Alan Feldberg

Heavy goods vehicle sales down 10%

New heavy goods vehicle sales fell by 10% last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 40,504 new trucks joined UK roads in […]

Customer complaints to Motor Ombudsman rise 14%

Customer complaints about used cars received by The Motor Ombudsman rose by 14% last year. It has revealed that it received 18,570 complaints in relation to used cars in 2025 compared […]

Minor traffic offences leading to major fines

Drivers have been warned that councils are increasingly using cameras to monitor traffic offences. Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has reported that councils are making use of […]

Train to Gain adopted by Fix Auto Penzance

RWC Training has announced that Fix Auto Penzance has adopted its Train to Gain CPD programme. It is the second Fix Auto UK site to use Train to Gain after […]

Think Car delivers VAG Secure Gateway access

ThinkCar is providing independent repairers and technicians with enhanced access to VAG Secure Gateway systems. This will enable advanced diagnostics, coding, adaptations and online functions on VW, Audi, SEAT and […]

LKQ Academy launches bespoke training for bodyshops

LKQ Academy has launched new, bespoke training for bodyshops to help them overcome their individual challenges. The Bespoke Courses are developed in collaboration with each bodyshop, enabling them to target […]

TIDAL announces supply partnership with Norton Abrasives

TIDAL has announced a new supply partnership with Norton Abrasives, a brand of Saint-Gobain. The agreement enhances TIDAL’s offering, allowing members and customers enhanced access to Norton Abrasives’ extensive range […]

Pothole-related breakdowns increase by 15% last year

The RAC has revealed that pothole-related breakdowns rose 15% last year, with average repairs costing £590. Its patrols attended 26,048 pothole-related breakdowns in 2025, which averages 71 every single day. […]

Fix Auto UK announces 2026 apprenticeship programme

Fix Auto UK has launched its 2026 apprenticeship programme in partnership with Apprenticeship Central. The programme, which offers hands-on training, industry-recognised qualifications and clearly defined career pathways within Fix Auto […]