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Automechanika Birmingham reports record registrations
- 13/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automechanika Birmingham has reported unprecedented visitor demand as registration figures are already 168% higher among bodyshops and repairers than the same period before the event was last held in 2019. In fact, all visitor metrics for the event, which takes place from 6-8 June at the National Exhibition Centre [...] -
IGA calls for MVBEO clarification
- 02/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling for clarification to the new UK Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO) around customer rights. It wants to ensure that consumers are given clear information on their freedom to choose who repairs their vehicles and are not financially disadvantaged by the new [...] -
Automechanika Birmingham to unveil new networking app
- 16/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automechanika Birmingham has announced visitors and exhibitors will be able to connect more easily than ever before at this year’s show via the use of an innovative networking app. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the app, which will be launched in the months in the lead up to the show, provides [...] -
Voting open for IAAF awards
- 18/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Voting for the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) ‘Pride of the Aftermarket’ Awards is now live, with the winners set to be revealed at the IAAF Awards Dinner on 8 December at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes. The awards are back to celebrate and honour exceptional businesses in [...] -
Smart Repairs celebrates game-changing year
- 10/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Leading independent cosmetic vehicle repairer Smart Repairs has announced a record-breaking year. The Leeds-based company, which recently bought 18,000 sqft freehold premises, has seen its turnover grow by 40% to £7.5m, while trebling its workforce. As part of its national expansion programme this year, Smart [...] -
RHCV celebrates awards hat-trick
- 28/09/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has been recognised as one of the leading commercial vehicle dealers in the UK at the Renault Trucks awards ceremony. The East Midlands-based site took home three awards including Sales Dealer of the Year and Dealer of the Year. Furthermore, its Northampton branch was named Service [...] -
Solus names new COO
- 14/09/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Solus ARC has appointed Clare Davies as its chief operating officer. She will report to Simon Smith, Solus managing director and Aviva repair lead. Davies joins Solus with more than 25 years’ experience within claims and operations and more recently in supply chain management. She will play a key part in [...] -
BASF and Peugeot sign collaboration deal
- 18/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
BASF Global Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions is partnering with the European Association of Peugeot Car Dealers (AECP) to offer premium value-added services to its bodyshops in Europe. The AECP brings together dealers from 11 European countries and works hand-in-hand with Peugeot and Stellantis Group to [...] -
IAAF extends membership
- 21/06/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has expanded its membership network with Garage Services Online. Garage Services Online is renowned for designing and developing websites for the automotive aftermarket. Jim Lang, managing director of Garage Services Online, said: “Our priority is to [...] -
Renault announces Fixter acquisition
- 13/06/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Renault Group has acquired start-up Fixter, a digital platform which connects customers to repairers. This acquisition is part of the digitalisation of the group's aftersales business unit. Fixter enables users to benefit from all car maintenance services without leaving their homes. It takes care of making [...]
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