Euro Panels cultivates partnership with multinational giant, the Volkswagen Group, Audi Australia.
At first glance, Carly and Jake Ruggeri wouldn’t strike you as controversial, but the irreverent and relevant business owners are shaking things up at Geelong automotive body repairer, Euro Panels—a local family business.
‘I’m proud of the business we have developed and I’m motivated to continue to be the change I want to see.’ says Carly Ruggeri, Euro Panels’ Director, Lead Business Planner, Administrator and Customer Relations Manager.
While a failure to comply with the status quo could easily spell a business’ demise, the Ruggeris are blazing a new trail, steering the business to greater success with bold and daring thinking that sets them apart for all the right reasons.
Euro Panels most recent coup is their most impressive to date. Carly and Jake have worked tirelessly on cultivating a partnership with multinational giant, the Volkswagen Group. Now a preferred repairer for Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra, they’re one of only five body repairers in Victoria with approval from Audi Australia. But business triumphs like this don’t come without considerable effort and investment, proving Euro Panels’ gritty determination to ensure their position at the leading-edge of vehicle technology in Australia.
‘We constantly invest in our state-of-the-art facility and high-tech repairing equipment, which represents the latest in automotive repair standards. There can be no shortcuts,’ explains Jake Ruggeri, Euro Panels’ Co-Director, Workshop Manager, Lead Workshop Coordinator and Lead Estimator.
Though the Ruggeri’s remain committed to retaining premium, customer service-led culture that has been at the heart of their family business for four decades, the coming years will see them expanding the size of their operation. This boost in capability will require them to recruit local talent to join their ranks. With a commitment to team training and development, and a modern and empathetic company culture that prioritises mental health and work life balance, they will surely be viewed as an employer of choice by the region’s emerging generation of automotive industry professionals.
At a time when many repairers are cutting costs and corners to stay afloat and to avoid being forced out of the market, Carly and Jake Ruggeri are going against the grain, carrying on the legacy and commitment to quality that their father began forty years prior. By investing in, expanding and elevating their offering and aligning with renowned luxury car manufacturers, they are setting a bold standard and solidifying Euro Panels’ prestige body repair status for discerning and shrewd car enthusiasts in and around Geelong, the Surf Coast and the Bellarine Peninsula.
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Secure the Future of the Automotive Industry
VOTE FOR A BALANCED, DIVERSE BUSINESS VACC EXECUTIVE BOARD
As the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) gears up for its upcoming executive board elections, Carly urges VACC members to vote for balanced representation on the board who represent all sectors of the automotive industry. A vote for Carly Ruggeri is a vote for a progressive voice that stands up for the interests of the Body Repair Division and works collaboratively with all other sectors.
‘Running a successful business is rewarding, but what also drives me is the need to elevate the standards and integrity of our industry,’ Carly says. ‘It’s about making sure we’re continually evolving, ensuring better equality, improving skills, and strengthening the entire automotive ecosystem holistically.’
The time to act is now. Voting opens on 10th October.
Meet the Geelong Sister and Brother Disrupting the Status Quo of the Australian Automotive Body Repair Industry
SETTING A BOLD STANDARD.
At first glance, Carly and Jake Ruggeri wouldn’t strike you as controversial, but the irreverent and relevant business owners are shaking things up at Geelong automotive body repairer, Euro Panels—a family business started in the 1980’s.
At a time when many repairers are cutting costs and corners to stay afloat to avoid being forced out of the market, Carly and Jake Ruggeri are going against the grain, carrying on the legacy and commitment to quality that their father began forty years prior.
‘High-performance vehicles are complex and technologically-advanced machines. Their precision engineering requires highly-skilled support and the right equipment. We constantly invest in our state-of-the-art facility and high-tech repairing equipment, which represents the latest in automotive repair standards. There can be no shortcuts’.
By investing in, expanding and elevating their offering and aligning with renowned luxury car manufacturers, they are setting a bold new standard and solidifying Euro Panels’ prestige body repair status for discerning and shrewd car enthusiasts in and around Geelong, the Surf Coast and the Bellarine Peninsula.
YOUR CAR YOUR CHOICE
WHY CHOOSE YOUR OWN REPAIRER?
It’s your vehicle and you should be free to choose who repairs it in the event of an accident. Most motorists would agree with this statement. Unfortunately, for many, this may not be the reality.
CAR INSURANCE
Always be sure to research your insurance options thoroughly before committing to any contracts. The number of parent insurance companies has considerably decreased in today’s market, there are a small number of insurance types still available that offer choice of repairer. All varying in their coverage and target market. Many insurance policies are targeted at general-use vehicles and non-specialty cars and may have conditions to selecting your choice of repairer. It may be in your best interest to ask them specific questions regarding your car, it?s use and its value as well as clarifying the fine print with them.
We are proudly independent and are happy to work with any insurer who shares our belief for returning vehicles to their pre-accident condition, using only OEM parts and manufacturers specifications for reference. But not all insurance is the same, whilst we appreciate the importance of quality workmanship and safety, this philosophy is not always matched on the other end. As such only few truly understand the high level of processes as well as the benchmark that we set for ourselves and the passion to exceed customer expectations.