Intelligent Repair Prospectus September 2024

Did you know 70% of vehicles on the road have some cosmetic damage? This means big opportunity for your business!

Getting to know Intelligent Repair

The average vehicle excess ranges from £250 to £500, but some can be as high as £750! With insurance premiums and excesses rising, vehicle owners are seeking alternatives that can provide quality repairs without the hefty price tag. Intelligent Repair offers precisely this! Intelligent repairs can range from £60 to £220 on average which means a significant saving and customers won’t lose their no claims bonus!

Intelligent repair is a process where you can repair small to medium damage without the need to replace parts. This could be anything from panel dents and scuffs, cracks or chips to windscreens,interior leather, velour and plastic repairs and damage to painted and diamond cut alloy wheels! What is Intelligent repair?

Why invest in Intelligent Repair?

Opens new revenue streams

Reduces repair times, increasing workflow

Provides a cost-effective repair solution for customers

Supports sustainability and a greener industry

Sets you apart from your competitors

Can’t get to one of our training venues? Don’t worry, we can come to you! Purchase any of our Intelligent Repair Kits and we will come to your Bodyshop and provide training onsite.

Bespoke training when purchased with PDR kit

Bespoke training when purchased with any other IRP kit (chip surgeon, interior trolley mobile, glass repair or PDR glue pulling kit)

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Only £ 339 .00

Only £ 399 .00

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Not sure where to start? Take our skills assessment Our skills assessment has been designed to help you understand where and how to develop within your team.

To sign up or to book training courses go to: www.lkqacademy.co.uk

Paintless Dent Repair

Paintless Dent Repair, or PDR, uses the latest glue pulling techniques and adjustable PDR rods to remove medium size dents and creases including swage lines, leaving a perfect finish. This can be done in a short space of time without the need for filling and spraying. What is Paintless Dent Repair? Getting started… Step 1 - Training

The course is spread over 5 days: • Days 1-3: Learn the basics of paintless dent removal. • Independent Practice: Apply and refine your skills in a real Bodyshop over the course of a few weeks. • Days 4-5: Return for more training, assessments, and feedback.

Introduction to Paintless Dent Removal 5 day course 263770210

The Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) course aims to give participants a solidunderstanding and firsthand practice in paintless dent removal techniques. You’ll learn through a mix of theory and practical assessments, focusing on using rods and glue.

£ 1499 .99

Step 2 – Get yourself kitted out with top of the range products and equipment

Professional PDR Kit 274770410

Chip Surgeon Stone Chip Repair Kit OPT.CHIPKIT

Kit includes:

Kit includes:

• 52 Colours in 100ml • Touch-up Bottles • Gloss Binder 250ml • Chip Prep 250ml • Old Touch-up Remover 250ml • Wax 250ml • Mini Paint Scales

• 1 x paddle tool • 7 x accessories • 1 x stainless steel window guard • 1 x case.

• 4 x T Bar tools • 8 x fixed handle tools • 4 x indexable tools • 1 x power bank light board • 1 x lens

• Green Cleaning Cloths • Rubber Remover Block • Touch-up Brush.

Includes adjustable LED PDR light

65,000 colours can be mixed using this kit to make sure you get the prefct colour match!

ONLY £1,249 .00 WEEKLY £ 6

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Glue Pull Kit 274770388 Kit includes: • Large adjustable PDR slide hammer • Mini angle robo hand puller • Swan-neck tap-down

• Infrared temperature heat gun • 28x glue dent removal tabs (PURPLE ICE) • 18x glue dent removal tabs (BLUE FLEXI) • Tap-down mini • Supplied in a handy tool carry case. £ 649 .00

and attachments • 300W glue gun

To find out more about the products and equipment available, contact your account manager

Spot Repair

The ‘Spot’ repair process is all about fixing minor defects on vehicle panels quickly and economically. Also known as ‘SMART’ repair, this method is perfect for damage about the size of an A4 sheet of paper. Instead of repainting an entire panel, you only repaint the damaged area. This ensures an invisible repair that’s done right the first time, using fewer materials, and requiring less trim removal. What is spot repair?

Getting started… Step 1 - Training

Spot Repair Course 1 day course 263772470

This course is perfect for Smart Repairers and technicians specialising in local partial panel repairs and uses both theory and practical training to delve into the intricacies of SMART repair so that you can make high-quality spot repairs that last.

