Laird Languages has rebranded as Translate Hive to reflect the evolving client base. Originally set up in 2013 as a sub-division of Laird Assessors to help with the myriad of diverse languages spoken around the UK, it has grown beyond the legal / insurance world of Laird. We were asked by a vape manufacturer to…
As recycling becomes ever more important we ask motor engineer Nik Ellis from Laird Assessors to give us an independent view on the pros & cons of green parts. The Bodyshop Perspective From a financial point of view green parts may seem less profitable than fitting manufacturers parts (OEM). The greater the price of the…
Following strong growth throughout 2019, Laird are expanding their teams based at their HQ in Heswall. With a wide variety of roles on offer they have decided to put on an informal recruitment day, next door to their offices in the Harvest Mouse pub on Thursday 17th October. For people with a keen interest or…
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Rik Green to our Engineer Manager. Having joined us two years ago, Rik has been instrumental in identifying & plugging gaps within the automotive teams. He has brought clear structure, coupled with training plans and development for the desktop engineering teams. Rik already works with the management…
Laird Assessors has launched a ground-up rebuild of their highly successful image app. The highly improved new app can be white-labeled for clients to give to their customers, speeding up assessment times from days to minutes & slowing more accurate FNOL triage assessments. In turn this increases efficiencies, reduces third party capture & ensures a…
Laird Assessors are delighted to launch our new website created by the talented team at Revolution Four. The fully responsive, tech-filled new site is designed to make it easier for our customers to explore all of the services from the UK’s Leading Automotive Experts.
Nik Ellis discusses how have green initiatives been embraced by the repair and insurance industries: There was a time when ‘green’ parts were sourced after climbing over a damaged car or three in a muddy scrap yard watched by hungry guard dogs. Saws & angle grinders were the removal tool of choice. Today the vehicle recycling business…
Four of Lairds wonders; Greg, Jo, Emma and Lucia have joined forces and are looking to bring fun, excitement and hopefully a bit of something for everyone to work life at Lairds… oh and probably some beer & wine too! Their aim is to make every day at work that little bit more enjoyable whilst…
Concept I first encountered the i8 in concept form back in 2011 at the Los Angeles Motor Show. It was not long after BMW had developed it further from the original Concept Vision EfficientDynamics car (not the most catchy of names!) I recall being drawn to the futuristic design, the left-field thinking that had led…
Laird are pleased to announce that more of our engineers have successfully passed the Salvage AQP Examination. With the introduction of the Association of British Insurers Association (ABI) revised salvage code of Conduct which requires that vehicle salvage can only be categorised by an Appropriately Qualified Person (AQP). Laird have invested heavily in both internal…