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VW offers up new R8 insight
- 07/03/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
VWG UK is promoting awareness amongst the accident repair community of its new Audi R8 in order to disseminate critical repair protocols for the new model. bodyshop magazine and Thatcham Research attended an event at the National Learning Centre (NLC), Milton Keynes to learn about the sophisticated new [...] -
BMW highlights EU ‘benefits’ to UK staff
- 04/03/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
BMW has written to staff in the UK to explain what it sees as ‘significant benefits’ of voting to stay in the EU. Great Britain will vote on whether to remain a part of the EU on 23 June. But while BMW insists it’s a matter for the British public to decide, the German manufacturer has sent an email to [...] -
EU is ‘best’ for business
- 04/03/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Three quarters of SMMT members say remaining in Europe is best for their business, according to the results of a new independent survey. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which represents the breadth of UK automotive businesses, from car and CV makers to parts suppliers and aftermarket [...] -
Motorists’ Organisation and Gocompare partner
- 04/03/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Garage comparison company, The Motorists’ Organisation, has partnered with Gocompare.com to help motorists shop around for car servicing and repairs. Gocompare.com has become the first comparison website in the UK to help its customers compare car servicing, MOT and repair providers, via [...] -
Fix Auto Rochdale makes national news
- 04/03/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto Rochdale owner Phil Ewbank was interviewed by local and national news organisations this week to counter a recent report stating that Rochdale was the nation’s most struggling town. Fresh from announcing his latest £1 million investment to develop a new Fix & Go express repair facility neighbouring [...] -
Fix apprentice makes regional awards final
- 04/03/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
An apprentice paint technician from Fix Auto Birmingham East has been named as a finalist for a major regional training award. Adam Wilson, who has worked for the repairer for two years, has had his skills recognised with a nomination as a finalist for the South and City College of Birmingham Automotive Apprentice [...] -
Drivers caught at over 100mph
- 04/03/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Five drivers have been caught travelling at more than 100mph on 30 and 40mph limit roads in England, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). The statistics were part of a Freedom of Information request by the IAM to every police force in Britain, asking for the location and speed of their top five [...] -
Auto Windscreens celebrates customer satisfaction award
- 04/03/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Auto Windscreens is celebrating after scooping the prize for Best Customer Satisfaction Strategy at the UK Customer Satisfaction Awards. The awards, held at the London Hilton on Park Lane saw the windscreen repair and replacement provider pip household brands, Ocado and Scottish Water to take the title. James [...] -
Audi Group’s 20:20 vision
- 04/03/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Audi Group plans to launch more than 20 new or revised models and to continue its growth in 2016. This year, Audi will maintain its high speed product initiative. With the new Audi Q2 for example, the company intends to conquer a new market segment and continue the success story of the Q family. At the same [...] -
Ageas helps riders get back on the bike
- 04/03/2016
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Ageas has provided an automatic motorcycle to The Bike Experience charity, which teaches disabled motorcyclists how to ride again after an accident. The insurer is supporting The Bike Experience charity by providing adapted and modified motorcycles. Participants are taught in a safe, controlled environment using a [...]