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LKQ Bodyshop delivers practical skills with Apprentice+

LKQ Bodyshop has unveiled Apprentice+, an IMI-certified training programme developed to provide hands-on experience to young learners. Designed to complement existing apprenticeships, Apprentice+ offers practical experience across the full repair […]

New car sales up 5.7% in first half of 2026

New car sales in Europe rose 5.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, according to new figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). The uptick was driven […]

New IMI-certified TPMS training programme launched

Autotech Training has partnered with Autogem to launch an IMI-certified TPMS training programme. The TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) programme has been developed to meet the growing technical demands on […]

AutoSoft enhances customer communications with WhatsApp

AutoSoft has announced a new WhatsApp integration allowing bodyshops to use the platform to share repair details with customers. The new integration means repairers can share repair progress updates, vehicle […]

Public rapid charging network underused

New research from YouGov has found that the UK’s public rapid charging network is being underutilised by electric vehicle drivers. Its analysis revealed that more than 30% of EV drivers […]

Bodyshop Magazine LIVE to unite UK repair community

Bodyshop Magazine is transforming its annual UK accident repair industry gathering into Bodyshop Magazine LIVE – a reimagined two-day event at The Belfry Hotel & Resort focused on networking, innovation […]

Entegral unveils Bodyshop 360 platform

Entegral has launched its early access programme for Bodyshop 360, its next-generation platform designed to streamline operations. Unveiled earlier this month at the Enterprise UK Repair Partner Event, Bodyshop 360 […]

Fuel prices set to rise sharply, warns RAC

Fuel prices are rising sharply again after Iran peace talks collapsed, with the RAC warning of further significant increases to come. Latest RAC Fuel Watch data has reported that average […]

Arnold Clark renews Solera cap hpi agreement

Arnold Clark has renewed its long-standing partnership with Solera cap hpi to strengthen vehicle acquisition and improve efficiencies. The dealer group has signed a new three-year agreement covering the full […]