January spike in used car prices – BCA
BCA has reported a January spike in used car prices, with average values increasing in the month to £8,042. This represents an increase of £688 (9.4%) on the previous month and […]
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Solera reports rising used car values in February
Solera cap hpi has reported rising used car values in February, with average prices up 0.4% at the three-year, 60,000-mile benchmark At one year old values edged up slightly by […]
Mustoe brothers open new Fix Auto Bristol Central site
Brothers Dan and Ashley Mustoe have opened their second repair centre, honouring the promise they made to Fix Auto UK upon joining the network less than 12 months ago. In […]
UK vehicle production makes sluggish start to 2025
UK vehicle production fell by 17.7% in January to 71,104 cars and 6,908 commercial vehicles, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). However, production of battery electric […]
MOT annual assessment deadline looms for 28,000 techs
The IMI is urging the 28,000 technicians yet to complete their MOT annual assessment to make the most of its flexible e-learning solution. Technicians have until 31 March to complete […]
Drivers skip annual vehicle service to save money
A quarter of drivers skipped their annual vehicle service last year and a similar number plan to do so again in 2025. According to a survey of 2,000 motorists carried […]
EVs top dealership challenges in 2025
Electric vehicles top dealership challenges in 2025 with 62% saying its their biggest concern compared to 45% who cited EVs as their number one issue three months ago. This is […]
BCA signs remarketing deal with Santander Consumer UK
BCA has announced a new remarketing deal with Santander Consumer UK. Santander Consumer UK works with over 4,500 dealers across the UK and has around 400,000 cars on finance in […]
38,000-pothole backlog from 2024 revealed
New data by Zurich Municipal has revealed that a 38,000-pothole backlog has been carried over from 2024. According to a Freedom of Information request, the insurer found that nearly 40,000 […]
SMMT responds to Seventh Carbon Budget
The Committee on Climate Change has published its Seventh Carbon Budget, the latest stepping stone on the UK’s path to net zero by 2050. The budget, which is not policy […]
Automotive apprenticeships held back by time and cost pressures
Automotive apprenticeships are being held back by cost and time pressures within bodyshop, according to a new survey by Apprenticeship Central. It found that the primary concern for managers is finding […]
Motor Ombudsman expands Advanced Dispute Resolution service
The Motor Ombudsman has announced a new collaboration with parts distributor Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) to expand its Advanced Dispute Resolution service. The new partnership incorporates AAG’s entire 1,200-strong national […]
