Smart Repairs.co.uk, the independent cosmetic vehicle repairer, has recorded an increase in turnover of 10 per cent during the past 12 months.
The Leeds-based company has also smashed its target of creating over 120 new and sustainable jobs.
Overall turnover, which was £11m during 2024, is set to rise to more than £12m by the end of this year.
This strong performance has enabled Smart Repairs to expand into the Republic of Ireland.
Managing director Darryl Short explained: “For the past six years we have achieved sustained growth across the UK, disrupting the fragmented cosmetic vehicle repair sector, creating over 120 new jobs and working closely and rewarding our mobile technicians all over the country.
“We expect to employ 140 by the end of this year, with turnover rocketing to £12m. This increase is totally sustainable as we steadily grow our share of the cosmetic vehicle repair market year on year. Currently we carry out an average of 1,000 vehicle repairs a day.
“The first two months of last year were challenging, with high interest rates and the cost-of-living crisis impacting heavily on the retail vehicle market, which, in turn, affects us. But the market has picked up and we are now going from strength to strength once again.
“Our expansion into the Republic of Ireland has been underpinned by a raft of new deals both with dealerships and insurance companies over there. We already have a strong presence in Scotland and Wales, so we have a tremendous geographical spread.
“We continue to strengthen our leadership team, which ensures we provide the best possible service levels to customers and also support all its team members on the ground.”
Smart Repairs has recently invested £1m in vans and equipment to support the company’s expansion.
