Sherwin-Williams has announced the launch of its Collision Core Pronto automated paint dispenser which is designed to help the refinish industry adapt and thrive in a world of rising costs […]
A new report has urged bodyshops to capitalise on electric vehicle repairs and digital tools to increase revenues and maximise profits. The report, published by FixMyCar, is based on data […]
LKQ Academy officially opened its new headquarters in Tamworth last week as it continues to invest in supporting the independent aftermarket. The new site is located at LKQ’s T1 site […]
The UK new car market fell by six per cent in October to 144,288 new registrations, according to the the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Fleet sales fell for […]
Automotive aftermarket suppliers, repairers and trade bodies have united to urge the Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh to support independent repairers with a number of policy initiatives. In […]
The Motor Ombudsman’s dispute resolution service received more service and repair complaints from customers in the third quarter of the year than ever before. From 1 July to 30 September […]
Commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output grew by more than a quarter in September, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 14,643 […]
Activate Group has opened a new repair centre in Nottingham. The 25,500 sqft state-of-the-art site is the group’s 11th repair centre. It is equipped with all the equipment and tooling […]
UK car production fell by 20.6% in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It has reported that 70,039 units were produced last month, with output […]
Solus has opened a new repair centre in the North East, creating about 30 news jobs in the area. Solus, which is wholly owned by Aviva and manages a third […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has written to the government urging it make automotive a priority in its industrial strategy. After the publication of Invest 2035: The UK’s […]
Marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Autotech Connect has warned of the growing threat of cybercrime to independent repairers. According to the UK’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024, half of all businesses […]
