Kia has chosen AkzoNobel Car Refinishes as its preferred partner across Europe.

Heiner Schwan, key account manager at AkzoNobel Car Refinishes EMEA, said: “Focus will be placed on bodyshop process improvement and lowering warranty costs by the use of selected warranty paint systems.

“We will be supplying all bodyshops with handbooks outlining quality standards which will ensure a consistent approach across European markets.”