Activate Group, the parent company of fleet accident management firm Sopp+Sopp, has acquired Motorcare bodyshops in Tunbridge Wells and Bristol for an undisclosed sum.
The acquisition allows Activate Group to further enhance its capacity to deliver repairs to the growing base of fleet and insurer clients, serviced by its Sopp+Sopp and Motor Repair Network businesses respectively.
As part of the acquisition, both sites will be rebranded under the Activate Accident Repair banner and will benefit from significant investment aimed at enhancing their existing capabilities. Upgrades in line with the Activate Accident Repair brand include cutting-edge repair technology, sustainable practices, and a commitment to a top-tier working environment for team members.
The deal was supported by further investment from Elysian Capital, following the transaction in January, which saw the private equity firm take a significant stake in the group.
The move marks the first acquisition of existing repair sites by the group and represents a new chapter in its commitment to expanding its owned repair capacity in high-demand areas.
Activate Accident Repair, the group’s bodyshop division, has grown significantly since 2019 through the development of purpose-built, state-of-the-art repair centres.
Hannah Wilcox, CEO of Activate Group, commented: “Our acquisition of these Motorcare sites is a strategic step to better support our fleet and insurer clients, meeting the demands of our growing customer base in high-need areas. We’re thrilled to welcome the skilled teams at Tunbridge Wells and Bristol into the Activate family and to build on their existing strengths, enhancing each site to reflect the high standards our customers expect from Activate Accident Repair.”
The Tunbridge Wells and Bristol sites will now form part of Activate Group’s approved repair network of more than 240 repair partners across the UK, boosting capacity in Kent and the South West.
