THATCHAM
Berkshire RG19 4NR
UK
Main Activities
 | State of the art damage repair facility, crash laboratory with capability to 70 Kph and 2,5 tonnes |
| High speed photography for structural analysis |
| Broadcast quality video production |
| Publication of research results in repair manuals, publication of parts price guides for accident susceptible parts on all popular vehicles |
| The production of vehicle repair times by computerised methods (Thatcham Time System) |
| The operation of a compliance procedure for vehicle security systems |
| The training of vehicle assessors and repairers in repair techniques and estimating |
Direction
| Research into the most economic and practical methods of accident damage repair, and the times required to accomplish specific tasks |
| To research and recommend to vehicle manufacturers improvements in damageability and repairability |
| To pass on the results of research and the knowledge gained therefrom by means of training courses for Insurance engineers and Body Repairers |
| The production of job times for motor vehicle body repair |
| The approval of vehicle security systems for the UK Insurance Industry |
