Used car market returns to growth – SMMT
The UK’s used car market rose 0.7% to 2,009,318 sales in the second quarter of the year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Growth offset a marginal […]
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Killed or seriously injured casualties on UK roads rise
The number of people killed or seriously injured on British roads rose four per cent from 2024 to 2025, according to government figures. It reported that although fatalities fell by […]
Solvd Group acquires PDR-Team Group to tackle hail damage
Digital claims and repair management specialist Solvd Group has acquired PDR-Team Group. PDR-Team Group specialises in removing car body dents caused by severe weather like hailstorms without needing traditional body […]
Vehicle finance drives up rise in new lending
Vehicle finance drove a five per cent rise in new lending in the first half of the year, according to the latest data from the Finance & Leasing Association. It […]
Average used car values hold firm at BCA in July
Average used car values were stable at £7,550 at BCA in July, with sold volumes rising by 8.5% to nearly 85,000 units. This is the second highest monthly used car […]
ZEV Mandate is not working, despite rising EV sales
The SMMT has warned that strong electric vehicle sales figures do not mean the ZEV Mandate is working. Sales of electric cars and vans rose 44% and 74% respectively last […]
Digital presence expectations rise among repairers
New research has revealed that independent repairers are demanding more than from their digital presence. An audit of 170 five-star Google Reviews for specialist Garage Services Online identified three clear […]
Fix Auto UK celebrates Bodyshop Magazine 30 Under 30 success
Fix Auto UK is celebrating after four individuals from its network have been named in this year’s coveted Bodyshop Magazine 30 Under 30, in partnership with 3M. They are Elizabeth Berry, […]
Bodyshop Awards 2026 finalists revealed by Bodyshop Magazine
Bodyshop Magazine is today announcing all of the remaining Bodyshop Awards 2026 finalists in the bodyshops and supply chain categories. The winners will be unveiled live on stage on the […]
AUTOFY unveiled to UK bodyshops
LKQ has launched AUTOFY in the UK to help bodyshop owners simplify the day-to-day running of their businesses. Specifically designed for managers of developing workshops, AUTOFY simplifies daily administrative tasks […]
Consumer confidence hit by electric Vehicle Excise Duty
Further research has highlighted the negative impact electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) is having on the switch to electric vehicles. eVED will impose additional taxes on drivers of electric and […]
Car finance agreements rise nearly nine per cent
More than three million car finance agreements were written in the first six months of the year, representing an 8.9% increase. A study of Solera cap hpi’s Market Eye database […]