• Energy crisis impacting EV sales

    • 25 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The ongoing energy and cost-of-living crisis is impacting buyers’ decision to consider an electric vehicle as their next car This is according to a year’s research carried out by What Car, which analysed more than 40,000 responses It found that interest in new EVs was high between March and late July, but [...]
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  • Motor Ombudsman receives record views

    • 25 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Motor Ombudsman has reported that its Knowledge Base received over 640,000 article views in 2022, setting a new annual record for the resource Since its launch in 2019 it has now received nearly 13 million views The Knowledge Base is an online resource designed to make it quicker and easier for motorists to [...]
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  • Bentley invites applications for 200 positions

    • 24 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Bentley has announced a recruitment drive creating 200 new roles to support its Beyond100 strategy While the positions cover multiple departments, approximately 50% are focused on electrical competencies as Bentley aims for full electrification of its product range within seven years Although roles are based at [...]
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  • Used car demand remains robust

    • 24 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Used car demand remained steady during December, although online remarketer BCA reported a definite lift in interest through the festive season as BCA It found that values averaged £8,265 last month, down by £212 or 25% compared to November Meanwhile, there continued to be particular pressure in the used EV [...]
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  • Auto Windscreens sets ICS benchmark

    • 24 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Auto Windscreens has achieved a Customer Satisfaction Business Benchmarking score of 931 in an independent survey of its customers by the Institute of Customer Service The Institute of Customer Service is the UK’s independent professional body for customer service Claire Church, director of service delivery, [...]
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  • Auto Trader reports healthy January demand

    • 24 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Retail prices and consumer demand have been healthy in the first few weeks of 2023 According to the latest data from the Auto Trader Price Index, the current average price of a used car is £18,268, which is the highest value the Index has recorded since its launch in January 2011 It marks a 28% year-on-year [...]
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  • Book now for Bodyshop’s summer networking BBQ

    • 23 January 2023
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: Featured, News
    Bodyshop magazine is inviting the collision repair industry to get together with colleagues, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders at a networking function that will kick off the biggest show in the UK automotive aftermarket – Automechanika Birmingham 2023 The Bodyshop Magazine Summer Launch Party will take [...]
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  • IAAF unveils new Garage Awards

    • 23 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) will host its first-ever Garage Awards in partnership with Automechanika Birmingham in 2023 on 7 June The numerous awards will celebrate the very best of the garage industry, with categories and the nomination process set to be revealed shortly Simon [...]
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  • Activate Accident Repair cuts ribbon on two sites

    • 23 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Activate Accident Repair has opened two new sites after a £2m investment from parent company Activate Group The centres in Mildenhall and Sunderland feature the latest repair technology, including ADAS, aluminium and EVs, and take the total number of Activate Accident Repair sites to eight Activate Group chief [...]
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  • Aston Martin launches major recruitment drive

    • 23 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Aston Martin is recruiting for more than 100 jobs at its manufacturing facility in Gaydon As the brand celebrates its 110th anniversary with the launch of a new range of sportscars, it is seeking more than 100 new automotive technicians to support production The recruitment drive will include an offer of [...]
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