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IVR awards 2018 Fellowships


Every year the Institute awards Fellowships to members who, in the opinion of the IVR Council, have made a major contribution to the Institute, training and/or the industry as a whole. The 2018 Fellowships were presented to Robin Bell FIVR, Sean Buckley FIVR and James Rust FIVR by IVR president…  read more >

Samantha Charles wins AA sponsored Jack Ovenden Award 2018


The winner of the AA sponsored Jack Ovenden Award for ‘Outstanding Student of the Year’ 2018 is Samantha Charles of Highfield Garage and Recovery, Exeter.
Samantha was presented with her award by Duncan MacRae representing the AA and was joined by her nominating instructor Mark Hartell…  read more >

IVR confirms finalists in the Jack Ovenden Award 2018


The finalists in the AA sponsored Jack Ovenden Award for ‘Outstanding Student of the Year’ 2018 have been confirmed by the Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR).
This annual award invites trainers to nominate students who they consider have not only excelled in training but also are believed…  read more >

'Life on the Edge 7' - Vehicle recovery on smart motorways


Following the collaboration between Highways England (HE) and the Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) on the production of the film, www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN71s4JoN2Y both parties have agreed that it will become Life on the Edge 7.
It will also be incorporated into VR 3,…  read more >

IVR Chairman's Charity 2018 supports Prostate Cancer UK


The Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) confirmed at a meeting of the IVR Council in January the Chairman’s Charity 2018 would be Prostate Cancer UK and throughout the AGM weekend various fundraising activities will aim to raise funds for the charity. This was followed by the announcement in…  read more >

Highways England's latest advice for recovery operators on smart motorways


At this year’s Tow Show Highways England (HE) presented its updated guidance, including a film, for recovering vehicles on a smart motorway.
The film and material produced is intended to be a guide to safer recovery practices and follows months of collaboration and planning between HE and…  read more >

The AA confirms sponsorship of the Jack Ovenden Award for a 6th year


The AA has confirmed it will once again be sponsoring the Jack Ovenden Award for ‘Outstanding Student of the Year’ and trainers are now being invited to nominate students for this prestigious industry award.
The award is administered by the Rescue and Recovery Trainers Association (RRTA), on…  read more >

Have you been involved in a Near Miss?


According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines a Near Miss is:
‘An event not causing harm, but has the potential to cause injury or ill health - (in this guidance, the term near miss will include dangerous occurrences)’
The Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) asks…  read more >

Make sure a party popper is the only thing you are invited to blow into over the coming weeks.


With the festive season almost upon us and most within our industry working sometime over Christmas and the New Year the IVR is once again asking you to be mindful of the risk of driving while over the limit the morning after.
With this in mind, the 2017 ‘Morning After’ festive drink drive…  read more >