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Fellowships


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. In 2017 Fellowships were awarded by IVR president Nick Ovenden FIVR to Jeff Bungey FIVR, Mark Hartell FIVR and Colin…  read more >

IVR appoints new Council members


The Institute of Vehicle Recovery appointed two new Council members at the 2017 Annual General Meeting. Members looking to join the Council do so with the awareness that they will be asked to attend meetings and take on responsibilities in order to promote and support the Institute.

Nigel…  read more >

Only three weeks to IVR AGM weekend


With just three weeks to the AGM weekend the requests for bookings are increasing and the popularity of making it a ‘weekend break’ has meant the Institute has had to reserved additional rooms for Friday 3 March.
The Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon is an excellent town centre venue…  read more >

AA to sponsor Jack Ovenden Award for 5th year


The Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) has confirmed the AA will once again be sponsoring the Jack Ovenden Award for ‘Outstanding Student of the Year’.
This award very much relies on sponsor support as it enables the IVR to invite all the finalists to stay overnight at the hotel and attend…  read more >

IVR invites nominations for the Jack Ovenden Award 2017


The Institute of Vehicle Recovery is inviting nominations for the 2017 Jack Ovenden Award for ‘Outstanding Student of the Year’. Instructors are asked to recommend students who, in their opinion, have shown enthusiasm and dedication during their training and are worthy of receiving this…  read more >

IVR confirms contract


The Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) has confirmed that in December 2015 it signed a three year contract with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to carry out training and accreditation of REME recovery mechanics. 
Training will begin in 2016 when ten REME instructors will be trained to…  read more >

IVR holds Annual General Meeting


In March the Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) hosted another excellent weekend which included the Annual General Meeting and Gala Dinner. Revisiting the Holiday Inn in Stratford-upon-Avon proved to be a popular decision, due to its easy access and convenient town centre location. With the…  read more >