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Body Shops, we understand your struggles
We see your potential
Now Locke it in

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TECHNICIAN SHORTAGE

Missed productivity from under-trained teams or inefficient work distribution.

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CAPABILITY GAPS

Work delayed or backlogged due to missing capacity, tools, or resource planning.

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Revenue Loss

Missed profit from unbalanced operations or unmeasured downtime.

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LACK OF BENCHMARKING

Decisions made on guesswork instead of data-driven performance insight.

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DISRUPTION RISK

Vulnerability to market or supply shocks due to weak process resilience.

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OPERATIONAL INEFFICIENCY

Lost output and longer cycle times caused by invisible process bottlenecks.

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ISOLATION EFFECT

Slower progress from solving problems alone instead of learning from peers.

38%

Enhanced Efficiency

Our clients achieve significantly faster repair cycles and increased job capacity through process optimisation and training.

Expert consulting for the automotive industry 

Global consultancy empowering body shops to achieve higher throughput, greater efficiency, and sustainable growth through data-driven assessment, guidance, training, and design.

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Training

Our proprietary platform delivers real-time KPI tracking, benchmarking, and self-assessment tools to help your shop make data-driven decisions and stay ahead of the curve.

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Consultancy

Comprehensive support across assessment, training, design, and strategy. Our tailored recommendations and hands-on implementation ensure measurable and sustainable improvements.

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Elite Lean Program

A modular eight-stage program designed to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and drive long-term operational excellence across multiple sites.

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Body Shop Intel (BSI)

Our proprietary platform delivers real-time KPI tracking, benchmarking, and self-assessment tools to help your shop make data-driven decisions and stay ahead of the curve.

SERVICES

Expertise That Drives Measurable Results

Our team of experts provide objective assessments of bodyshop businesses, identify areas of improvement, and implement strategies to drive growth and improve performance. With our industry knowledge and experience, we empower our clients so that they can focus their efforts on key tangible drivers that have the greatest impact and achieve excellence.

02

Software and Technology

Leverage real-time data and digital insights through our BSI platform to track progress and maintain performance excellence.

03

Training & Consultancy

Empower your team with the expertise and structure needed to consistently deliver quality and efficiency.

04

Process Design & Equipment

Enhance performance through custom layouts, tool selection, and ROI-focused upgrades.

PROCESS

We are built on a foundation of four core pillars

01

Assessment & Recommendations

A modular eight-stage program designed to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and drive long-term operational excellence across multiple sites.

IMPACT

Measurable Results, Proven Growth

Our success is defined by the measurable impact we deliver. Through structured programs and hands-on consultancy, we help body shops achieve tangible business results.

+38%

Higher Throughput

+25%

Increased Profitability

+12%

Enhanced Efficiency

+100%

Increased Visability

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CASE STUDY

STERNAUTO

TESTIMONIAL

"Within the first week after achieving our milestones we could double our output from approximately 14 to 28 jobs per week." — Niels Bogan, After Sales Director

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CASE STUDY

Carrosserie Brachet et Fils

TESTIMONIAL

"From cluttered workflows to streamlined production: the hands-on coaching, lean methodology, and collaboration with BASF achieved measurable improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction." — Julien Brachet, Managing Director

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Denys Edwardes

TESTIMONIAL

"Locke & Partners helped us unlock our potential. With their guidance, we boosted our weekly throughput by 25%, breaking past capacity limits and achieving new efficiency levels." — Marc Lippstreu, Owner

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Jaguar Land Rover Network (EIRO)

TESTIMONIAL

"While every consultant predicted massive contraction during COVID, data-driven approach and systematic optimization doubled the network when competitors were failing. This is crisis-proven operational excellence." — Jeremy Locke, CEO, Locke & Partners / Former External Program Manager, JLR

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Gemini Accident Repairs

TESTIMONIAL

"We built operational systems so efficient that AMA Group, Australia's largest collision repair network, acquired us. That's the proof that operational excellence attracts success - you don't just build a business, you build a business worth acquiring." — Jim Timuss, COO, Locke & Partners / Former COO, Gemini Accident Repairs & AMA Group

PROCESS

Global Presence

We operate across key international markets, combining global expertise with localized insights. This broad reach allows us to understand the unique challenges and regulations of different regions, making us a reliable partner for body shops worldwide.

Locations
Presence
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INSIGHTS

Insights & Resources

Stay ahead of change with practical insights from the Locke & Partners team.  From Lean methodology to data-driven performance, our articles explore the latest trends shaping the future of collision repair and business optimisation.

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