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John McGowan Auto Body Repair joins Fix Auto UK

Fix Auto UK has appointed its seventh Northern Ireland franchisee in the last four years, with John McGowan Auto Body Repair joining the network. Owned and managed by Ruairi McGarrity, […]

Learner drivers targeted on social media

Learner drivers have been warned to watch out for fraudsters on social media advertising fake driving lessons and tests. Analysis by TSB Bank has identified a sharp rise in fraudsters […]

Green NCAP awards two top Sustainability Ratings

Green NCAP has awarded two models the highest Sustainability Rating based on their environmental impact throughout their whole life cycles. Set up to assess new vehicles on their sustainability and […]

Investment grows in electric vehicle repairs

A new study by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has revealed that more than four in five UK workshops are equipped to carry out electric vehicle repairs. Its […]

IMI welcomes Select Committee report on skills

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed a new Select Committee report calling for further investment and reform in skills, training and apprenticeships. The report, Further Education and […]

Tool thefts from vans costs businesses £3.5bn

Tool thefts from vans is on the increase with more than a quarter of van drivers being targeted in 2024. According to a new survey from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, 28% of […]

Charging gullies for EVs gets public support

New research has revealed widespread support for ‘charging gullies’ beneath pavements to allow residents in terraced houses to charge their electric cars. The government has announced plans for a £25m […]

Clean Air Zones rake in £627m in fines

UK motorists receive about 200,000 fines for driving through Clean Air Zones and Low Emission Zones every month. This is based on Freedom of Information data received from Transport for […]

Leapmotor joins Code of Practice for New Cars

The Motor Ombudsman has announced that Leapmotor has been accredited to its Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars. The electric car brand becomes the 50th vehicle manufacturer to […]

Repairify diagnostics reducing vehicle write-offs

Repairify has advised repairers that Toyota and Lexus models with wiring looms damaged by car thieves need not be automatic vehicle write-offs. It has revealed that thieves are increasingly targeting […]