Used EV and hybrid prices tumble 16% in a year
New research has found that the price of the most popular used EVs and hybrids has fallen by 16% on average in the last year. According to research carried out […]
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Fifth of vehicles damaged by potholes are written off
More than one in five vehicles damaged by potholes in the UK are written off, according to new research. Data released by Allianz has found that 21% of the insurance […]
Apprenticeship Central is relaunching under new stewardship
Apprenticeship Central is relaunching today (Monday, 11 November) with the aim of delivering bespoke recruitment and retention solutions for UK bodyshops. Following a short hiatus after the passing of founder […]
Stellantis chooses Vizion to provide accident management services
Stellantis UK has announced that Vizion Network will be the sole provider of accident management services to the nine brands served by the vehicle manufacturer’s Multi-Brand Accident Repair Programme in […]
Sherwin unveils Collision Core Pronto automated paint mixer
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 […]
Report reveals revenue opportunities for bodyshops
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 opens flagship new training centre
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 […]
Electric vehicle sales spike despite new car market decline
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 urges greater government support
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 […]
Repair complaints to Motor Ombudsman up nearly a third
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 production soars by a quarter, says SMMT
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 unveils new Nottingham site
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 […]