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Repair disputes reach record high

The Motor Ombudsman has seen a sharp increase in service and repair disputes in the last quarter and expects to receive more than 5,000 complaints from motorists this year. Between […]

PPG unveils new sustainability services for bodyshops

PPG has unveiled a new suite of products, processes, digital tools and consulting services designed to help bodyshops reduce energy, waste and greenhouse gas emissions throughout the automotive repair process. […]

Growing demand pushes up used EV prices

New data from Auto Trader has revealed that used EV prices have risen 0.6% so far in October to an average price of £32,203. However, prices are still down 19.6% […]

Prasco extends next-day delivery window

Prasco UK has extended its ordering window for next working-day deliveries. Customers can now place an order up to 5.30pm, an increase of 30 minutes over its previous Monday-to-Friday deadline, […]

Alltruck partners with Hultsteins to tackle emissions

Commercial vehicle contract hire specialist Alltruck has joined forces with Hultsteins to deliver what it describes as a groundbreaking move towards sustainable transportation. After successful trials, it is employing Hultsteins’ […]

DVSA announces stricter protocols for MOT testers

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced new annual training measures for MOT testers who fail to complete their annual training within the annual training year. At the […]

New report reveals the cost of skills gap

Automotive businesses who invest in skills can expect a three per cent uplift in annual turnover, compared to a four per cent drop in turnover for businesses who do not […]

Bangers4Ben racing towards £50k

The Bangers4Ben rally has so far raised more than £47,500 for the automotive charity Ben. The rally took place at the start of the month, following a three-day ‘Viking-themed’ tour […]

Premium prices spike 19% in three months

Motor insurance rose 19% in the third quarter of the year to reach a new high of £924. Over the year, premiums have shot up 58%, or £338, compared to […]

Snows ARC on the move with mobile service

A new mobile alloy wheel repair and refurbishment service has created a mini jobs boom in Southampton. Operated by Snows Motor Group, the Kerbasaurus operation has created a number of […]

SMMT calls for ROO delay to protect EV prices

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for an agreement between the UK and EU to prevent harsher tariffs on EVs. Tougher Rules of Origin requirement on […]

Auto Windscreens completes REACH training

Auto Windscreens has announced that all appropriate colleagues having now undertaken Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) training for its use of polyurethane. Urethane used in the windscreen […]