Mazda Motors UK Ltd has signed agreements with Sikkens (Akzo Nobel), DuPont Refinish and Spies Hecker (DPC) to exclusively supply paint for warranty repairs in its approved bodyshops throughout the Mazda dealer network.

Steve Jelliss, Mazda's aftersales director, said: "We believe paint manufacturers have a significant part to play in the development of Mazda’s approved bodyshop network with Akzo Nobel and DuPont Coatings becoming key partners for us."

There are 163 Mazda franchised dealers and authorised repairers in the UK currently operating with a network of 152 bodyshops.