Graham Thurston

I have been involved in the Motor Industry all of my working life starting as an apprentice panel beater working my way up to bodyshop manager, I have worked for both independent bodyshops and franchised dealers, so have good working knowledge of both. Latterly I returned to estimating, a job that I much preferred and enjoyed. As a natural career progression and to further my knowledge and experience I started work as a motor insurance image engineer for an Independent Motor Engineers in Merseyside and gained VDA in this area. I have excellent communication and negotiating skills and value cars, motorbikes, LCV's, HGV's and agricultural machinery .

My key attributes :

Conscientious and hardworking

Knowledgeable ,self motivated

Assertive with good negotiating skills

Good problem solving abilities

Excellent customer service skills

Good Inter-personal and communication skills

Team player who adapts well to any challenge presented to me

Qualified First Aider

• CSE - English, Mathematics, Technical drawing, Metalwork, Geography, General Science, Art
• City and Guilds LVBR – Parts 1, 2, 2/2
• VAG Paint and Bodyshop Reception
• VAG Customer relations Course
• Renault Bodyshop Technique & Estimating
• Ford Bodyshop Warranty
• BMW Audatex Certification 2004/2005
• Chamber of Commerce – Selling Skills, Management Skills
• Thatcham Experienced Estimating
• VBRA Bodyshop Management
• ATA VDA Estimator
• Audatex Certified
• Member of 1AEA
• VDA

I am an ex member of The Parachute Regiment serving both in the regulars and TA. I was also volunteer for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and am a qualified tutor for BELA and HML . I also enjoy reading, travelling and spending time with my family.