Used car values rise in June – BCA
BCA has reported that average used car values improved by 3.1% month-on-month in June. Meanwhile, buyer participation and sold volumes remained positive and ahead of prior year. Its analysis found […]
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Shaping the future of repairs at the IBIS Global Summit 2025
IBIS Global Summit 2025 wrapped up in Istanbul in late June after delivering three days of high-level conference content and networking to mark another landmark moment for the international collision […]
Fix Auto UK and LKQ agree long-term partnership
Fix Auto UK and LKQ have signed a five-year partnership that supports long-term success and sustainability for its franchise partners. The agreement, which builds on a three-year partnership, will run […]
RAC reports rise in breakdowns as temperatures soar
The RAC has reported a significant rise in breakdowns due partly to the soaring temperatures across the UK. Temperatures in the UK have regularly topped 30°C this month, with the […]
Most reliable popular cars ranked
The most reliable popular cars in the UK have been ranked across four key metrics. Temporary car insurance experts at Tempcover considered the most popular UK cars on repair frequency, […]
Dealerships in Ireland accused of misleading customers
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned dealerships in Ireland against pressuring motorists not to use independent repairers. It has been reported that in an attempt to steer […]
Motor Ombudsman nears one million milestone
The Motor Ombudsman has registered nearly one million contacts from consumers and businesses across the last decade. The landmark reinforces its position as the leading Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in […]
Sales of used hybrid vehicles nearly double
New research has revealed that sales of used hybrid vehicles have almost doubled in the last two years. According to analysis carried out by Marketcheck, used hybrid sales in the […]
24 talented apprentices set for IMI 2025 Skills Competitions
Following National Qualifier events in May and June, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) today names the 24 finalists for the IMI 2025 Skills Competitions. With a record-breaking 600-plus […]
Julian Milner retires from Alton Cars as joint group MD
Julian Milner, joint group managing director at Alton Cars, is retiring from the award-winning bodyshop business that he helped grow after joining the finance team in the late 1990s. Alton […]
Fix Auto Pembrokeshire joins national repair network
Fix Auto UK continues its strategic growth with the addition of Fix Auto Pembrokeshire – a long-established, family-run repair centre located in west Wales. This appointment further reinforces and strengthens […]
Electric vehicle buyers open to new brands
New research has revealed that electric vehicle buyers are more open to new or emerging brands than motorists seeking petrol or diesel models. What Car? surveyed more than 3,000 in-market […]