Simon Wait

VisionTrack fits Auto Windscreens

Auto Windscreens has specified VisionTrack’s VT2000 telematics cameras in its technicians’ vans for better incident management and to minimise risks. Russell Hall, fleet manager at the windscreen repair and replacement […]

Millbrook backs True MPG test

Whatcar.com’s True MPG real-world fuel economy tool is now using a new measurement system with support from leading automotive technology test centre, Millbrook. Starting this month, the True MPG test […]

Police back TyreSafe

The East Midlands Operational Support Service (EMOpSS) has lent its support to TyreSafe, the UK’s charity dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of correct tyre maintenance. EMOpSS’ support for […]

Industry well short of total recall

The vast majority of recalls have not gone in for repairs yet, meaning there are millions of potentially dangerous cars on our roads. Recalls topped 51 million last year alone, […]

Volvo underlines commitment to training

Volvo is investing £6m to build a completely new facility at its Training and Development Centre in Daventry. The work is expected to be completed by the summer of 2017, […]

Electric registrations continue to rise

Electric car registrations in the UK jumped 38% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the same period last year. Plug-in registrations for the first six months are also […]

Bad Korea move for VW

Volkswagen Group could be facing deeper problems in South Korea than in America, as the fall out from the emissions scandal nearly a year ago continues. VW has agreed packages […]

Motor premiums drive esure results

Esure Group Plc’s has reported a fall in pre-tax profits for the first half of the year, but its gross written motor premiums rose 18.2%. After a slow start to […]

Fix Auto’s Phil-good factor

Fix Auto has bolstered its UK network by adding Car Care of Kings Norton of Birmingham to its franchise. Owned and managed by Phil Jones, Fix Auto Kings Norton has […]

Fix Auto heads Down Under

Fix Auto is ready to move into the Australian crash repair market after selecting the bodyshops it wants to make up Fix Auto Australia. The company held a series of […]

RSA profits on the up

RSA has reported an increase in group operating profits in the first half of the year, and says it believes Brexit will be good for business. It’s recorded a group […]

Hudd joins Thatcham

Tom Hudd has been appointed as operations manager for Thatcham Research’s Repair Technology Centre (RTC). Tom will lead a team of 32 technical repair experts with a focus on continuing […]