Alan Feldberg

New site belies Covid disruptions

East Bilney Coachworks has launched its eighth site after a six-month fit-out by LKQ Euro Car Parts’ Workshop Solutions team. Situated in Thetford, it is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for […]

Van safety ratings introduced

The world’s first Commercial Van Safety Rating introduced by experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research has identified dangerous flaws in many commercial vans. It tested the fitment rate and […]

BCA announces bumper Christmas programme

BCA has announced its biggest ever programme of online sales, with auctions taking place either side of the New Year. Sales programmes including cars and LCVs will take place from […]

Self-service offer to Europcar customers

Europcar Mobility Group UK has launched a solus tyre agreement with Kwik Fit Fleet to enable Europcar customers to access a self-serve tyre replacement facility. Ben Spokes, maintenance and administration […]

Charity partner pledges further support

AutoRaise partner Esure has responded to the charity’s call for emergency funding with an additional contribution on top of their annual commitment. Richard Hughes, head of engineering and network (claims) […]

Fix announces network double

Fix Auto UK has announced the recruitment of Fix Auto Norwich and Fix Auto Peterborough. Owned by Chris Hammond and Duncan Exton and managed by Neil Breame, Fix Auto Norwich […]

Businesses confident of Brexit deal

Businesses are still confident the UK will strike a Brexit deal with the EU. According to fintech business lender MarketFinance, which interviewed 5,000 UK business owners last week, the majority […]

Drivers unaware of ADAS benefits

New research has found that UK drivers are switching off Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). According to Autoglass, drivers are turning off the safety systems, mitigating their benefits and increasing […]

New cosmetic insurance products launched

The RAC Dealer Network has introduced new insurance products targeted at scratches, dents, tyres and wheels. The new cosmetic insurance products designed to be sold at the point of sale […]

Tech firms join forces

The CitNOW Group has completed the acquisition of Dealerweb. The two companies will continue to operate autonomously while sharing insights and experiences to improve efficiencies for dealers. Martin Hill, a […]

Used car market untroubled by Lockdown 2:0

Average used car values held up in November despite England going into a second lockdown. BCA reported that average used car values moved by just £166 (two per cent) to […]

Startline set to exceed 2020 targets

Startline Motor Finance is on target to exceed its pre-pandemic 2020 growth target with an increase in turnover of 20% compared to last year. CEO Paul Burgess explained: “It looks […]