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Roberto Sticca to become an IBIS Ambassador

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced the appointment of Roberto Sticca as an IBIS Ambassador for the European region to kickstart its 2023 schedule themed “Sustainable Strategies for […]

NFU Mutual tops car insurance index

NFU Mutual has been named as the best car insurance provider for the fifth consecutive year in the 2022 Honest John Satisfaction Index. The Satisfaction Index is a measure of […]

Insurance payouts slow to snails pace

Analysis by Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) has found that car theft victims are frequently waiting more than seven days longer for insurance payouts due to the new National Police […]

Martec unveils new IMI-approved training

Training provider Martec Training has launched a new IMI accredited Apprenticeship route. This latest Level 3 Apprenticeship is targeted at vehicle damage and MET technicians and will enable those already […]

Ben launches new virtual challenge

Automotive industry charity Ben has launched a new virtual challenge to raise vital funds for those struggling or in crisis. Benathlon will take place from 10-24 March, when colleagues will […]

FMG Repair Services welcomes local MP

FMG Repair Services has welcomed local MP Sara Britcliffe for a tour of its Accrington vehicle repair site. The visit was planned to demonstrate the broad range of interesting career […]

Potholes blamed for breakdown spike

Potholes have been blamed for a 23% rise in breakdowns attended by RAC patrols in the last three months of 2022. It went to an average of 20 breakdowns a […]

Car production sinks to 60-year low

UK car production fell 9.8% in 2022 to 775,014 units, according to the latest figures issued by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This represents the lowest total […]

Charging infrastructure developing too slowly

The number of installed public devices has increased by 8,680 since January 2022, according to figures released by the government. This represents an increase of 31% increase. Meanwhile, the number […]

CV production surges during 2022

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 39.3% in 2022, with 101,600 units leaving factory lines over the 12 months. Output fell 23.6% in December, according to the Society of Motor […]

BCA and Lookers renew remarketing partnership

BCA and Lookers have renewed their existing remarketing partnership for a further two years.  The programme began on 1 January and will run until the end of 2024, with around […]