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Motor claims payouts rise to record levels

Insurers paid out a record £3.2bn in motor claims in the second quarter of the year, according to the latest data from the Association of British Insurers. This is a […]

Parkway Prestige reaps rewards of RepairStack

Manchester-based repairer Parkway Prestige is reaping the rewards after adopting the RepairStack inventory management system. RepairStack offers complete visibility of stock usage and greater control over day-to-day operations. Parkway Prestige […]

Drink-drive fatalities up 14% in a decade

The number of drink-drive fatalities fell to a three-year low in 2024 according to new government figures, but was still 14% higher than a decade ago. The Department for Transport […]

BMW rules out patented screws

BMW has dispelled speculation that it is planning to introduce patented screws that would prevent independent repairers working on its vehicles. Rumours have been circulating through workshops and dealerships that […]

SVA’s Alex Wright calls for new car tax category

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions managing director Alex Wright is calling for a new car tax category to prevent motorists buying plug-in hybrids for economic reasons. He said that hybrids were developed […]

Dark sunglasses could contravene Highway Code

Drivers wearing dark sunglasses could be breaking the law and risk fines and penalty points. The RAC has said that sunglasses rated at the highest level on the Visible Light […]

Mazda unveils used car programme for retailers

Mazda UK has unveiled a new Mazda Selected approved used car programme to provide greater assurance to retailers and customers. The programme supports Mazda’s growing focus on used cars, with the […]

Air conditioning faults set to soar

Repairers could see the number of air conditioning faults entering the workshop surge in the coming weeks. The hot weather this summer has seen online searches for ‘car AC broken’ […]

A third of tradespeople on the verge of quitting

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has reported that nearly a third of tradespeople in the UK are considering quitting their jobs because of the long hours. Its research revealed that the average […]

Chery Group named top Chinese automotive brand

Vehicle manufacturer Chery has been named as the top-ranking Chinese automotive brand for the ninth year in a row. This is according to new analysis carried out by Kantar, a […]