Car insurance overhauled with new Vehicle Risk Rating scheme
Car insurance is set to be overhauled with a new ‘Vehicle Risk Rating’ scheme replacing traditional insurance group ratings for new cars. The new scheme came into effect for new […]
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Chinese brand AION secures top insurance rating
Chinese brand AION has been awarded a group 32 insurance rating after a 12-month collaboration with Thatcham Research. The Thatcham Research ratings assess vehicle risk and are based on damage […]
Heavier and wider vehicles outpacing workshop equipment
Independent repairers and bodyshops could find that essential equipment is not suited to heavier and wider vehicles. According to A1 ADAS Group, heavy electric vehicles plus the trend to develop […]
New research highlights pothole-related vehicle damage
Autoglass has released new research highlighting the extent of pothole-related vehicle damage suffered by UK drivers. It has found that 41% of drivers have experienced vehicle damage caused by potholes […]
Electric vehicle uptake hindered by mixed messages
Growing political and policy uncertainty is slowing electric vehicle uptake in the UK, according to the latest AA UK EV Readiness Index. It found that the European Commission’s plans to […]
Older drivers a road safety risk, says new survey
A new survey carried out by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has revealed that nearly half of adults believe older drivers are a risk to road safety. This comes after […]
Car cannibals target parked vehicles for spare parts
Stolen vehicle recovery expert Tracker Network UK is warning motorists that the rising cost of spare vehicle parts is fuelling an increase in car cannibals stealing valuable spare parts from parked […]
Head-on collision risks increasing, warns Euro NCAP
Euro NCAP has called on vehicle manufacturers to improve occupant safety following a head-on collision as cars continue to get bigger and heavier. It has urged manufacturers not to settle […]
Electric vehicle battery fires pose ‘extensive’ risk – Allianz
Allianz UK has warned repairers of the risks associated with electric vehicle battery fires, which have caused extensive damage and created unique challenges. Lithium-ion batteries have been identified as a […]
How Thatcham Research’s VRR benefits vehicle repairability
Following the launch of its new Vehicle Risk Rating (VRR) system, Thatcham Research has spoken exclusively to Bodyshop Magazine about the benefits the new model will bring to the body […]
New VRR model out tomorrow to help insurers keep pace with risk
Thatcham Research, the insurer funded global leader in automotive risk intelligence, will tomorrow (24 September) launch a new VRR model, or Vehicle Risk Rating system, to improve the accuracy of […]
UK vehicle recalls up tenfold in 30 years
UK vehicle recalls are 10 times higher than they were in 1994, according to analysis of figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Almost 1.1 million cars and […]