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JLR to cut 4,000 jobs in two years

JLR has confirmed it will cut 4,000 jobs over the next two years in a bid to save £1.7bn. The cuts will predominantly impact employees at its plants in Solihull, Warwickshire […]

Carr Body Repair celebrates Suzuki certification

Buxton-based independent repairer Carr Body Repair has been appointed as a Suzuki approved body and paint centre. The manufacturer approval following nomination by local Suzuki dealer Horderns, marks a significant […]

Demand spikes for Auto Windscreens apprenticeships

Demand for Auto Windscreens apprenticeships has risen eight per cent this year, with 1,084 applications so far. The company offers contact centre and automotive glazing technician apprenticeships, with applications for contact […]

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’ […]

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 […]

Revive! Auto Innovations

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 […]