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TyreSafe voices concern over MOT changes

TyreSafe has voiced concern on behalf of the consumer at the impact on road safety should the government proceed with a shift in legislation to require new cars and motorbikes […]

Car hire firms to improve practices

Following an inquiry by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that looked at insurance complaints, five of the biggest car hire firms in Europe have promised to act on customer complaints. […]

Volvo acquire 100% of Polestar

Premium carmaker Volvo has acquired 100 per cent of Polestar, the Swedish high performance car company, including the Polestar brand. Polestar will now be used as the model name for […]

Software glitch forces JLR recall

Coventry based carmaker Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 65,352 cars after a software glitch caused its keyless cars to unlock themselves. In one case, a driver reported that the door opened while driving, […]

£1.32 billion saved in insurance fraud

Honest insurance customers were saved £1.32bn from frauds uncovered in 2014 according to figures released by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The new figures also highlighted the fact that […]

Confused.com – Car insurance premiums up

Comprehensive car insurance premiums have started to rise during the second quarter of 2015, with motorists now paying £21 more than they were this time last year, according to the […]

GEM encourages motorcycle safety

Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has issued a list of seven simple tips to help motorcyclists put safety first on journeys this summer. GEM chief executive David […]

Solus success leads to recruitment drive

The future of vehicle crash repair looks to be in capable hands at Solus Accident Repair Centres, as the nationwide network of accident repair centres owned and operated by Aviva […]

Booking open for bodyshop Event 2015

The UK collision repair industry’s greatest gathering is now open for bookings. Taking place on 24 and 25 September 2015 at the Celtic Manor Resort, the bodyshop Event and Awards […]

STL announces new TEMPO development

Spraybooth Technology Limited (STL), a leading innovator in spraybooth design and manufacture, has announced the launch of a pioneering new development to its award winning TEMPO movable spraybooth to enable […]

Registration open for Tyre Safety Month

TyreSafe has announced organisations planning to support this October’s Tyre Safety Month campaign can now register to receive their free campaign materials. Unveiled at the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation’s […]

ABRA Auto Body acquire KAB

ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a leading damaged vehicle repair company in the US, closed today on the agreement announced last month to acquire all 23 Kadel’s Auto Body locations […]