The Vella Group acquires UK Carbody
The Vella Group has announced it has acquired UK Carbody in Bristol to expand its footprint into the South West of England. Under the leadership of co-owners Devin Cavanagh and […]
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New car sales surge in March – SMMT
New car sales in the UK rose 6.6% to 380,627 units in March, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This makes it the […]
NWVA on target for DEBRA UK as London Stadium
The Nationwide Vehicle Assistance (NWVA) has raised more than £55,000 for DEBRA UK through a charity football match. DEBRA UK is the national charity supporting individuals and families affected by […]
New co-branded Steer Derby Admiral bodyshop now open
Steer Automotive Group, the UK’s largest vehicle repair group, and Admiral Insurance, one of the UK’s leading automotive insurers, have collaborated to launch their second co-branded repair location – Steer […]
FMGRS opens new Cardiff site to replace its Ely bodyshop
FMG Repair Services has expanded its network with the announcement today of the opening of a new high-tech repair centre in Cardiff. The facility enhances capacity in the region while […]
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event confirms first speakers
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event has announced its first wave of speakers who will share insights on repair techniques, skills, innovations and compliance. The event will be held at […]
SERMI goes live to level playing field for independents
SERMI is now live in the UK, providing approved repairers with access to security-related vehicle manufacturer data critical to vehicle repair. Information now available to independent workshops as part of […]
Ben Ball 2026 bookings now open
Bookings are now open for the Ben Ball 2026, which will take place on 15 December at the London Hilton on Park Lane. More than 600 people are expected to […]
Repairify doubles ADAS calibration support to bodyshops
Repairify will provide greater on-site diagnostic and ADAS calibration support to UK bodyshops after announcing a major expansion of its mobile operations division. ADAS, vehicle connectivity and increasingly complex electronic […]
Motorvate initiative nominated for Legacy award
Automechanika Birmingham has announced that its Motorvate initiative has been shortlisted for the Legacy & Impact Award at the Exhibition News Awards. The Legacy & Impact Award recognises events that […]
NBRA calls for fixed energy fee to all estimates
The National Body Repair Association is calling for a fixed energy fee of £35 to be applied to all estimates until 1 June. It has proposed this temporary measure in […]
Misdiagnosis adding £1,000 to repair bills
A new study has revealed that ignoring or misdiagnosing unusual car sounds can result in repair bills of more than £1,000. A new study by Auto Trader has found that […]