Auto Trader data reveals strong used car demand
Average retail prices of used cars remained stable in July, according to data released by Auto Trader. The data, which is based on about 800,000 sale prices, found that models […]
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Association of British Insurers reports motor premiums fall
The Association of British Insurers has reported that motor insurance premiums have fallen for the first time in two years. Average premiums fell by two per cent between April and […]
TPS Summer of Love charity drive revs up for more success
TPS, the provider of Volkswagen Group genuine parts to the body repair sector, has relaunched its popular TPS Summer of Love charity initiative for a second successive year. Following the […]
Steer Automotive Group completes Komoo acquisition
Steer Automotive Group has followed up the recent acquisition of MG Cannon by announcing that it has now also acquired Komoo. Komoo includes an established network of fleet repair sites […]
Drivers reminded to book MOTs or risk £1,000 fine
The Motor Ombudsman is urging drivers to book their MOTs in advance or risk a £1,000 fine if they use their vehicles beyond its expiration date. A valid MOT is […]
Ezi-Methods partners with RWC Training
Ezi-Methodshas partnered with RWC Training to provide delegates and apprentices with access to its vehicle repair methods. Ezi-Methods is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and now offers 77,375 repair methods […]
Vehicle breakdowns up 12% in England in 2023
New data from National Highways has revealed that vehicle breakdowns on England’s motorways and A-roads rose 12% in 2023. It recorded 274,596 breakdowns in 2023, up from 243,578 in 2022 […]
Steer Automotive Group announces MG Cannon acquisition
Steer Automotive Group has acquired South West bodyshop group MG Cannon. Founded in 1970, MG Cannon provides comprehensive repair services including electric vehicle capabilities from six vehicle manufacturer-approved sites and […]
Vehicle damage goes unrepaired by 12% of drivers
Analysis of vehicle repair data has revealed that 12% of drivers don’t bother fixing their damaged cars, with a further 11% reporting a negative experience when they did. According to […]
FoI request reveals ‘pothole capital of England’
Reports of potholes increased by 180% in Suffolk between 2022 and 2023. According to a Freedom of Information request by Quotezone, the number of reports in the county surged from […]
Vehicle salvage experts Copart expands Wisbech site
Online remarketing and recycling company Copart has announced further expansion at its Operation Centre in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. The investment will see the site grow to 25 acres and increase annual […]
A1 ADAS and FMG Repair Services announce partnership
A1 ADAS and FMG Repair Services announced a working partnership which will see the ADAS and diagnostic experts working alongside FMG Repair Services’ mobile repair division on a national scale […]
