Bodyshops ‘unprepared’ for surging EV sales
Bodyshops have been warned they may not be as EV-prepared as they believe. The demand for electric vehicles has surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, bucking the downward trend for petrol […]
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IBIS Leading Lights recognises Mario Dimovski
The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), the leading global conference and networking provider for collision industry leaders and influencers, has named Tradiebot’s Mario Dimovski as one of the industry’s leading […]
Used values dip in October
The latest analysis from cap hpi shows that used values dipped by 2.1% in October, marking the first fall since March. Wholesale sold prices fell across the board as trade buyers […]
SVA pledges £10,000 to children’s hospice
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has pledged a minimum £10,000 to its long-standing charity auction partner The Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice (CTH) as part of its 10th anniversary annual fundraising […]
A matter of Trust for Fix Auto
Fix Auto UK has partnered with Trustpilot to instil confidence and credibility in the service provided by its franchise partners. This ensures all 101 fully branded Fix Auto UK repair […]
Covid under the microscope
Automechanika is launching a new series examining the impact of Covid-19 on the automotive aftermarket. Let’s Talk Business begins on 30 October, when the panel will discuss the challenges posed […]
In memoriam: Tony Lowe
The industry is this week remembering a highly respected colleague, who sadly passed away last week. Impact Repair Centre managing director Tony Lowe served the industry loyally for nearly 40 […]
IAAF welcomes new member
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed Wessex Truck & Trailer Supplies to its membership. The independent commercial vehicle specialist parts supplier has a team of 17 people with […]
Class of 2020 welcomed to Goodwood
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has welcomed 18 new apprentices to its programme. The class of 2020 means that more than 150 young people have joined the programme on two to four-year […]
Clock change could lead to workload spike
Repairers could see an extra 10,000 jobs in the next fortnight after the clocks went back an hour over the weekend. This is based on figures from the Department for […]
CV Show set for April
The Commercial Vehicle Show has been confirmed for 13-15 April 2021 at the NEC in Birmingham. The show will be the first opportunity in two years for businesses in the […]
Leeds bodyshop completes £1.2m upgrade
D Gawthrope ACR has completed a huge investment to its bodyshop at Knottingley, near Leeds. Managing director Dean Gawthrope has invested more than £1.2m to upgrade the 15,000 sqft site […]
