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Asphalt Industry Alliance marks 25 years

The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) is celebrating its 25th anniversary after being set up in 2000 to promote sustainable road maintenance. The trade body is a partnership between the Mineral […]

Average claim rates and repair costs revealed

Average claims rates and repair costs of 22 major brands have been revealed by new research carried out by Warranty Solutions Group. It analysed data from more than 10,000 repair […]

September registration plate change losing impact

New research has revealed that 70% of dealers believe the September registration plate change is less important than it used to be. Analysis carried out by Startline Motor Finance also […]

Digitalisation key to capitalising on SERMI

UK approval for the Security-related Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI) framework won’t be enough on its own to boost revenue for independent repairers. To make the most of it, bodyshops […]

TNS 365 wins major breakdown support contract

Commercial vehicle support services specialist TNS 365 has been appointed to provide breakdown and maintenance support for Kenneth Howley Transport. Kenneth Howley operates a mixed vehicle fleet, offering pallet distribution, […]

MIB supports crackdown on uninsured drivers

A major operation against uninsured drivers has led to 27 vehicles being seized across Birmingham. West Midlands Police joined forces with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau to crack down on uninsured […]

Industry invited to join Global Plastic Repair Alliance

Plasnomic is inviting repairers, trainers, manufacturers and technicians to join the Global Plastic Repair Alliance. Established earlier this year, Plasnomic is a global initiative dedicated to standardising and certifying plastic […]

IBIS Iberia 2025 to welcome repair community

The Iberian collision repair community will gather in record numbers in Spain later this month (15-16 September) for the third edition of IBIS Iberia in partnership with CESVIMAP. Following two […]

The AA warns of increased road safety risks

The AA has warned drivers of increased road safety risks as schools return and universities welcome back students. More than 6,000 children under 16 were injured while walking or cycling […]