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The key bodyshop challenges have been revealed in the latest Motor Ombudsman annual survey. Its “snapshot of sentiment” has identified rising operational costs, taxes and utility bills at the largest […]

Silverlake has confirmed its membership of the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) as the automotive recycling business moves to meet the growing demand from bodyshops for its reclaimed parts. Awareness of […]

Revenues for independent bodyshops swelled by £22.26m in the last quarter of 2024 through BookMyGarage services. BookMyGarage is an online MOT and services booking website. The growth, which translates to […]

LCV sales rose in 2024 by three per cent, according to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It found that 351,834 new vans, pick-ups and […]

Nearly half of backseat passengers killed in car crashes were not wearing seatbelts, according to new analysis from the Department for Transport (DfT). Its data revealed that 40% of passengers […]

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has published the 2024 new car sales figures, revealing growth of 2.6% to 1,952,778 units. This represented a rise of 2.6% and was […]

School of Thought has announced a new partnership with Leicestershire-based Mason’s Accident Repair Centre. The collaboration will see the two organisations work together on a number of joint ventures, while […]

Fix Auto Greenisland has kicked off the new year in style after securing its BS10125 certification. Owner Nathan Hogg and his wife Natalie, who joined the Fix Auto UK network […]

Leading global coatings business Axalta has been named as a recommended refinish supplier for BMW Group where BMW private paint label, ColorSystem, is not present. The new agreement, effective from […]

Garages will need to put a plan in place to deal with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in 2025, and Hella Gutmann is urging businesses to seek out training for […]

Fuel prices rose for the third month in row in December, with average UK petrol prices at 136.9p and diesel at 142.9p. This is up from 135p and 139.5p respectively […]

Traffic congestion in London was worse than any other city in Europe in 2024, according to transport analytics company Inrix. It found that drivers in London spent 101 hours in […]