Norwich bodyshop expands to manage calibrations increase

4 February 2025  

Norwich-based car body repair and paint specialist, EASR Bodyshop, has expanded to a second site to manage the increasing amount of repair jobs that now require calibration.

Owner Steve Davy (pictured) said 65% of the bodyshop’s work involved some form of ADAS calibration, which is set to increase.

Davy, who had previously been subcontracting wheel alignment work out, said with insurance companies requiring more paperwork when work is subcontracted, it was the right time to invest.

“We’ve been using A1 ADAS Solutions for mobile ADAS calibrations for a few years, so it made perfect sense to go to its sister company, A1 Diagnostic Solutions, when we needed equipment,” he said.

Davy, who began his journey in mobile smart repairs, sought the advice of A1’s national sales manager, Matt Hume, who assessed the 18,000 ft² workshop.

A1 delivered an equipment package that would enable EASR to bring most of its calibration work in-house, as well as expand into structural bodywork — something that required a vehicle lift.

Expansion

Hume said: “Steve initially wanted a four-post lift, but after demonstrating one at our HQ, we advised it would take up valuable space gained from the expansion.”

The EAE 62BE five-ton two-post vehicle lift was a better option and allow EASR to also accommodate an Absolute Alignment Bluetooth Pro Wheel Alignment system. 

“The best ADAS and diagnostic equipment for EASR was Autel’s IA600 ADAS system with accessories, the MS909 Diagnostic system, and a security gateway unlock for the Autel tablet,” Hume said. “We supplemented this ADAS system with the A1 Remote Diagnostics Mega Bundle.”

Davy said: “We work to the BS 10125 insurance standard so for me, partnering with a company like A1 was crucial to carrying out and securing the insurance work which makes up around 90% of my business.”

Now Davy forecasts that even if EASR only completes two calibrations a day, he will see a return on investment from the whole equipment package in as little as two months.