ARC-360 once again brought together key voices from across the automotive and commercial vehicle sectors to explore the future of repair, technology and industry standards through a series of expert-led discussions and breakout sessions.
The Special Commercial Vehicle Breakout Session at ARC-360 brought together leading voices from across the commercial vehicle repair sector to explore the challenges surrounding standards, technology, compliance and accountability following a collision. Hosted by Tom Hudd, the panel featured expert insight from Jason Mole, Matt Henson and Steve Oakley, with Matt Henson stepping in to replace Tom Pearson on the Showcase Stage. Discussions focused on the role of the VBRA, the impact of the Elite Truck & Van Standard, and the increasing influence of vehicle technology on repair capability and safety standards.
The discussion panel proved to be one of the standout sessions of the event, generating strong engagement and valuable debate across the industry. With perspectives spanning OEMs, repairers, body builders and technical engineering specialists, the session successfully challenged attendees to think differently about consistency, compliance and risk throughout the commercial vehicle repair journey. The conversation reinforced the importance of ensuring every vehicle returned to the road has been repaired safely and correctly, leaving delegates with a renewed focus on raising standards across the sector.
