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Get ready for BODYSHOP BUZZ at #UKGBE2024

Bodyshop Magazine is inviting the whole UK collision repair sector and supply chain to an industry gathering with colleagues, suppliers and customers at a FREE networking party that will take […]

Motofix invests £2.5m in new prestige bodyshop

Independent accident repair group Motofix has this week completed a £2.5m investment in its new prestige bodyshop in Cirencester. The state-of-the-art facility, which will focus solely on prestige brands, has already […]

Allparts appoints Ben Groves to strengthen technical team

TIDAL distribution partner Allparts Refinishing has announced that Ben Groves has joined the team as technical development manager. Steve Paver, business development manager at Exeter-based Allparts Refinishing, said: “Ben’s extensive […]

Auxillis names Mel Bebbington as new managing director

Mel Bebbington has been appointed managing director of claims management and mobility business Auxillis. Former claims operations director at Somerset Bridge and non-executive director at Southern Rock Insurance Company, Bebbington […]

CV production hits highest level in 16 years

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 26.9% in the first month of the year to 11,756 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This marked […]

New School of Thought website goes live

School of Thought has unveiled its new website designed to help employers, schools and colleges attract new talent to the sector and bridge the increasing skills gap. Developed alongside partner […]

Skills crisis is to worsen for small businesses, think tank warns

Cash-strapped drivers opt for DIY repairs

More and more drivers are carrying out car repairs themselves to save costs. According to a new survey of more than 4,500 car owners from WhoCanFixMyCar, 36% of UK drivers […]

Drivers warned of airbag scams

Drivers have been warned of a new crash data clearing scam that falsifies if a car’s airbags have been deployed. Crash data clearing involves firms offering to reset motorists’ locked […]

Car production starts strong

UK car production rose 21% to 82,997 units in January, making it the strongest start to the year since 2021. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), […]

ACG bolsters sales team

Accident Credit Group has expanded its sales and marketing team with the appointment of Amy Dowle as its latest business development manager. Dowle joins ACG with a strong background working […]

VWG UK signs EV battery recycling deal

Volkswagen Group UK has signed an agreement with battery recycling experts Ecobat to collect and recycle electric vehicle (EV) batteries. As part of the deal, Ecobat will collect EV batteries […]