By the end of this course, you’ll have advanced skills in SMART repair techniques. You’ll know how to identify the right repairs, understand their limits, and apply best practices for speed, appearance, and durability.

£ 349 .99

Step 2 – Get yourself kitted out with top of the range products and equipment

Pro X Smart Repair Kit IND.610305

Air-Cube Portable Extraction Unit 274770381 High-performance mobile extraction system designed for use within SMART repair shops and enclosures. Equipped with a powerful extraction fan and two stage filtration system, Air-cube captures overspray and draws paint fumes away from the working environment, helping keep the workplace clean and boosting compliance with Health and Safety guidance.

The quick change system enables effortless switching between rotary and random orbital action for both sanding and polishing applications.

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ONLY £1,599 .00 WEEKLY £ 8

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Battery charger sold separately IND.610329

To sign up or to book training courses go to: www.lkqacademy.co.uk

Interior Repair

Interior repair involves fixing any damage inside a vehicle. With the right products and techniques, you can tackle a wide range of issues, no matter the material or type of damage. Whether it’s a hole in a leather or fabric seat, a tear on a vinyl dashboard, a stain on the carpets, or discoloration of a velour trim, you can restore the interior to look like new again. What is interior repair? Getting started… Step 1 - Training

Interior Repair Course 1 day course 263772490

This course provides you with a thorough understanding and firsthand experience in repairing automotive interiors, specifically focusing on leather, vinyl, fabric, and velour. Using both theory and practical applications, this will give you a well-rounded understanding of the techniques involved in restoring and repairing various interior materials.

£ 299 .99

Step 2 – Get yourself kitted out with top of the range products and equipment

Optima Interior/ Plastic Repair Kit OPT.INTKIT200

Complete repair kit for interior leather, vinyl, plastic, carpet and velour

Kid includes: • 10x interior trim paint toners 250ml • 17x paint mixing jars 1oz

• 18x leather, plastic and vinyl paints • Velour fibre repair kit with 15x velour fibre toners • Plastic repair consumables (activator, black gel, clear gel) • 14x aerosol paint colours 400ml • Adhesion promoter aerosol 400ml • Plastic texture aerosol 400ml.

• Electric heating iron • Craft knife • Foam brush • Mini scales for paint mixing (0.01g) inc. calibration weight.

See this kit in action at our T1 Training Centre

ONLY £1,654 .00 WEEKLY £ 8

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To find out more about the products and equipment available, contact your account manager

Plastic Repair

Plastic repair is a budget-friendly solution for fixing minor, non structural cosmetic damage on vehicle plastic parts. It involves using special adhesives and fillers designed to flex with the plastic, followed by refinishing with various textured effects and custom colours to match the original look. This approach ensures your plastic parts are repaired seamlessly and restored to their original appearance without breaking the bank. What is plastic repair? Getting started… Step 1 - Training

Plastic Repair Process 1 day course 263772460

This course is tailored for technicians who repair plastic parts, combining theory with firsthand practice to master various plastic repair methods. You’ll learn to identify different plastic types and apply effective repair techniques, including using cold and hot adhesives, texturing, and colouring with aerosols. The course also covers cleaning, paint film weight, and ADAS requirements.

£ 299 .99

Step 2 – Get yourself kitted out with top of the range products and equipment

Optima Interior/Plastic Repair Kit OPT.INTKIT200 Complete repair kit for interior leather, vinyl, plastic, carpet and velour

Kid includes

• 14x aerosol paint colours 400ml • Adhesion promoter aerosol 400ml • Plastic texture aerosol 400ml. • Electric heating iron

• 10x interior trim paint toners 250ml • 17x paint mixing jars 1oz • 18x leather, plastic and vinyl paints • Velour fibre repair kit with 15x velour fibre toners • Plastic repair consumables (activator, black gel, clear gel)

• Craft knife • Foam brush

ONLY £1,654 .00 WEEKLY £ 8

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• Mini scales for paint mixing (0.01g) inc. calibration weight.

