Repair costs driving up car scrappage enquiries
Car scrappage enquiries rose 18% year-on-year during the summer, according to new data from National Scrap Car. It found that enquiries rose 47% in June alone, with ‘scrap my car’ […]
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SATA Spray Gun Design Competition winner revealed
Isle of Wight refinishing apprentice Abi Bird has been named winner of the 2026 SATA Spray Gun Design Competition. The competition was launched in collaboration with School of Thought to […]
Data shows 2.1m drivers reported medical condition to DVLA
More than 2.1 million full or provisional GB driving licence holders have a medical condition recorded with the DVLA, according to new data. Following a Freedom of Information request by […]
Sat-navs raise risk of head-on collision for 10% of drivers
More than one in 10 drivers have been sent the wrong way down a one-way street by their sat-navs, risking a head-on collision. The RAC surveyed 1,601 UK drivers and […]
Fix Auto North Brighton signals south coast growth for new MSO
Fix Auto UK’s presence along the south coast has been further strengthened with the addition of Fix Auto North Brighton by established franchise partner Daniel Lawes, marking his first move […]
SMART repairs can add 134 sales a year to dealerships
New data has revealed that SMART repairs can accelerate and increase used car sales at dealerships by preparing vehicles for sale quicker. According to calculations carried out by Revive!, dealerships […]
iRG Repair Group unveils SMART repair service
iRG Repair Group has announced it has launched a mobile SMART repair operation. i-Direct name will enable cosmetic damage including scratches, dents, scuffs and even small panel replacement to be […]
Jonathan Hewett named new chair of Ben
Automotive charity Ben has appointed Thatcham Research CEO Jonathan Hewett as new chair. Meanwhile, four new trustees have also been appointed to support Ben’s strategy to evolve its services, expand […]
Steer Automotive highlights AI-proof automotive careers
On A-level results day, Steer Automotive CEO Jana Siber has urged school-leavers to consider future-proofed careers in automotive that can’t be replaced by AI. She has warned that a whole […]
Bodyshop Awards 2026 finalists revealed by Bodyshop Magazine
Bodyshop Magazine is today announcing all of the remaining Bodyshop Awards 2026 finalists in the bodyshops and supply chain categories. The winners will be unveiled live on stage on the […]
Bodyshop Magazine reveals 30 Under 30 class of 2026
Bodyshop Magazine is thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s 30 Under 30 in partnership with 3M. It has been another year of top-quality competition and the team can’t wait to […]
School of Thought Automotive invites employers to take the Pledge
School of Thought Automotive is inviting automotive businesses to join its Pledge, a practical initiative promoting work experience in the sector. Every participating business pledges to offer at least three […]