Repair sector skills gap widening, warns IMI
The UK accident and repair sector is losing about 4,700 skilled workers every year, according to new research from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Its report, Understanding the […]
The UK accident and repair sector is losing about 4,700 skilled workers every year, according to new research from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Its report, Understanding the […]
The UK new car market grew by 24% to 149,247 registrations in April, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Growth to fleets was up 26.8% to […]
Tickets are now on sale for the DEBRA UK Charity Fight Night, which this year will take place at the luxurious Royal Lancaster London Hotel on 27 November. The 2026 […]
The latest sustainability report from Europcar Mobility Group UK has found that organisations are now more familiar and more confident with electric vehicles, increasingly recognising how they can fit within […]
The total UK car parc grew by 1.4% last year to 42,549,649 vehicles, according to Motorparc data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The data revealed that […]
3M has unveiled its new Skills Development Centre at MIRA Technology Park in Warwickshire. The 15,250 sqft facility will deliver advanced skills training to automotive refinishing and industrial sectors in […]
PPG has announced global paint price increases of up to 20% across all product lines, with other leading paint companies expected to follow suit. This comes after an average industry-wide […]
Family owned Cheshire-based Swansway Motor Group is opening a smart new bodyshop alongside its JLR dealership in Stafford in early May. The site, which opens with three spraybooths and four […]
ARIES has reported that more than 70% of the UK automotive aftermarket has now committed to its standard. Meanwhile, 50% have already established verified carbon reduction plans. ARIES (the Accident […]
The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event has announced that viral sensations Gary and Ben Smith will appear at this year’s show. The father and son team, which will appear at […]
Fix Auto UK has appointed Preston-based Ashton Repair Centre to its network. The business, which will now operate as Fix Auto Preston, was acquired by Ketan Panchal and Jeevan Singh in October last year. […]
Autosoft has rolled out automatic Solera Audatex parts price updates across its entire repairer network. The update, available to all Autosoft users regardless of business size, means that when parts […]