giving back to the community and are proud to share the fantastic news that we… Autocraft's Ukraine Appeal Trike Arrives, Autocraft newsSafely Arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine: Autocraft Group Ukraine AppealAutocraft Telford and ChipsAway Telford & Wolverhampton have joined forces to support a remarkable local hero, David Pryce, a man with cerebral… Autocraft's Bodyshop Awards Hat-Trick, Autocraft news'Lost for Words': Autocraft's Joy After Awards Hat-Trick.Autocraft Telford tasted success at the 2023 Bodyshop Magazine Awards, which were held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Double Win at 2023 NBRA Greener Awards, Autocraft newsDouble Win for Autocraft Telford at NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards 2023Autocraft Telford are thrilled to have been awarded two awards at he 2023 NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards at Alton Towers, the Greener Bodyshop, Gold… Telford Tigers 2023 Sponsorship Renewed, Autocraft newsThe Autocraft Warm Up: Telford Tigers 2023 Sponsorship RenewalThis year we are proud to announce that we have renewed our sponsorship of the Telford Tigers with an exciting new addition. We are the official… Volvo's Top Performing Bodyshop, Autocraft newsAutocraft Telford Recognised as Volvo's 'Top Performer' in the CountryAutocraft Telford and Volvo Cars Shrewsbury are proud to announce that we have been awarded the 2022 Volvo High Achiever Award of Region 6 and the… Autocraft's £250,000 Solar Investment, Autocraft newsAutocraft Telford's £250,000 Plunge into Solar EnergyAutocraft Telford are proud to announce that we have taken a momentous step towards environmental sustainability, with a massive £250,000 investment… Three-Time Finalist at British Bodyshop Awards, Autocraft newsAutocraft Accelerates to Excellence: Finalist for Three Prestigious Awards at the 2023 ABP British Bodyshop AwardsAutocraft attended the ABP British Bodyshop Awards where they were a triple finalist in the following categories; BSI Kitemark Excellence - Client… First UK Bodyshop Recommended for BS10125:2022, Autocraft newsAutocraft Become First Bodyshop in the UK to Receive New BSI RecommendationThe BS10125:2022 is the latest British Standard for vehicle body repair and paintwork. It provides a framework for safe and effective repair of… Autocraft Shrewsbury Refurbishment, Autocraft newsFresh Refurbishment for Autocraft Express ShrewsburyOur Autocraft Express Shrewsbury site has just completed its comprehensive refurbishment, which has seen it become equipped with a new and extended…
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The quickest way to get your repair moving: send a few photos of the damage and the team will be in touch to talk you through the next steps.

  1. One photo of the whole car, showing the registration
  2. Two or three close-ups of the damage
  3. Your name, phone number and insurer, if you are claiming