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At the forefront
of collision
repair services

Avant Consult LTD is a market-leading, independent organisation specialising in the provision of solutions across all aspects of the automotive aftermarket.

Why Avant?

Founded in 2003, Avant has established itself as the leading provider of automotive aftermarket services in the UK, with over 20 years of successful delivery to the leading industry brands.

Our Group

Bodynet released the first online Bodyshop Management System in the UK and has a well-established customer base of retailer and bodyshop groups that utilise the products to manage their day-to-day operations.

With a network of 500+ repairers, Avant Repair Network is a trusted partner providing bespoke repair solutions to its clients.

Our Services

Automotive

A market leading provider of Paint & Body programmes, software and repair management services that deliver innovative and award-winning solutions for vehicle manufacturers.

Recruit

With over 20 years’ experience in the automotive industry, Avant truly understands the sector and the current, very real challenges faced in recruiting and retaining skilled individuals. As such, Avant has devised an offering to support our clients, across all areas of the automotive landscape, with their recruitment needs.

IT Solutions

Our in-house team of technology experts enables Avant to provide first class, modern and innovative IT systems and solutions to our clients.

Consult

Avant’s consulting services specialise in performance management, business coaching and development, leadership and mentoring and training solutions.

What our customers are saying...

“Avant has been a long-standing partner of Volkswagen Group and our collaboration has germinated award-winning initiatives as wellas industry firsts.”

Mike PartridgeVolkswagen Group Paint and Body Business Manager (2021)

“AutoPad is responsible for 150% growth of retail SMART repairs year to date.”

Ric WalfordSytner, Group Bodyshop Manager

“I have worked with Bodynet now for 14 months. It is easy to use and can drill down and identify the root cause of an issue. It’s an exciting tool to use with all the different overviews it provides.”

Trevor FranklinVertu, Regional Manager

“I saw AutoPad 7 years ago and I was an instant fan. I knew it would be a game changer and it is. This integration into the Bodyshop Management System puts it on a whole new level.”

Tom LodgeLookers, Group Bodyshop and Smart Repair Manager