Solution Repair Group vs Solus Accident Repair Centres

    A balanced, factual comparison for insurer & fleet procurement teams evaluating UK bodyshop networks.

    About Solus Accident Repair Centres

    Solus is the in-house accident repair network of Aviva, the UK's largest insurer. It primarily handles Aviva and Aviva-partner insurer claims, with around 25 company-owned sites.

    Ownership: Owned by Aviva plc
    UK sites: 25
    Founded: 1991
    Focus: Aviva-led insurance repair

    Side-by-side

    CriterionSolution Repair GroupSolus Accident Repair Centres
    OwnershipIndependent owner-operatorsInsurer-owned (Aviva)
    Network size23 sites~25 sites
    BS10125All sitesYes
    Central deploymentYesYes
    CAPS readyYesYes
    Real-time MIVantedge BMS, liveYes
    Published cycle time6.4 daysNot publicly disclosed
    OEM approvals18 brandsMulti-OEM

    Solus Accident Repair Centres strengths

    • Tight integration with Aviva systems
    • Heavy investment in EV and ADAS capability
    • Single ownership = consistent training

    Considerations buyers raise

    • Owned by an insurer — can create perceived conflict of interest for other insurer panels
    • Limited capacity for non-Aviva work
    • Customer-facing brand recognition is low outside Aviva claims

    Why insurers pick Solution Repair Group over Solus Accident Repair Centres

    • Insurer-neutral — we work for every insurer equally, not a parent company
    • Comparable network size, but with truly independent capacity
    • No conflict of interest on subrogated or contested claims
    • Manufacturer approvals across 18 OEMs

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