Sopp+Sopp is ramping up its repair capacity for fleet customers with two new purpose-built repair centres under a £2m investyment.

Like all Activate Accident Repair centres, the sites are equipped with the latest technology, including the ability to repair structural composite materials and EVs

Run by sister company Activate Accident Repair, the new body shops are based in Mildenhall in the South East and Sunderland in the North East, and are equipped with the latest technology, including the ability to repair structural composite materials and EVs.

The new centres form part of a strategic growth plan that will see Activate Accident Repair open more body shops to complement its existing strategic repair relationships. Activate’s hybrid repair network approach is helping to service hundreds of thousands of claims a year for its fleet and insurance clients.

The latest investment comes as the vehicle repair industry faces significant pressure, with demand for repairs outstripping available capacity in many parts of the country.

Callum Langan, commercial director, Sopp+Sopp said: “These two new sites are part of our strategy to build a hybrid repair network that includes guaranteed, owned capacity, and strong UK-wide partnerships with body shop groups and independent repairers.

“Many of our fleet customers are working towards reducing emissions, and we’re proud to be investing in body shops with the equipment and expertise to safely repair the very latest vehicle technology.”