True cost of van downtime revealed
The real cost of van downtime has been revealed in new research carried out by Opinium for Mercedes-Benz Vans. It found that businesses lose £1,172.20 for every day a van […]
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FixMyCar agrees finance partnership with One.funding
FixMyCar has agreed a new partnership with business finance solution One.funding. Under the partnership, One.funding will provide the underlying structure, governance and lender engagement framework for FixMyCar’s customers. This will help repairers and bodyshops access flexible […]
Steer Training Academy launched to merge two academies
Steer Automotive Group has unveiled the Steer Training Academy, merging the Steer Academy with the Gemini Training programme. Unifying the two academies brings together two training programmes into a single […]
UK Garage & Bodyshop Event unveils Ramp Up
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event will introduce a Ramp Up, a new feature designed to bring technical training and workshop conversations to life. Created in partnership with JHM Butt […]
Ghost broking on the rise, warns FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has reporting rising ghost broking instances and warned against the risks of buying car insurance through social media. Its research has revealed that half of drivers […]
Road rage rising among younger drivers
Younger drivers are more prone to road rage than older motorists, according to a survey carried out by Saga Car Insurance. Its survey of 1,000 adults found that 16% of […]
ADAS calibration specialists key to bodyshop success
Independent repairer Car Fix Solutions has been transformed since it began outsourcing ADAS calibration and diagnostics work. It believes the complexity of modern vehicles and the need to meet strict […]
Payment Assist passes £1bn in vehicle funding
Finance provider Payment Assist has helped more than a million motorists pay for vehicle repairs valued at over £1bn. Working with 8,000 workshops, Payment Assist offers interest-free finance on MOTs, […]
Fuel prices driving demand in electric vehicles
The vast majority of dealers have reported rising interest in electric vehicles since the rise in fuel prices. Prices at the pumps have gone up more than 20% since the […]
Fuel prices hit highest level since Iran war
Fuel prices have climbed to their highest level since the war in Iran started, according to the RAC. It has reported that petrol now costs 158.52p per litre, up from […]
EVs dominate fastest selling used car models
Nine of the 10 fastest selling used car models in May are either electric or hybrid, according to data from Auto Trader. It has reported that electric models are selling […]
Electric vehicle regulations named top fleet challenge
New research has identified the key challenges facing fleets in the next three years, with electric vehicle regulations the number one issue. According to the 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility […]