Top automotive brands have been announced as sponsors as The Wright Consultancy takes on the Great Wall of China Charity Trek, to highlight the importance of chest checking for early diagnosis of breast cancer. LKQ has been confirmed as the main corporate sponsor, with branding on the front of the challenge T-shirts and backpacks. A1 ...

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A1 ADAS has revealed a Lancashire ADAS specialist has more than doubled its monthly ADAS revenue after investing in an integrated calibration, wheel alignment and remote diagnostics workflow designed to remove workshop bottlenecks. Lancashire ADAS, based in Chorley, has increased monthly ADAS turnover from £4k to as much as £10k after replacing equipment that was ...

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Bringing ADAS calibration in-house is a decision many workshops are now considering, but choosing the right equipment can be the difference between a profitable service offering and a liability risk. We spoke to Matt Hume at A1 ADAS Group about the calibration rig he uses in-house himself.  The Autel IA600 is one of the latest fully digital ADAS calibration rigs available. It’s also ...

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According to Car Fix Solutions, workshops are increasingly outsourcing ADAS calibration and diagnostics to specialist providers amid growing pressure over liability, insurer compliance and key-to-key times. The Evesham-based repairer, which works predominantly with insurance companies, says the complexity of modern vehicles and the need to meet strict BSI and insurer requirements has made specialist support ...

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As the head of a business that supports workshops with ADAS and calibration services, we thought Iain Molloy, managing director at A1 ADAS Group, was best placed to answer whether it’s now time to add ADAS checks to the MOT. So here he is, in his own words.  Before we even get to the MOT ...

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The PMM Awards return for 2025, highlighting the standout articles that shaped the year. Read on to see which features earned top honours! Who, what, where, when and why: Anyone will these are the essentials to building a compelling story. Establish the facts, bring the reader along with you and steadily heighten the drama until ...

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A1 ADAS Group has reported a surge in demand for 360-degree surround-view camera calibrations, with its Norwich HQ now receiving daily deliveries of vehicles from main dealers, bodyshops, and repairers across the UK. Demand is reportedly being driven by the uptake of vehicles fitted with these 360-degree camera systems across brands such as BYD, MG, ...

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Despite their impending demise, diesel vehicles will become more complex in the next five years. Now, replacing a failed component is no longer the end of the job, says Iain Molloy, managing director at A1 ADAS Group. In many cases, it’s just the beginning. Whether it’s a new NOx sensor, AdBlue injector, or even an ...

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A1 ADAS Group has announced it will be heading to this year’s Mechanex Show in Harrogate with a clear purpose: to help independent garages fix vehicles faster, more profitably, and without the delays or dependencies which come with main dealer involvement. For workshops struggling with secure gateway restrictions, rising vehicle complexity, or lack of access ...

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A1 ADAS Group has been highly recommended for the BS 10125 Vehicle Damage Repair Kitemark, a symbol of safety which is recognised as an independent guarantee of quality. Iain Molloy, Managing Director, said: “Attaining BS 10125 alongside ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and SafeContractor, is a real milestone for us and highlights what we ...

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