A cross-party think tank – the Social Market Foundation (SMF) – has called on government to fix the issues preventing small businesses from fully embracing apprenticeships, particularly in skilled trades […]
A survey of more than 100 vehicle repairers who attended this year’s Enterprise Rent-A-Car Repair Partner Event has revealed that almost half (47%) think work volumes are among the biggest […]
Richard Welland has been promoted to the role of chief commercial officer (global) within WAI, following the company’s acquisition of Pos Service Holland (PSH). Reporting directly to WAI CEO Ryan […]
Fuel prices rose slightly in November but could still be cheaper this Christmas than at any time since Covid-19. According to RAC Fuel Watch, petrol went up by a penny […]
Apprenticeship Central has reminded bodyshops that they can claim up to £1,000 tax free if they take on automotive apprentices under the age of 19. It has highlighted this little-known […]
The UK used car market is projected to rise from 7.4 million transactions in 2024 to just under 7.9 million by 2027, according to Cox Automotive. According to its Insight […]
Cap hpi has introduced a new National Mileage Register (NMR) investigation process to help dealers identify potential vehicle clocking issues. Developed in partnership with Trading Standards, the service uses data […]
New car buyers will pay an extra £162.9m in tax next year following a rise in Vehicle Excise Duty for first-year vehicles. According to a study carried out by Go.Compare, […]
Are you a top-class paint technician ready to show off your skills to the entire automotive aftermarket? Then don’t delay in getting your entry into the National Paint Championships being […]
Used car buyers have increasingly turned to electric and diesel vehicles over the last six months to reduce fuel costs, new research indicates. December’s Startline Used Car Tracker revealed the […]
Used electric vehicles sold a week quicker than the second hand car market average in November, according to data released by cap hpi. It found that pure electrics sold in […]
Bristol Street Motors has opened a new dealership in Plymouth which will create 10 new jobs in the first year. The new Renault and Dacia dealership follows an £820,000 investment […]
