Seven out of 10 body repairers think none of the bodyshop trade associations meet the needs of the industry, according to a poll conducted on the Auto Body Projects website.

Of the 300 who expressed a preference, 14% went for the VBRA, 10% for the MVRA and 6% for the RMI.

Commenting on the results Robert Hadfield of Auto Body Projects said: “It shows a significant level of dissatisfaction with the trade bodies. They have a long way to go to win hearts and minds.”