Cheltenham-based K&R Vehicles Solutions has joined Fix Auto UK’s repair network as the company looks to expand its portfolio.

Owned and managed by Kieran Humphries and Andrew Emery, the 5,000 sq ft repair centre will now operate as Fix Auto Cheltenham.

Fix Auto UK has a network of over 90 independently-owned franchised bodyshops throughout the UK. It works with eight of the top 20 UK motor insurance companies and repairs over 150,000 vehicles a year.

Humphries is planning on transforming the business into a fully approved repair centre for the Volkswagen Group in the future.

He said: “Joining Fix Auto UK has been part of our development plans for a long time.

“I have read and followed its progression closely and I really believe the expertise and guidance we’ll receive is the missing link to help us take the business onto another level.

“I’m extremely passionate about all things VW, my goal has always been to become a fully approved VW Group repairer – and I confident that will now become a reality.”