Automotive

Keep your workshops roadworthy. Workshops, bodyshops and dealerships face daily compliance pressures. We help you control risks, meet legal duties and keep operations running smoothly.

How We Help

Showrooms and workshops move quickly. We fit risk management around service bays, bodyshops and customer areas, so technicians and visitors stay safe while vehicles move. You get proportionate controls, clear responsibilities and records that stand up to audits and insurer review.

Typical risk areas we help you manage:

  • Health and safety: competent person support, reviews and audits, risk assessments, safe systems of work and site inspections.
  • Accident and incident investigations: practical root-cause findings and actions you can implement.
  • Fire risk management: assessments with prioritised actions for workshops, parts stores and public areas.
  • DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations): proportionate reviews where fuels, gases or solvents are used, with zoning and sensible controls.
  • Asbestos management: inspections and straightforward plans for mixed-age estates.
  • Environmental management: storage and handling controls with simple records.
  • Policies and training: clear policies, tool-box talks and accredited courses for managers and technicians.
Cars parked in rows in an outdoor dealership or storage yard.
Mechanic on a creeper working under a raised car in a workshop.
Car lifted on a red hydraulic ramp in a garage.
Several vehicles raised on hydraulic lifts in an automotive workshop.

Who We Work With

You won’t get generic advice from us. We work in the motor trade daily, understand workshop and showroom risks, and bring clarity where it counts. If your business isn’t listed below, we can still help.

We cover cars, vans, motorcycles, HGVs, PSVs, agricultural machinery, construction plant and more:
  • Franchised and independent dealerships
  • Bodyshops, SMART repair and vehicle repair centres
  • Independent garages, MOT stations and fast-fit/tyre centres
  • PDI, preparation and valet centres
  • Parts, paint and accessories suppliers
  • Vehicle storage, remarketing and fleet operations
  • Petrol and service stations (DSEAR and forecourt safety)
Female technician with clipboard examining a car engine.
Person holding green fuel nozzle at a petrol station pump.
Technician in red overalls holding clipboard in auto parts warehouse.

FAQs

Common Questions, Clear Answers

Short answers to the questions we hear most about Automotive. For tailored advice, speak to our team.

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Consultancy Services

Expertise for Automotive Challenges

From audits to project management, our consultancy services transform compliance challenges into practical, positive outcomes.

Latest case studies

Results You Can Rely On

Our case studies show how we’ve helped organisations across industries meet legal duties, overcome compliance challenges and create safer ways of working.

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Training Spotlight

Courses You May Be Interested in

We are a trusted provider of accredited and bespoke Health & Safety training. Our flexible training options include in-person and online eLearning courses for the Automotive industry.

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PIB bring structured, pragmatic risk reviews that add real value. They help us find the sweet spot for mitigation and make health and safety an enabler of project excellence, not just a box-ticking exercise.

Originally posted for Baily Garner Health and Safety Limited, now part of PIB RM


Health & Safety Director
Related Argent

PIB took time to understand how we work. Their tailored risk processes and practical paperwork help us stay compliant, care for our equipment, and improve productivity. I would highly recommend them.

Originally posted for Emprocom Limited, now part of PIB RM.


Director
Jackson Farms

PIB are appointed CDM Adviser and Principal Designer across all our construction projects. After nearly 15 years working with us, they remain one of our most trusted advisers and consistently deliver to a very high standard.

Originally posted for Baily Garner Health and Safety Limited, now part of PIB RM.


Director
The Portman Estate

We have worked with Paul Lennon and PIB for over 7 years. They are our go-to experts for Health and Safety and CDM, providing audits, reviews, and advice with professionalism and real insight.

Originally posted for Baily Garner Health & Safety Limited, now part of PIB RM.


Senior Contract Manager
The Hyde Group

PIB’s consultancy is top tier. They are responsive, solution focused, and easy to work with. The xCenta platform helped streamline our site management and team onboarding.


Regional H&S Coordinator
Drive Motor Retail Ltd

Why choose us

Your Risk Journey Starts Here

Clients choose us for our sector expertise, hands-on support and clear, practical advice that helps them stay compliant and protect their people.

  • Clarity From Day One

    Receive expert advice early, so you can make confident, informed decisions.

  • Designed To Scale

    Our flexible support fits your organisation, whether you’re starting small or managing national operations.

  • Built For Your Journey

    We support you from initial assessments through to ongoing compliance and improvement.

  • Industry Specific Expertise

    Our consultants live and breathe your industry and provide practical, tailored solutions.

  • Backed By PIB Group

    Gain access to wider insurance, benefits and risk expertise through our group network.

  • Solutions That Guide You

    xCenta and CyberPrepare guide you through managing compliance and digital risk as your organisation grows.

The PIB Group Journey

Latest News & Insights

News You Can Act On

From regulation changes to risk reduction strategies, we share updates that help you protect people and projects.

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Your project could be our next success story

We’ve helped deliver safer, more compliant outcomes across iconic landmarks, public infrastructure, and complex construction schemes.

If you’re planning your next project, we’d love to help you get it right from the start. See our case studies to learn more.

  • Exterior of the Old Bailey court building under a clear blue sky
  • New residential block at Wornington Green regeneration project in North Kensington
  • Canada Water regeneration development with high-rise residential towers
  • Restoration works at Bryanston Square, part of The Portman Estate in London
    • Exterior of the Old Bailey court building under a clear blue sky
    • New residential block at Wornington Green regeneration project in North Kensington
    • Canada Water regeneration development with high-rise residential towers
    • Restoration works at Bryanston Square, part of The Portman Estate in London
      • Restoration works at Bryanston Square, part of The Portman Estate in London
      • Millennium Bridge House redevelopment project near St Paul’s Cathedral
      • Visual of completed Waterloo Road housing with play park and landscaped paths
      • Interior design of Flag Lane Baths showing reimagined main hall as a public venue
        • Restoration works at Bryanston Square, part of The Portman Estate in London
        • Millennium Bridge House redevelopment project near St Paul’s Cathedral
        • Visual of completed Waterloo Road housing with play park and landscaped paths
        • Interior design of Flag Lane Baths showing reimagined main hall as a public venue