• Used car values beginning to realign

    • 18 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Used car values averaged £8,552 at BCA in April 2022 as the used marketplace continued to level out in the face of numerous external economic pressures Values were on a par with those seen a year ago, although the intervening 12 months have seen average values reach exceptional levels as pent up demand combined with [...]
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  • Car clubs reducing UK car parc

    • 18 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The number of active car club members in the UK almost doubled last year according to a new report, which concluded that more than 116,000 privately-owned vehicles have been removed from roads Research by the national shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) found the UK’s active membership – [...]
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  • HGV registrations fall amid supply shortages

    • 17 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    UK heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by 23% to 9,837 registrations in the first quarter of 2022, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders  (SMMT) The decline saw 9,837 units registered in the first three months of the year, down 227 on a volatile first quarter in [...]
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  • Belron announces 43% emissions reductions

    • 17 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Belron UK, the parent company of Autoglass, has reduced its carbon emissions by 43% over the past four years as part of its ongoing commitment to responsible business practices This equates to a reduction of more than 5,600 tonnes, New figures released in Belron UK’s Responsible Business Insights Report show [...]
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  • Bus and coach market responding strongly

    • 17 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The UK new bus and coach market grew by 452% in the first quarter of 2022, with registrations increasing to 974, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) The year-on-year increase compares with the weakest start to a year on record in 2021, when orders collapsed as a [...]
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  • Revive! franchise nominated for customer service award

    • 17 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Preston franchise of SMART vehicle repair specialists Revive! Auto Innovations has been shortlisted for the prestigious Customer Service Award at this year’s Red Rose Awards The awards ceremony, which is set to take place on Thursday 9 June at the Winter Gardens Blackpool, will celebrate the businesses that [...]
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  • Government urged to rethink MOT plans

    • 16 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    TyreSafe is urging the government to think twice about introducing a change in MOT tests to every two years The call comes amidst fears of the likely increase in the number of unroadworthy vehicles on the road that such an extension in intervals would cause Since its introduction, of the 77 million vehicles [...]
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  • LKQ Euro Car Parts reveals event plans

    • 16 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    LKQ Euro Car Parts has revealed details of its stand at the upcoming UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, which is set to feature industry guests, prizes and access to expert advice from right across the business As a headline partner, the car and LCV parts distributor will play a major role in the two-day event, which [...]
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  • Growth slows for car finance market

    • 16 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has reported that the consumer car finance market saw new business volumes up in March 2022 by two per cent compared with the same month in 2021 The corresponding value of new business grew by eight per cent over the same period In the first quarter as a whole, new [...]
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  • BCF launches new VOC initiative

    • 16 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    From this month, paint manufactures will be able to promote their sustainability to credentials to customers after the launch of a new scheme The British Coatings Federation has introduced the ‘TRACE’ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) statement which identifies products with VOC content of less than 01% The [...]
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