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Conference goes online

RAC Dealer Network is organising a two-day online conference for its regional managers. Starting on 28 January, the conference will update them on trends within the used car sector and […]

Type and time of collisions impacted by Covid

Both the type and time of collisions changed last year, as driving habits changed according to Covid-19. Rear-end collisions fell by a drastic 27%, according to analysis by AX of […]

React adds Lincs to the chain

React Group has opened a new site in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. The site is owned by John Pattinson, Barry Whittles and Chris Elton, who formed React Accident Repair Group a few years ago, and […]

TrustFord renews BCA partnership

TrustFord has announced a new three-year exclusive remarketing partnership with BCA. TrustFord remarkets around 25,000 vehicles annually with BCA, including cars and light commercial vehicles. Its vehicles are offered with […]

Bodyshops urged to embrace digital

LKQ Euro Car Parts has described digitalisation as the greatest opportunity of 2021 and urged the aftermarket to make the most of it. Andy Hamilton, CEO at LKQ Euro Car […]

FMG Repair Services names Jason Tripp as new MD

Redde Northgate has appointed a new managing director for FMG Repair Services (formerly Nationwide Accident Repair Services). Jason Tripp will start with the company on Wednesday (20 January) to lead […]

Ben launches fast-track support

Automotive charity Ben has introduced fast-track access to its digital mental and wellbeing platform. SilverCloud is a leading digital mental health and wellbeing platform which can support people to better […]

TrustFord cuts ribbon on new site

TrustFord has opened a new Service Centre and PartsPlus centre in London. After an investment of over £1m, the new site replaces the previous site on Ealing Road and follows […]

Mycardirect completes acquisition

Car rental company Mycardirect has acquired Avalon Vehicle Rental and rebranded it as Mycardirect Rental. The move expands its service options for customers Mycardirect CEO Duncan Chumley said: “I am […]

PSA and FCA merger completed

The $52bn merger between Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles was completed during the weekend. The new company, Stellantis, becomes the fourth largest car manufacturer in the world with an […]

Favourite car colour not black and white

Grey remained the UK’s favourite new car colour in 2020. According to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 397,197 grey units were sold over […]

MOTs surge during Lockdown 3.0

Demand for MOTs and services surged following the announcement of a third national lockdown. According to data from BookMyGarage.com, there was an 80% increase in MOT and service bookings for […]