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ACG highlights Advanced Funding product in new video

Bodyshop Awards finalist ACG has highlighted its Advanced Funding product in a new introductory video. Advanced Funding is purpose-built to improve performance through smarter, faster access to working capital through […]

MOT prices need to increase, warns IAAF

MOT prices need to rise to keep pace with inflation and their growing complexity, according to the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). It says MOTs need to evolve to reflect […]

New data reveals top model profit margins

New research has identified the models offering dealers the highest profit margins. The data has been broken down into two groups, vehicles valued under £10,000 and those over £10,000. According […]

Farizon joins Motor Ombudsman Code of Practice

The Motor Ombudsman has announced that Farizon has gained accreditation to its Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars. Farizon is an electric commercial vehicle brand that has recently […]

Used car values remain resilient in July

Used car values at BCA averaged £7,677 in July, which represents a fall of just under one per cent in a month. Meanwhile, across the year-to-date, average sold value of […]

Classic case of motor insurance fraud

A man has been handed a 23-month suspended sentence after being convicted of high-value motor insurance fraud. The verdict follows an investigation by the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud […]

More models approved for Electric Car Grant

A further 13 models will be available as part of the government’s new Electric Car Grant scheme. The government launched the grant last month, offering private buyers discounts of up […]

First group of Bodyshop Awards 2025 finalists announced

Bodyshop Magazine is excited to announce the first group of Bodyshop Awards 2025 finalists for the UK collision repair industry’s most-coveted awards programme. With more than 300 submissions this year, it […]

Drivers aged 70 face mandatory eye tests

The government is planning to introduce a raft of new driving regulations at part of its Road Safety Strategy, including mandatory eye tests for drivers aged 70. Older drivers would […]

Mobile car care app launched by Washdoctors

Washdoctors has launched a new mobile car care app to help customers book at-home valeting and cosmetic repairs. The app enables customers to book qualified technicians to visit them at […]