At Laird, technology plays a vital role, but it’s our people who truly bring that technology to life. This week, a group of our engineers travelled to Blackpool and The Fylde College to participate in targeted, high‑calibre training sessions on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), vehicle damage assessment, and estimating techniques. Our Humans Are Our…
The Institute of Automotive Engineering Assessors (IAEA) asked us our opinion on the importance of developing talent and skills to support better vehicle damage assessment. They were interested in what Laird does differently, better ways of working, keeping the team and clients happy and reducing costs, friction etc: A company is the sum of its…
At Laird Assessors, we are thrilled to celebrate a remarkable achievement by two of our dedicated engineers, Paul and Gary. They have recently passed the respected Salvage Code Exam, known as the AQP, a testament to their expertise and commitment to maintaining the highest standards in vehicle assessment and salvage operations. The Salvage Code Exam,…
We’re delighted to be shortlisted for something very close to our hearts; being a great place to work. The Modern Claims Awards acknowledge rising and established superstars in the world of claims. They aim to revel in the talent of our industry, leaving no stone unturned in their search for the best of the best….
Diminution, as in the word ‘diminished’, simply means reduced. Diminution in value of a vehicle occurs after it has been involved in an accident and subsequently repaired. In certain cases, this historic damage can deter a motor dealer from paying market value, thus reducing their value. The difference between the original value and the post…
A Week of Collaboration with Our Scottish Engineer Team This week we welcomed our remote VDA team from Scotland for an immersive week of collaboration, learning, and innovation. As a company that values the strength of our team, this initiative marked a significant step towards strengthening our bonds and adopting new approaches to better serve…
Lairds blasted into 2024 with a bang by whisking the crew off on an epic ski adventure to La Clusaz in the beautiful French Alps – no room for those dreary January blues here! Picture this: shredding the slopes with style, diving into mouth-watering French delicacies (yes, we braved snails – verdict: maybe give them…
We are delighted to announce that three of our team are now fully qualified engineers having recently passed their IMI accredited qualification. Lauren, Becky & Liam have moved through our Engineer’s Academy and now realised their goals of becoming full VDA engineers. MD Nik said, “It’s great to see the Academy producing results and I’m…
As our Engineer Academy approaches the end of its first year, we look back & debrief at the achievements, the successes and the obstacles that we’ve faced along the way. The vision of the Academy was to support the steps of an engineer’s journey, from rookie to fully qualified, with a mix of formal, external…