Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Forensic Automobile Engineering Services in Blackburn
Established in 1936, our firm has built a legacy of excellence in forensic automobile engineering and assessment. We provide independent, comprehensive engineering services to the insurance and legal professions, corporate entities, and public bodies. Our team combines decades of experience with rigorous technical expertise to deliver detailed reports that include written and diagrammatic damage analysis, repair cost evaluations, and vehicle valuation sources. As impartial engineers, we act for both claimants and defendants, ensuring all reports are grounded in factual evidence and clear, concise opinions. Our commitment to maintaining independence and adhering to the highest professional standards has solidified our reputation as trusted experts in the field.We continuously invest in training and professional development to stay at the forefront of automotive engineering practices and legal requirements. Our services span standard collision damage inspections to complex fraud investigations, supported by advanced photographic documentation and compliance with CPR Part 35 standards. With a client base including insurers, solicitors, and law enforcement agencies, we prioritise transparency, accuracy, and reliability in every case we handle.
Services
Vehicle Damage Assessments
Expert Court Testimony
Collision Reconstruction
Valuation Dispute Resolution
Insurance Fraud Investigations
Temporary Repair Feasibility
Post-Repair Quality Inspections
Historical Valuation Analysis
Roadworthiness Evaluations
Salvage Disposal Scheme
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- We have 75+ years of experience in forensic automotive engineering.
- Our reports are independently verified and court-compliant under CPR Part 35.
- We act for both claimants and defendants, ensuring impartial analysis.
- Our team holds memberships in the IMI, IRTE, and Society of Operations Engineers.
- We provide detailed photographic evidence and digital documentation for all cases.
Services
Vehicle Damage Assessments
We conduct detailed inspections of vehicle damage to determine repair methods, costs, and causation. Our assessments include photographic evidence and compatibility checks with reported collision scenarios. Clients receive comprehensive reports outlining repair feasibility, historical valuation data, and dispute resolution recommendations.
Expert Court Testimony
Our engineers provide expert witness services in civil and criminal courts, offering impartial analysis of vehicle damage and collision dynamics. We prepare CPR-compliant reports and joint statements, ensuring clarity and factual accuracy for legal proceedings.
Insurance Fraud Investigations
Specialist teams investigate suspected motor insurance fraud through damage profile comparisons and scene analysis. We identify deliberate damage inconsistencies and provide evidence to support insurers' claims validation or rejection processes.
Historical Valuation Analysis
We determine vehicle values for probate, asset disputes, or crime-related cases using documented comparisons. Our reports include market data from similar vehicles to resolve valuation conflicts accurately.
Temporary Repair Feasibility
We assess the viability of temporary repairs for damaged vehicles, balancing roadworthiness standards with cost-effectiveness. Recommendations help insurers and claimants manage hire costs and repair timelines efficiently.
People
Peter Etherington
Member of the Inst. AEA
With over 30 years in automotive engineering, Peter holds qualifications from the IMI and IRTE. He specialises in collision reconstruction, valuation disputes, and expert testimony, accredited by the Engineering Council and UK Register of Expert Witnesses.
Richard Roberts
Forensic Collision Investigator
A former senior police collision investigator, Richard has 25+ years of experience in vehicle examinations and crash analysis. He lectures at universities and holds certifications in forensic collision investigation and electronic diagnostics.
Stephen Burgess
Vehicle Examination Expert
Stephen combines police collision investigation experience with advanced qualifications in vehicle diagnostics and tyre analysis. He specialises in heavy vehicle inspections and has contributed to national road safety training programs.
Questions
What areas do you cover for inspections?
We cover postcodes BB, BD, BL, CH, CW, and nationwide for specialist cases.
Can you handle court-compliant reports?
Yes, all reports meet CPR Part 35 standards and are admissible in court.
Do you provide expert testimony?
Our engineers regularly attend civil and criminal courts as expert witnesses.
How do you resolve valuation disputes?
We use documented comparisons of similar vehicles to determine accurate valuations.
What fraud investigation methods do you use?
We analyse damage profiles, crush coefficients, and scene data to detect inconsistencies.
Can you assess temporary repair feasibility?
Yes, we evaluate cost-effective temporary repairs while ensuring roadworthiness compliance.
