Drivers take a dim view of headlight glare
New research from the RAC has revealed that the problem of headlight glare has got worse in the last 12 months. It found that 63% of drivers admit they are […]
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High vehicle repair bills driving up motor claims costs
RAC Warranty has said that high vehicle repair bills and an older car parc are driving up motor claims costs. It reported its highest claim last year was £22,954 for […]
AutoYouth Alliance unveiled to give apprentices voice
Automotive skills charity AutoRaise has launched the AutoYouth Alliance to help apprentices and young technicians shape the industry. Launched to mark National Apprenticeship Week, the AutoYouth Alliance brings together apprentices, […]
Smart motorways ‘a catastrophic waste of time, money and effort’
New analysis by The AA has revealed that many of the UK’s smart motorways have increased congestion and are losing money. Based on data revealed in a National Highways report, […]
Fix Auto Basingstoke unveils new sustainable site
Fix Auto Basingstoke has unveiled its new 25,000 sqft state-of-the-art vehicle repair centre. With a focus on sustainability, the site is just yards away from Fix Auto Basingstoke’s secondary 15,000 […]
New LCV registrations suffer worst January since 2012
New LCV registrations fell by 7.8% to 17,562 units in January, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This makes it the weakest start to a year […]
Electric vehicle training too slow to meet demand
New data from the Institute of the Motor Industry has revealed that investment in electric vehicle training is slowing down. The latest IMI TechSafe data found that the number of […]
Automotive technicians forced to leave sector to find work
Nearly 1,000 qualified automotive technicians are seeking work despite an acute skills gap in the sector. Autotech Academy has revealed that 830 newly-qualified vehicle technicians are struggling to find a […]
Employers unaware of grey fleet responsibilities
Logistics UK has launched a new service to help organisations meet their legal responsibilities towards grey fleet employees. Grey fleet employees are those who use their private vehicles for business […]
Putting ChatGPT car fault diagnosis to the test
New analysis has found that ChatGPT can accurately diagnose common car faults, but drivers have been advised against carrying out at-home repairs. FixMyCar teamed up with London-based repairer Inderjit Matharu […]
Audaglass joins NBRA as Supplier Partner
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced that Audaglass has been appointed as a Supplier Partner. Audaglass is a leading provider of insurance estimating services and engineering services. Its team […]
Registrations open for UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026
Registrations for the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026 are now open. The event, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham on 3-4 June, will examine all the issues impacting […]