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Insurers warn of ‘ghost brokers’

Motorists should steer clear of cheap insurance deals sold in pubs, clubs, campuses and on dubious websites, according to the ABI. So-called ‘ghost brokers’ sell cheap, but counterfeit, motor insurance […]

Plastics welding technology showcase

The latest advancements in plastics welding will be unveiled this autumn at a one-day seminar, featuring demonstrations on new laser and ultrasonic welding machines. Research and technology company, TWI, is […]

Henkel adds videos to VRM portal

A recent addition to the Henkel Vehicle Repair & Maintenance portal, is an area dedicated to the latest application videos particularly for Maintenance & Repair Operations. It features new TEROSON® […]

Competitors gear up for WorldSkills

The WorldSkills competition occurs every two years and is the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in the world. This year’s competition takes place from 11-16 August in Brazil, and […]

Milton Jones at the bodyshop Awards

bodyshop magazine is delighted to announce that the master of surreal comedy, Milton Jones, will be hosting this year’s bodyshop Awards.  Still the only independent accolades dedicated to our industry, the bodyshop Awards will be […]

HPI launches vehicle monitor

Automotive technology solutions provider, HPI, is helping dealers generate more business leads with the launch of Vehicle Monitor. The new service allows dealers to track a vehicle, once it’s sold […]

Ford develop world-first knee airbag

The all-new Ford Mustang is the first vehicle to be equipped with a new type of knee airbag that is integrated within the lid of the glove box, instead of […]

Motorists cutting corners with insurance

Thousands of motorists are paying a high price, in some cases driving illegally, by cutting corners when buying motor insurance according to latest figures out today from the ABI (Association […]

RSA exit personal lines motor market

Insurance provider RSA, has confirmed it is to withdraw fully from the personal lines broker motor market, ceasing to write new and renewal business from 1 November 2015. The move […]

Bradford men caught handling stolen car

Anti-fraud investigators at APU Ltd have helped Police in West Yorkshire convict two men of handling stolen goods. Paul Booker (30) and Akeel Hussain (28), both from Bradford, were found […]

Miss England jailed for false claim

A model who previously competed in Miss England and played semi-professional football has been jailed for two months after she lied to her insurance company, falsely claiming she had been […]

Poole Accident Repair receives Volvo approval

Volvo Cars UK has appointed Poole Accident Repair as a Volvo approved body and paint Centre. Operating from Poole in Dorset, Poole Accident Repair already retains a number of prestige […]