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Car sales up for 22nd straight month

The UK new car market recorded growth for the 22nd month in a row in June as registrations rose 1.7% to 147,678 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]

CarComm Coachworks secures BSI certification

Ashford-based commercial vehicle repair centre CarComm Coachworks has announced it has achieved the new BS10125:2022 standard. The updated standard applies to the entire automotive service, vehicle damage repair process, and specification. It […]

UK diesel prices top European charts

Diesel prices in the UK are now more expensive than anywhere else in Europe. According to new data from the RAC, the average price per litre is 155p, which is […]

Steer acquires Chartwell and M&A Coachworks

Steer Automotive Group has today (4 June) announced the strategic acquisitions of Chartwell and M&A Coachworks, two highly respected businesses renowned for their expertise in repairing the world’s leading prestige […]

IAAF calls for ‘smart regulation’

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has called for new regulations to support vehicle owners and operators who want to select their own repairers. It argues that removing this choice […]

Covid cars causing valuation issues, says VRA

Covid cars, models made during the pandemic with irregular specifications, are causing valuation issues as they start to appear on the used market, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA). […]