Vehicle Body Repair

RML provides advice and assistance to bodyshops throughout England and Wales. Along with employment law advice, a common problem facing repairers has been complicated insurance approved repairer agreements. With little or no access to quality and cost effective legal advice most repairers simply signed these agreements. RML has enabled repairers to obtain effective legal advice with regard to these agreements as and when required. Many repairers have benefited from RML deciphering insurance approved repairer agreements, which has enabled repairers to make informed choices, which protect and benefit their business.

The advice that repairers have received has enabled them, with the assistance of RML, to design internal procedures ensuring that they operate in accordance with the agreement and preventing the possibility of disputes with the insurer.

Telephone Advice On:

Practical Assistance With:

Criminal & Trading Standards

  • Correct Use of Trade Plates
  • False or Misleading Invoices
  • Un-roadworthy Vehicles
  • Statutory Defences
  • Environmental Issues
  • Liaising with Trading Standards

  • Creation of Statutory Defenses

  • Completion of Trading Standards Documents

Consumer Problems

  • Supply of Goods & Services
    • Satisfactory Quality
    • Fit for Purpose
    • Title
    • Reasonable Service
  • Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts
  • Breach of Contract
    • Retention of Title Clauses
    • Disposal of Uncollected Vehicle
  • Repairers Lien
  • Subcontracting
  • Standard Terms of Business
  • Legal Significance of Estimates and Quotations
  • Corresponding with Consumers

  • Managing Customer Complaints

  • Pre-litigation Drafting

  • Subcontracting Agreements

  • Creation of Court Documents

  • Assistance in Litigation

  • Drafting Standard Business Terms

  • Disposal of Uncollected Vehicles

Negligence

  • Duty owed to Consumer
  • Negligence
  • Damages
  • Creation of Standard Procedures to minimise risk of negligence
  • Negotiation with Consumer

Business to Business Relationship

  • Repair Agreements
  • Courtesy Car Agreements
  • General Supplier Agreements
  • Written Advice and Explanation on Contracts
  • Negotiation with Suppliers
  • Correspond with Suppliers