Mini Plastic Repair Welder LAS92517

Nitrogen Plastic Welder with Generator/Stapler 274770381

Mini plastic welder suitable for almost every plastic type used in the automotive industry, can be used with

Plastic welder with its own Nitrogen generator, that eliminates the need for a nitrogen gas bottle. Workshop compressed air is used to maintain consistent temperature between welds — the

compressed air or nitrogen. • Compatible with almost every plastic type used in the automotive industry • Compact entry level plastic welder can be used with compressed air or Nitrogen. £ 899 .00

nitrogen is only activated when pulling the trigger so that it’s not wasted between welds. Makes repairs that are stronger than any two-part epoxy or hot air weld. The plastics are melted together, with no oxidation, to form the strongest possible weld. £ 3,275 .00

To sign up or to book training courses go to: www.lkqacademy.co.uk

Alloy Wheel Repair

What is alloy wheel repair?

Alloy wheel repair involves fixing damage to the alloy wheels of a vehicle, such as scratches, dents, or curb damage. The process typically includes cleaning the wheel, sanding down the damaged area, applying filler or primer, and then refinishing the wheel with matching paint or powder coating. The goal is to restore the wheel’s appearance and structural integrity, making it look as good as new and ensuring it continues to perform safely. This repair can help improve the overall look of the vehicle and extend the life of the wheels.

Getting started… Step 1 - Training

Alloy Wheel Cosmetic Repair 2 day course 263772480

This course aims to provide attendees with both theoretical knowledge and firsthand experience in repairing cosmetic scuffs on alloy wheels. It covers repair techniques, the latest equipment (like lathes and blasters), surface preparation, and finishing, ready for further professional development in automotive wheel repair.

£ 999 .99

Step 2 – Get yourself kitted out with top of the range products and equipment

Alloy Wheel Polishing and Diamond Cut Effect Machine

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• Professional Machine design to remove damage to painted and diamond cut alloy wheels • Suitable for up to 24” Wheels with tyre on

• Intergrated bead Breaker • Mobile or Fixed application

ONLY £4,449 .00 WEEKLY £ 22

See this machine in action at our T1 Training Centre

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Aqua Wheel Blast Unit • Washes, blasts and provides a perfect surface ready for painting • Ideal for quick, same day repairs • 100% dust-free wet blasting process

ONLY £14,399 .00 WEEKLY £ 73 With Open Loop System 597779790*

ONLY £14,999 .00 WEEKLY £ 76 With Closed Loop System 597779580*

Pneumatic Wheel Lift 597779590*

ONLY £1,499 .00 WEEKLY £ 7

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*Delivery charges apply.

To find out more about the products and equipment available, contact your account manager

Glass Repair Automotive glass repair involves fixing damage to a vehicle’s windscreen, such as chips, cracks, or ‘bulls eyes’. The process typically includes cleaning the damaged area, applying a special resin that fills the repair area, and curing it with UV light to restore the glass’s strength and clarity. This repair helps prevent the damage from spreading, maintaining the safety and integrity of the windscreen or other glass surfaces while being more cost-effective than full glass replacement. What is glass repair? Getting started… Step 1 - Training

Glass Repair 1 day course

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This course offers specialized training in repairing chips and small cracks in automotive glass, focusing on both theory and practical skills. Participants will learn industry guidelines and effective repair techniques. By the end, attendees will confidently manage glass repairs and have the foundation to further advance their expertise in this field.

£ 249 .99

Step 2 – Get yourself kitted out with top of the range products and equipment

SuperVac Windscreen Repair Kit 274770140 • Stainless Steel Vacuum and Pressure Windscreen Repair Injector • Super-Fast, Superior windscreen repair outcomes saves windscreens being replaced • Comes as a Cordless and Rechargeable LED curing technology for ease of use • Premium Quality Windscreen Repair Resins included • Full Consumables package included. BS AU 242b:2021 compliant

Wizard Smart Windshield Repair System 274770210 BS AU 242b:2021 compliant • The most advanced and user friendly windscreen repair system ever developed • Fully Automated, Lightweight, and super easy to use • One touch on the LED display is all Watch the Wizard in action

it takes to get your repair started • So simple and effective that you can perform successful repairs on your first day in business.

ONLY £2,699 .00 WEEKLY £ 13

See this machine in action at our T1 Training Centre

£ 589 .00

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