• Repair costs surge 40% since 2018

    • 21 March 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The cost of vehicle repairs has risen by a staggering 40% from 2018 to 2022, according to Intelligent Motoring It also found the average cost of warranty claims rose 37% between July and December last year, suggesting that higher prices for repairs are here for the foreseeable future Intelligent Motoring’s [...]
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  • GBA Technical Services unveils ‘greenest’ defleet centre

    • 21 March 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    GBA Technical Services expects to reduce operating costs at its new Automotive Technical Centre in Immingham by up to 85% after partnering with IDES Electrical Services on a major solar panel project IDES installed 1,700 solar panels at the site as part of a 7797kW project which, alongside the installation of four [...]
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  • Quarter of drivers feel ‘unsafe’ on UK roads

    • 21 March 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    A new study has found that more than a quarter of UK drivers do not feel safe on the road According to Forbes Advisor, the price comparison and financial guidance platform, 61% of respondents said they had been in at least one traffic collision or accident since they started driving The survey found drivers list [...]
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  • Average used prices on the rise again

    • 21 March 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The average retail price of a used car in March was up 23% to £17,720 in March According to AutoTrader, this is up from the 13% year-on-year increase recorded in February, and marks the first acceleration in the rate of growth in 10 months March’s level is also up 07% on February’s average prices, marking [...]
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  • FMG Academy to host WorldSkills qualifiers

    • 20 March 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    FMG Repair Services has announced it will host IMI WorldSkills body repair national qualifiers for the fourth year running The independent competition, which identifies the most talented apprentices in the automotive industry, will be held in June at FMG Repair Services’ Technical Training and Professional [...]
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  • Fix Auto Braintree expansion continues apace

    • 20 March 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Fix Auto Braintree owner Danny Ashwell is hoping to open his second site at the end of April The new 8,000 sqft site will replace Fix Auto Chelmsford, with plans to open a further two sites Southend-on-Sea and Clacton before the end of 2024 He said: “Everything is going according to plan I couldn’t have [...]
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  • Deadline approaches for MOT assessments

    • 20 March 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    LKQ Euro Car Parts is urging MOT Testers to complete their annual assessments before the deadline at the end of March According to DVSA figures, more than 19,000 testers have still to complete the required training Bob Wiffen, workshop solutions director, said: “Last year, data from the DVSA showed more than [...]
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  • Bentley reports record results

    • 20 March 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Bentley Motors has revealed record financial results for 2022, with operating profits up nearly €1bn compared to 2018 The latest annual figures show a profit of €708m, representing an 82% growth in profit from a four per cent growth in volume Turnover reached €338bn, up 19% over the same period Adrian [...]
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  • Vella Group announces Gaskell Motor Bodies acquisition

    • 17 March 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Vella Group has increased its site locations to 12 with the acquisition of Lancashire-based Gaskell Motor Bodies The business has a 6,000 sqft workshop and will operate as The Vella Group Great Harwood Owners Nick and Louise Gaskell will both remain with the business, with Nick becoming site manager He [...]
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  • Rivus unveils new training academy

    • 17 March 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Fleet solutions provider Rivus has launched a new IMI-approved training academy for LCV and HGV technicians The purpose-built training centre is an extension of Rivus’ existing service, maintenance, and repair garage in Leeds and comprises a classroom-style training facility as well as a fully equipped training [...]
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