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What’s in the future for the BSI Kitemark for Vehicle
Damage Repair?
Understandably, with the technological advances in vehicle design,
materials and computing power, standards have to be reviewed
continually to keep pace with such developments. Equally, as vehicles
become more complex, more expertise is required to repair them.
The BSI Kitemark has been instrumental to the industry to date,
however it is currently being reviewed by stakeholders in the industry,
including insurance organisations, to ensure it continues to meet the
requirements of the insurance sector, bodyshops and consumers. To
date, the Kitemark scheme has focused on the industry standard BS
10125
Automotive services.
However, to reflect the changes in the
market and new developments, BSI will be adding other elements
such as cybersecurity and the customer complaint process to the
scheme. This will ensure that the Kitemark for Vehicle Damage Repair
continues to support the industry, both now and in the future.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/our-services/product-certification/industry-sector-schemes/automotive-
product-certification-and-kitemark-schemes/vehicle-damage-repair-
kitemark-pas-125/
1 BS 10125:2014+A1:2016 Automotive services – Specification for vehicle damage repair
processes 3.5.1
About BSI Kitemark™
Originally used solely in the UK, the BSI Kitemark is now
recognised throughout the world as a mark of quality and safety
that offers true value to consumers, businesses and procurement
practices. A recent consumer survey showed that nearly 70% of
British consumers have awareness of BSI Kitemark.
A product or service with BSI Kitemark certification proves
that it has been independently and rigorously tested, giving
consumers the confidence that it goes above and beyond
standard levels of quality, and can be trusted to meet the
highest levels of safety and reliability. The consumer survey
shows that 60% of customers are willing to pay up to 26%
more for goods and services displaying the BSI Kitemark.
The BSI Kitemark is a registered trade mark, owned and
operated by BSI; there are currently around 3,395 registered
BSI Kitemark licences. With UKAS accreditation, the benefits to
BSI Kitemark clients include risk reduction, increased customer
satisfaction and access to new customers around the world.
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