ChipsAway
Provides top quality repairs to minor car paintwork damage, quickly, conveniently and competitively.
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Who are ChipsAway?
ChipsAway are the originators of the SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) repair process. ChipsAway was launched in the UK in 1994, and today provides SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) repair technology to car owners across the country. Be your own boss with a turn-key ChipsAway franchise. ChipsAway ensures that all new franchisees receive all the support and training needed to start a successful paint and bodywork repair business. In 2020, on average, over £150,000 worth of leads* were generated per ChipsAway franchisee.
By choosing ChipsAway you will benefit from:
- A tried and tested business model
- Over £150,000 worth of leads* generated per franchisee per year
- National advertising including extensive TV, social media and digital campaigns
- All the support and training you need to launch your successful business
- An established brand – recognised by 11 times as many customers as the nearest car repair competitor – according to a recent YouGov survey.
- The ChipsAway franchise is all of the above and more. Keep reading to understand how you can create a better lifestyle for yourself and your family without the uncertainty that often comes with starting a business.
Who Are ChipsAway?
ChipsAway was launched in the UK in 1994, and today provides SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) repair technology to car owners across the country. With a rapidly expanding network of over 200 franchisees in the UK, we now have the largest network of repair specialists in the UK, who provide high-quality, value-for-money repairs to car paintwork, on a same-day basis. Our specialists work from vehicles fully equipped as mobile workshops, or fixed-base units known as Car Care Centres.
Getting started with ChipsAway
Established for over 25 years, our market-leading car repair franchise makes it straightforward for you to start your own business. You don’t need any car body repair experience because you’ll receive four weeks of expert, hands-on car repair training at our bespoke facility – accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) – before you start work.
What does success look like?
The beauty of running your own business with ChipsAway is that you define your own success. Some franchisees work from a single van, happy to go it alone and celebrate their own financial milestones. Others wish to expand their network, opening several franchises and employing multiple members of staff. Meanwhile, some engineers opt to set up a Car Care Centre which acts as a HQ for their empire. However you choose to work with ChipsAway, we’ll help you reach your ambitions.
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ChipsAway ‘Roars Ahead’ at Annual Conference and 1920’s Awards Dinner
ChipsAway ‘Roars Ahead’ at Annual Conference and 1920’s Awards Dinner Over 200 delegates gathered at the 5* Celtic Manor Resort, for ChipsAway’s Annual Conference and Roaring 20s ‘Gatsby’ themed Awards Dinner over the weekend. The event celebrated the minor
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ChipsAway takes national marketing ‘up a gear’ with the launch of a new TV advert
ChipsAway, the UK’s leading minor car body paintwork repair service, has launched a new TV advertisement to promote the convenience and ease of the service they offer. The new TV commercial demonstrates how easy it is for customers to enquire
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ChipsAway’s Youngest Franchisee presented with the Bodyshop Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Rising Stars Award
Owner of ChipsAway Exeter, Brandon Akerman, is celebrating after being presented with the Bodyshop Magazine’s ‘30 under 30 Rising Stars of 2021’ award at the Bodyshop Awards dinner last week. Brandon received this highly coveted award at the annual event,
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Celebrating 20 years with ChipsAway!
Spending long periods of time working for other people can lead many to want to start their own business. Some feel destined to be entrepreneurs, in control of their own workload and driven to achieve success. This is the case
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ChipsAway’s Youngest Franchisee named as Bodyshop Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Rising Stars Winner
Owner of ChipsAway Exeter, Brandon Akerman has been named as one of Bodyshop Magazine’s ‘30 under 30 Rising Stars of 2021’. Entrepreneur Brandon, joined the ChipsAway network in September 2020, aged just 21. Within the space of only six months
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ChipsAway Telford & Wolverhampton achieves carbon neutral status
The Telford & Wolverhampton branch of nationwide SMART (small to medium area repair technology) car scratch and bodywork repair specialists ChipsAway, has become the first of the franchise’s 200-strong network to achieve Carbon Neutral status. ECA Business Energy awarded the
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ChipsAway franchisee, Andy Darby named as a winner in the first Great British Franchisee Awards
Owner of ChipsAway Cambridge, Huntingdon and St Neots, Andy Darby has been announced as a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards hosted by Which Franchise. The Great British Franchisee Awards focuses on the people who have made UK franchising
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Automotive – The Way Forward for Ambitious Women Like Carolyn
Each year, International Women’s Day is celebrated to champion the things we do as people and as businesses to create a fairer, more equal world for women to live and work in. At ChipsAway, we have welcomed women and men
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ChipsAway Marks Milestone Month with Random Act of Kindness
The UK’s most trusted car repair franchise, ChipsAway, has this month reached 20,000 Trustpilot reviews – and has marked the occasion through a random act of kindness. The milestone comes just seven months after ChipsAway hit the 10,000 review mark,
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ChipsAway celebrates record quarter and pandemic bounce back
SMART car bodywork repair network ChipsAway has reported its strongest quarter ever, with leads up almost 14 per cent compared to the same time last year. Between June and August, the company distributed over 81,000 leads to its network of
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ChipsAway franchisees celebrate record month
ChipsAway franchisees celebrate record month A comprehensive new marketing strategy following the easing of lockdown restrictions has created a surge in demand for ChipsAway’s services, with the company celebrating a record month for consumer leads generated for the UK-wide network
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ChipsAway Celebrates Renewal of 25-Year Franchisee
A SMART car body work repair franchisee is celebrating after renewing his franchise following 25 years in the business. Steve Giles was one of ChipsAway’s first franchise partners in the UK, setting up just one year after the brand was
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a ChipsAway franchise cost?
ChipsAway lists a minimum investment of £15,000. Figures are supplied by the franchisor and are indicative — confirm current costs directly with ChipsAway before committing.
Does ChipsAway provide training?
ChipsAway records training provided as: Yes. Ask the franchisor what the programme covers, how long it lasts and what ongoing support follows it.
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