Cash-strapped drivers avoiding repairs
A new report has found that 8.5 million UK drivers are avoiding necessary repairs due to costs. According to Fixter, as many as 21 million drivers view regular car maintenance […]
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Driver error tops causes of UK traffic accidents
New research has revealed the top causes of road collisions in the UK, with driver error coming out on top. The study by Howden Insurance analysed accident data from the […]
Imexpart expands portfolio to include car and LCV parts
Imexpart, a truck and engine parts specialist, has announced the expansion of its distribution portfolio to include parts for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. This move reinforces Imexpart’s commitment […]
Copart to expand south west capacity
Online vehicle remarketing and recycling experts Copart UK has announced plans to open a new 30-acre site in Gloucester. The new facility will provide storage for an additional 30,000 vehicles […]
A1 ADAS Solutions achieves key ISO accreditation
A1 ADAS Solutions, the aftermarket suppliers of ADAS, diagnostic and calibration solutions, has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015, the world’s most recognised standards for quality and environmental practice. […]
AA announces sustainability partnership with Safetykleen
The AA is partnering with Safetykleen to offer expert parts cleaning and waste management solutions across its approved garage network. Support packages will include parts washers, all-in-one servicing and waste […]
Fix Auto Tewkesbury owner acquires second site
Fix Auto Tewkesbury owner Kevin Dunlop will open a second facility in Hereford after acquiring a new 55,000 sqft former packaging distribution centre. Work is now underway to transform the […]
Automotive industry skills gap wider than other industries
A new report from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that vacancy rates in the sector are now 4.3 per 100 hundred employees, which is 43% above […]
Silverlake completes IMI-accredited EV-dismantling training
Silverlake Automotive Recycling has completed an Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) accredited EV dismantling course from ELEVATE – an NA International initiative. The course recognises those who pass as accredited […]
Ben publishes wellbeing to-do list
Automotive charity Ben has tapped into the experience and expertise of its own life coaches to offer support to colleagues in the industry who may be suffering from stress. The […]
GSF Car Parts continues network expansion
GSF Car Parts has continued its strategy of expansion by opening its third new branch of the year and second of the month. The company, which supplies parts, equipment and […]
EV reliability higher than ICE equivalents
A leading UK breakdown service provider has debunked the myth that electric cars are more likely to break down than their ICE counterparts. According to Start Rescue, EVs are 59% […]