Simon Wait

eBay Restoration Live makes return

eBay Restoration Live returns to the Silverstone Classic this year on 28-30 July where Fergus Walkinshaw and his team will attempt another project. Using only items purchased online from eBay, […]

Three is the magic number

Euro Car Parts has come out in support of the current three-year period before a new car required an MOT test. A government consultation is looking at extending the period […]

Fraudster handed 18-month sentence

A motor fraudster has been sentenced to 18 months in jail after claiming £29,000 from a fake claim. Adam Islam admitted that in 2014 he crashed his Toyota MR2, which […]

Makita supports engineering challenge

Makita is supporting the Formula Student (FS) 2017 vehicle design and build challenge run by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. The event, which attracts teams from more than 100 university […]

LV=: Discount rate mechanism ‘flawed’

LV= has joined the chorus of voices claiming the discount rate is flawed. The government is holding a consultation to review the ‘possibilities for how, when and by whom the […]

Benefits of CAVs ‘life-changing’

Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) will transform the lives of six out of every 10 people in the UK, according to new research published today by the Society of Motor […]

24-hour emergency call-out

Autotech Recruit will use Automechanika to launch a campaign highlighting how its services could help bodyshops cope with extreme staff shortages a day. It aims to drive awareness of its […]

CAPS for free

CAPS Consortium’s data exchange service will be provided free of charge to UK bodyshops from April. This move forms a key element of CAPS’ (Common Automotive Platform Standard) commitment to […]

ABI welcomes consultation

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) claims the new discount rate consultation is an important step towards a system that works for claimants, consumers, businesses and taxpayers. Commenting on today’s […]

Lloyd’s confirms Brussels subsidiary

The BBC reports that Lloyd’s of London will establish a new European subsidiary in Brussels to avoid losing business when the UK leaves the EU. The 329-year-old insurance market confirmed […]

Nationwide targets new Cup record

Nationwide Accident Repair Services Ltd (NARS) will head to Brands Hatch in Kent this weekend, for the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship with victory in mind. NARS has enjoyed a […]